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Frozen Pine Needles

After a strong, winter ice storm overnight in Wisconsin, the bright, morning sun created diamonds out of the ice. This branch was gently cupped in the photo by the nearby trees in the background.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2019
Date Uploaded: 04.2019
Photo Location: Janesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3400
Copyright: © Matthew Lovell