Ozark Ice Storm 2009

Ozark Ice Storm 2009 · Posted by *sajmmiller*, 03-05-2009, 03:13 PM

Here's a few shots taken during the unprecedented ice storm Arkansas experienced in January. We had a little over an inch of ice which resulted from freezing rain. Some areas to the East of my location had up to three inches of ice. We were without power for a total of five days, but many people experienced much longer outages. Destructive, yes, but beautiful too.

Maple tree bent over double, lit by sodium vapor street light

Large tree top

Tree limbs

Ice formations on fence boards

Ice buildup surrounding individual blades of grass

All of the above were taken with the Tamron SP AF90mm macro 2.8. Many more in my Zenfolio gallery, some with the DA 55-300:

Ice Storm Gallery

Comments always welcome and appreciated.

*Scottnorwo* · 03-05-2009, 03:22 PM

Great photos. The first one is absolutely perfect. Great light and what a bend in the tree. Like the fourth photo also. Aren't ice storms just the most fun. Last one up this way put us without power for 5 days. Hope your warm up was quick. thanks for sharing

*dadipentak* · 03-05-2009, 03:29 PM

Nice! The last is my favorite.

*jezza323* · 03-05-2009, 03:43 PM

from someone who has lived all his life in sunny queensland australia this is just amazing! well captured

trd300gt · 03-05-2009, 04:07 PM

WOW! That first picture is awesome. Almost looks alien

JMR · 03-05-2009, 04:20 PM

These are great, especially the first image. But I also really like the last two images.

JMR

*daacon* · 03-05-2009, 06:11 PM

I think #1 is the best of the bunch - all are good. Hopefully most of the trees will survive.

dws1117 · 03-05-2009, 09:28 PM

Amazing and beautifully captured.

My dad lives just east of Ft. Smith and said that the major Ice just missed them

*vagrant10* · 03-05-2009, 09:53 PM

great pics especially the first and last. I also love ice pictures but find getting from place to place a bit risky w/ a camera... wish I played golf so I could wear those shoes for traction!

*sajmmiller* · 03-06-2009, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Scottnorwo

Great photos. The first one is absolutely perfect. Great light and what a bend in the tree. Like the fourth photo also. Aren't ice storms just the most fun. Last one up this way put us without power for 5 days. Hope your warm up was quick. thanks for sharing

Thanks for looking and commenting Scott.

We got a substantial warm up about the time the power came back on.

Originally Posted by dadipentak

Nice! The last is my favorite.

I appreciate your comment!

Originally Posted by jezza323

from someone who has lived all his life in sunny queensland australia this is just amazing! well captured

As someone who moved to Arkansas from the desert, I know what you mean. The weather here never ceases to amaze me. Glad you enjoyed the pics.

Originally Posted by trd300gt

WOW! That first picture is awesome. Almost looks alien

Thank you for commenting.

ajuett · 03-06-2009, 09:11 AM

Your first photo looks surreal and is my favorite. #4 and 5 are also very good.

*gawan* · 03-06-2009, 02:49 PM

I never stop being amazed in front of phenomena like that! I really love this series, the last two photos being my favourites!

**roentarre** · 03-06-2009, 02:57 PM

The first shot is so unique that I found it very powerful image.

*Heinrich Lohmann* · 03-06-2009, 03:00 PM

Very nice images of a not so nice situation, I really like number two and four.

*sajmmiller* · 03-07-2009, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by JMR

These are great, especially the first image. But I also really like the last two images.

JMR

Thank you for looking and commenting JMR.

Originally Posted by daacon

I think #1 is the best of the bunch - all are good. Hopefully most of the trees will survive.

Hi Dave,
Glad you liked them.

The trees are in pretty bad shape...so many split limbs and trunks. The next worry is disease, drought, and fire.

Originally Posted by dws1117

Amazing and beautifully captured.

My dad lives just east of Ft. Smith and said that the major Ice just missed them

Wayne,
Thank you for commenting! Your dad was fortunate.

Originally Posted by vagrant10

great pics especially the first and last. I also love ice pictures but find getting from place to place a bit risky w/ a camera... wish I played golf so I could wear those shoes for traction!

Glad you liked them.

Golf shoes are a great idea! A light layer of sleet on top of the ice made walking a little less treacherous; we didn't drive anywhere until things melted.