Nature Metamorphosis In Snow

Metamorphosis In Snow · **4 Likes**

Morph--change
Meta--mid point

Starts white & soft--covering the death of summer's growth.
Ends dark & muddy--and ready to grow green.

Why can't snow just remain white and soft?

This is somewhere around the mid-point of the transformation.
I guess the transformation is as interesting as is the initial--and as is also the terminal.
I just needed to stop and notice it.
Angky

(PS: Ummm... Question: Is my interpretation of Latin correct (above)?)

**MikeNArk** · 05-13-2023, 03:07 PM

I don't know if the interpretation is correct or not. In looking up the terms, I found that "Meta’ comes from the Greek prefix and preposition meta, which means “after” or “beyond". So it may be the outcome of the change. I guess that water changing its form and appearance could fit. Nice shot of the snow slowly making its change to liquid.

PS. Where did you get this shot? We are close to 90 degrees here.

**Tonytee** · 05-13-2023, 03:10 PM

I also thought it was of Greek origin. Very nice capture there, Angky.

Tony

**angkymac** · 05-13-2023, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

I don't know if the interpretation is correct or not. In looking up the terms, I found that "Meta’ comes from the Greek prefix and preposition meta, which means “after” or “beyond". So it may be the outcome of the change. I guess that water changing its form and appearance could fit. Nice shot of the snow slowly making its change to liquid.

PS. Where did you get this shot? We are close to 90 degrees here.

Morphosis actually is Greek, now that I recall some "ancient history" of my own!

We are in the 90s or higher here as well.
But above 7000 feet in the mountains the snow is still pretty deep in places--though rapidly melting, as seen in this image.
This was up in the 'famed' Donner Pass area.
Angky

---------- Post added 05-13-23 at 03:38 PM ----------

Originally posted by Tonytee

I also thought it was of Greek origin. Very nice capture there, Angky.

Tony

Yes, You and Mike are correct!
Greek, not Latin!

Thanks for the correction.
Glad you appreciated the image.
Thanks for the note.

Angky

**loris nerozzi** · 05-14-2023, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Morph--change
Meta--mid point

Starts white & soft--covering the death of summer's growth.
Ends dark & muddy--and ready to grow green.

Why can't snow just remain white and soft?

This is somewhere around the mid-point of the transformation.
I guess the transformation is as interesting as is the initial--and as is also the terminal.
I just needed to stop and notice it.
Angky

(PS: Ummm... Question: Is my interpretation of Latin correct (above)?)

The rolling fragments of falling snow give the idea of an abstract picture.
Great nature shot Angky.
Loris.

**eaglem** · 05-14-2023, 04:49 PM

A very interesting shot.

**angkymac** · 05-14-2023, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

A very interesting shot.

Yes, "interesting". You are right.
Not much else about it, but the way the snow treats itself, if nothing else, is interesting.
Thanks for the observation and note.

Angky

**ToddK** · 05-15-2023, 05:38 AM

Nice shot Angky. The snow has that compacted/dense look as it has begun its spring melt. Nature's gift to California!

**angkymac** · 05-15-2023, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

Nice shot Angky. The snow has that compacted/dense look as it has begun its spring melt. Nature's gift to California!

Gift to Calif..l!
Yes, indeed!
Only now it is overwhelming the place with melted snow!
Maybe I should capture some shots of water inundating everything!
Thanks for the good note!

Angky

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05-13-2023, 03:07 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,104	I don't know if the interpretation is correct or not. In looking up the terms, I found that "Meta’ comes from the Greek prefix and preposition meta, which means “after” or “beyond". So it may be the outcome of the change. I guess that water changing its form and appearance could fit. Nice shot of the snow slowly making its change to liquid. PS. Where did you get this shot? We are close to 90 degrees here.

05-13-2023, 03:10 PM	#3
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,448	I also thought it was of Greek origin. Very nice capture there, Angky. Tony

05-13-2023, 03:37 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk I don't know if the interpretation is correct or not. In looking up the terms, I found that "Meta’ comes from the Greek prefix and preposition meta, which means “after” or “beyond". So it may be the outcome of the change. I guess that water changing its form and appearance could fit. Nice shot of the snow slowly making its change to liquid. PS. Where did you get this shot? We are close to 90 degrees here. Morphosis actually is Greek, now that I recall some "ancient history" of my own! We are in the 90s or higher here as well. But above 7000 feet in the mountains the snow is still pretty deep in places--though rapidly melting, as seen in this image. This was up in the 'famed' Donner Pass area. Angky ---------- Post added 05-13-23 at 03:38 PM ---------- Originally posted by Tonytee I also thought it was of Greek origin. Very nice capture there, Angky. Tony Yes, You and Mike are correct! Greek, not Latin! Thanks for the correction. Glad you appreciated the image. Thanks for the note. Angky

05-14-2023, 03:40 PM	#5
loris nerozzi Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: montecatini terme tuscany Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,210	Originally posted by angkymac Morph--change Meta--mid point Starts white & soft--covering the death of summer's growth. Ends dark & muddy--and ready to grow green. Why can't snow just remain white and soft? This is somewhere around the mid-point of the transformation. I guess the transformation is as interesting as is the initial--and as is also the terminal. I just needed to stop and notice it. Angky (PS: Ummm... Question: Is my interpretation of Latin correct (above)?) The rolling fragments of falling snow give the idea of an abstract picture. Great nature shot Angky. Loris.

05-14-2023, 04:49 PM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,141	A very interesting shot.

05-14-2023, 07:53 PM	#7
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem A very interesting shot. Yes, "interesting". You are right. Not much else about it, but the way the snow treats itself, if nothing else, is interesting. Thanks for the observation and note. Angky

05-15-2023, 05:38 AM	#8
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Nice shot Angky. The snow has that compacted/dense look as it has begun its spring melt. Nature's gift to California!

05-15-2023, 06:37 PM	#9
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Nice shot Angky. The snow has that compacted/dense look as it has begun its spring melt. Nature's gift to California! Gift to Calif..l! Yes, indeed! Only now it is overwhelming the place with melted snow! Maybe I should capture some shots of water inundating everything! Thanks for the good note! Angky

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