Macro Monday – Ice storm

Winter came very late this season. The first real snow fell about a week and a half ago. About the same time, I hurt my back and while healing, I was worrying I will not have a chance to take any winter photographs. This weekend, I was finally pain free and ready to take off for the winter adventure. The weather was against me, though. On Saturday it was bitter cold and cloudy, but considering what came on Sunday, I regretted not taking my chances. Although it was warmer yesterday, it was very windy and there was this freezing fog. It was not really the rain, I have not feel anything falling on me, but the camera quickly got covered in the thin layer of ice. But I was desperate. I just raised my ISO hoping the D300 can handle it without generating too much digital noise and that shutter speed will be sufficient to generate sharp images. Not an easy task, if you aim for macro on a windy day. I was shooting in bursts, hoping some will come out sharp. And indeed, I brought home maybe 10 good images. In case the winter decides not to last till next weekend.
I chose to post this image because of this intense red color. I am not sure if this is a seed of this bush, or what, but it was certainly drawing attention. Even for something of the size smaller then 1 cent coin. Covered in snow and ice, like everything yesterday.