CLEVELAND, Ohio– Northeast Ohio has been gripped with frigid temperates lately. Schools have canceled and wind chill advisories have been in effect. <\/p>\n
Although these aren\u2019t ideal conditions for outdoor leisure time, they are the perfect conditions for nature to create some spectacular ice formations along the shore of Lake Erie. <\/p>\n
Cold temperatures, strong winds and waves combine to blast the shoreline with spray, coating anything it can touch with water that quickly freezes. This process repeats until there is a thick coating of ice on beaches, breakwalls, bushes and piers. <\/p>\n
Anyone that has dipped candles understands the idea. Many thin layers soon create something beautiful. <\/p>\n
Some of the ice even seems to defy gravity, growing horizontally as the wind pushes the water as it freezes. <\/p>\n
Visitors to the lakeshore brave enough to battle the subzero wind chills can expect monochromatic images that look almost otherworldly. It is best to try and capture photos on a clear, sunny day, which will add contrast to the ice and allow it to \u201cpop\u201d a bit more in the photos. <\/p>\n
Popular spots to find interesting ice creations include Edgewater Park, Mentor Headlands, and the Marblehead Peninsula. <\/p>\n