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Community photo entitled Suncups on Ice by Sheryl R Garrison on 01/15/2026 at Southern Alberta, Canada

Suncups on Ice

On 01/15/2026 09:47 am by Sheryl R Garrison | Website | Southern Alberta, Canada

My first thought upon viewing this ice was that several days of high winds had contributed to the wave-like formation on the pond's surface. It wasn't that, though; it was the sun's work. Suncups are a natural occurrence formed by uneven melting on snow and ice surfaces. Not only are they beautiful, but their occurrence in high altitude environments can also influence plant growth when pollen, seeds, etc., become trapped in the bowls of snow or ice.

Nikon D7200 with 105mm

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