Icebow Collection

Halo and Snow Covered Trees, Ore Mountains, Fichtelberg, Saxony, Germany

Halo and Snow Covered Trees, Fichtelberg, Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

Parhelion (sundog) on a winter morning, Alaska, USA
Snow-dusted spruce trees and a parhelion (also known as an icebow or sundog ) on a frigid winter morning in Interior Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Moon Halo
December 14, 2005 - Moon Halo, New Aiyansh, British Columbia, Canada

An ice crystal lunar halo around the gibbous moon with an aircraft jet contrail
February 9, 2014 - An ice crystal lunar halo around the gibbous moon, with an aircraft jet contrail shooting across the scene, with a jet at far right, heading west in a polar flight over Churchill

Harvest Moon Halo, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada
September 26, 2007 - Harvest Moon Halo, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada

High dynamic range photo of sundogs and a solar halo around the Sun
December 19, 2013 - High dynamic range photo of sundogs and a solar halo around the Sun in Alberta, Canada. The halo is caused by ice crystals in the air

Halo around full moon in a sky of cirrus clouds and contrails
A 22 degree halo around the full moon in a sky of high cirrus clouds and contrails. The moon sits above Orion in the winter sky. Orion is at bottom in the halo

Lunar halo taken near Gleichen, Alberta, Canada
February 21, 2010 - Lunar halo taken near Gleichen, Alberta, Canada

Solar halo and sundogs in southern Alberta, Canada
January 30, 2011 - Solar halo and sundogs in southern Alberta, Canada

A solar halo around the Sun at the end of a snowy country road
January 3, 2014 - A solar halo around the Sun at the end of a snowy country road in Alberta, Canada. A colored upper tangent arc is visible off the faint halo

A 22 degrees halo around the 2013 supermoon
June 23, 2013 - A 22 degrees halo around the 2013 supermoon, Punta Piedras, Argentina

Halo around full moon taken near Gleichen, Alberta, Canada
November 22, 2004 - Halo around full moon taken near Gleichen, Alberta, Canada

A beautiful moon ring over Arches National Park, Utah

Solar Halo
August 9, 2005 - Solar Halo, Lake Annet, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

A bright halo around the full moon
A bright halo around a full moon in Miramar, Argentina

Solar corona above the Ama Dablam mountain in the Himalaya range of easten Nepal
Colorful solar corona over the Himalayas. In the foreground is the famous Himalayan mountain peak Ama Dablam (Mothers Necklace)

An ice crystal halo around the first quarter moon
January 27, 2015 - An ice crystal halo around the first quarter moon high in the northern winter sky near Pinos Altos, New Mexico

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Ice Bow over Arctic Ice Arctic Ocean, near Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Ice bow over Arctic ice on the Arctic Ocean near Prudhoe Bay Alaska

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"Nature's Frozen Masterpiece: The Enchanting Icebow" Step into a winter wonderland where ethereal beauty takes center stage. Behold the mesmerizing sight of a halo, known as an icebow, gracing the skies above snow-covered trees in the Ore Mountains of Saxony, Germany. As sunlight dances through icy crystals suspended in the air, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds. A radiant halo encircles the sun or moon, creating a celestial crown that captivates all who gaze upon it. In this particular scene on Fichtelberg, Saxony's highest peak, nature paints an enchanting portrait with its delicate brushstrokes. The Ore Mountains serve as the perfect backdrop for this heavenly phenomenon. Towering evergreens stand tall and proud under their snowy blankets while embracing the magical display above them, and is here that one can witness Mother Nature at her most artistic and awe-inspiring. But these captivating halos are not confined to just one corner of our planet; they grace other landscapes too. Across vast distances in Alaska, USA, another natural masterpiece unfolds as a parhelion emerges on a crisp winter morning. The sky becomes adorned with vibrant colors and light as if painted by an invisible artist. Even during nighttime hours when darkness prevails over land and sky alike, lunar halos cast their spellbinding glow upon us. An ice crystal lunar halo delicately frames the gibbous moon while an aircraft jet contrail adds an unexpected touch to this nocturnal symphony. Whether it be day or night, near or far from home, these icebows remind us of nature's boundless creativity and ability to inspire wonder within our souls. They invite us to pause amidst our busy lives and appreciate moments of pure magic unfolding right before our eyes. So let your imagination soar alongside these celestial marvels – embrace their ephemeral presence and allow yourself to be transported into realms where dreams intertwine with reality.