The morning after a night of thick fog is magical; especially if the sky is clear and the sun is shining.  The night before last was very foggy.  Thick hoar frost coated the tree branches.  The sunlight reflected off the crystals, creating a winter wonderland that sparkled.

I left early for work because I knew that I would be stopping to take some photos.  There were areas where the wind had already blown away the frosty coating but there were enough spots that were protected from the wind to give me the opportunity to capture Mother Nature's art.

There is one spot along my route where the trees open up and I can see the x-country ski trail at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre.  The tall tree trunks cast shadows over the trail, creating an intricate design.  The frost sparkled in the sun.  I wanted to put my skis on right then and there to be in the middle of that beautiful scene.  I could picture myself standing under the towering spruce and aspens, looking up to marvel at the forest 'twinkle lights'. 

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