I have seen so many beautiful pictures of frozen bubbles, but getting one on my own has eluded me...until today!!

It seemed that it was cold enough (18 degrees), so I thought I would give it another try.

So, out I went... bundled up, armed with my bottle of bubbles, my Canon with macro tubes, and determination! The birds were chirping, making it seem like a beautiful spring morning! The gloves came off quickly, but when I am absorbed in photographing something, I really don't feel the cold air. With the sun shining, it was enough to distract me and hold off the fact that my fingers would probably freeze.

And so I started blowing bubbles, catching them, and waiting.. They were breaking quickly and easily, but I was not giving up! I finally got one to stay on the bubble blower and was able to put it down and watch.. It was incredible... it started freezing at the top, and worked its way down to the bottom.. forming such beautiful patterns!! I was mesmerized.

It is true, that sometimes the simplest things bring the greatest joy... it wasn't any big accomplishment today, or anything that will change the world.. but watching the process of a bubble freezing took me away for close to an hour! I just kept watching the process happening over and over, watching them slowly fold in on themselves when they "popped". I strongly recommend trying it for yourself, if you haven't already! It will bring out the kid in you.