Thaw, Freeze Processes.

Geographers know about "Freeze, thaw processes," which can split rocks and send them tumbling down mountains. But the production of these tiny glass-like sculptures on plants of north facing hillsides, is not something I have thought about before. The snow must be thawed, but not too much, then the drops frozen in situ into ice caterpillars. More on Flickr if you like:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hilarysview/

Thanks for all the wonderful comments, stars and hearts yesterday, I am always a bit reticent puting up the DENTS DU MIDI AGAIN!