Interference in a Frozen Pond III
Different factors contribute to interference in ice. Firstly, light can be refracted and reflected at the weakly birefringent. If the ice is under tension, this property will be enhanced, so that a polarizing filter can reveal colours.

Nikon D90, Tamron macro lens SP AF 1/2.8, f=90 mm. Unprocessed compressed images.

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