Picture - revealed

The other day I posted this picture and asked y'all to guess what it is:

I think the two most popular guesses were fungus and some type of meat. :) Perhaps this picture will help clarify some details? :)


It was probably 9:30 in the morning when I went outside to cut a few boards for Dad. After finding the tools I needed, I stepped out the side of the house.


Shoots of ice popped up from the ground - about three inches high.


It was fascinating to observe this close-up!




The ice was light and easily b...