Ice can be treacherous, but it’s also a source of beauty, with bubbles, droplets, and other structures captured in solid form. Many of the entrants to our Photo Contest have found inspiration in these frozen designs. Here are five of our favorites.

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Brian Churchill

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Barbara K Mindell

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Corey O’Connor

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Henry Josephson

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Eric Hayward

Eastern bluebirds were once rare in Massachusetts during the winter, but in recent years more and more of them are present during the cold months. Banish the winter blues with these portraits from our Photo Contest, and read more about bluebirds.

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Norman Corliss

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Jeff Wills

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Rhonda Wiles

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Dawn Puliafico

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Linda Sullivan