This interesting ice structure stood between 5″-6″ tall, constructed by dripping water from the overhead rocks, forming an ice stalagmite with a very graceful base.  I liked the contrast between the smooth ice formation and the sharp-edged, colorful rocks surrounding it.

The snow finally subsided in the late afternoon as we continued to photograph near Blackwater Falls.  Once again I concentrated on the rock face across the river. My eye kept being drawn to the small group of snow-covered branches against the grey rock background in this image above.

On Saturday evening, the group was on Pendleton Point overlooking Blackwater Canyon, hoping for a nice sunset since the overcast skies had mostly cleared with a few clouds remaining.  Although thick cloud cover on the western horizon prevented the sun from lighting up the remaining clouds, the sunset did provide a brief period of nice color in the sky.