This mesmerizing image captures the delicate dance of ice crystals forming on the window of an airplane at cruising altitude, their intricate patterns fanning out like frozen constellations against the reflective surface. The combination of high altitude and biting cold transforms an ordinary window into an ethereal canvas, where nature quietly etches their art. This shot is a testament to why I always fight for a window seat. It’s not just about the views of the world below me but the unexpected moments of wonder that occur right at the edge of the plane. Some of my best photographic experiences have been born from this unique vantage point, where the blend of technology, nature, and light converge into masterpieces. Here, in the high-altitude freeze, details such as these often go unnoticed if not for the stillness of observation and the privilege of a window seat.