Solstice Eve snowflakes

[Mousetoescamper]

Last edited Sat Dec 21, 2024, 02:31 AM - Edit history (1)

I took the photos after sundown today and used a ring flash for lighting. The average snowflake is between 0.02 and 0.5 inches wide. These looked to be about the width of a small lentil (0.17-0.24 inch). I posted some photos of wintry mix (freezing rain, ice pellets and snow) last month, but this is my first attempt at photographing snowflakes. I have some different snowflake-gathering and photo techniques I'll use the next time it snows.

Winter begins tomorrow, December 21, at 4:21 AM EST.

Bon Hiver!

[SheltieLover]

1. I do believe these are the most beautiful photos I've ever seen!

Ty for sharing!

[Mousetoescamper]

3. Thanks and you're welcome, SheltieLover!

Your kindness is encouraging.

[SheltieLover]

7. I've never seen such beauty in snow

And to think I lived in Chicago for my first 50+ years.

Ty again!

[Mousetoescamper]

13. Let it snow!

You are most welcome!

[biophile]

2. Lovely photos

You have a nice talent! And you are close to me - we are getting big flakes too. Snowy days are so peaceful

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks, biophile!

The snowfall here ended at about 8 PM. Hoping for more. Let it snow!

[Diamond_Dog]

4. Mousetoescamper, your skills are just astounding!

These are breathtaking! So fragile, yet so beautiful.

[Mousetoescamper]

9. Awww, Diamond_Dog. You're too kind.

I really appreciate the encouragement.

Thank you!

[Diamond_Dog]

12. I'm serious, everything you post anymore just blows me away.

[Mousetoescamper]

15. The positive feedback here inspires me.

Thanks again!

[Diamond_Dog]

17. I, too, really do appreciate positive feedback from everyone here at DU. I know exactly what you mean.

[beveeheart]

5. I love photographs of snowflakes.

Such detail in yours! Beautiful!

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Thanks, beveeheart!

[brer cat]

8. Amazing detail, Mousetoes. Great shots.

[Mousetoescamper]

11. Thanks, brer cat!

You always come through with a kind comment.

[2naSalit]

14. I love these!

Individual flakes are amazing, when they pile up it's a challenge.

[Mousetoescamper]

16. Thanks, 2naSalit!

I'd been shooting throughout the day and getting pretty discouraged trying to work with sticky wet snow. This evening the temperature finally dipped to freezing and there were more individual flakes to shoot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. ***GASP*** Incredibly delicate and enormously beautiful, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Words fail me.

Your skill (which has always been so very high) is growing!

[Mousetoescamper]

23. Thanks, Peggy!

I can't wait to give it another shot. Unfortunately, there's no snow in the forecast for the next week.

too!

[summer_in_TX]

19. Those. Are. Stunning.

I'm no photographer, but I am awed at the skill that must have taken, Mousetoescamper!

[Mousetoescamper]

24. Thanks, summer_in_TX!

Mostly it took my repeatedly going out in the cold and snow to try, try gain. Keeping my gear dry was a challenge as well.

[judesedit]

20. Truly awesome pictures

Thanx a bunch

[Mousetoescamper]

25. Thanks and you're welcome, judesedit!

[StarryNite]

21. So beautiful they bring tears to my eyes.

[Mousetoescamper]

26. Thanks, StarryNite!

Snowflakes do have a strong emotional appeal.

[Bluethroughu]

22. I love these, beautifully fragile.

Happy winter.

[Mousetoescamper]

28. Thanks, Bluethroughu!

Happy winter!

[KitFox]

27. Oh my! Thank you

for sharing your exquisite work with us! What a lovely way to usher in winter. Looking at your photos took my breath away!! I can’t wait for the next installment! I like to think how pleased Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley would be knowing that you are following in his footsteps capturing the ultimate beauty of snow’s microscopic wonder. There is a short film on you tube called “The Snowflake Man” about how he first managed to photograph them with the camera and a microscope. Thanks again, Mousetoescamper, for including us in your art!

[Mousetoescamper]

29. Thanks and you're welcome, KitFox!

Fortunately, I'm well familiar with Mr. Bentley's work and looked at some of his photomicrographs today for comparison. I'm using a mirrorless camera with a 100mm macro lens but can't begin to approach the splendid images he made more than 100 years ago. He was a remarkable man.

[kysrsoze]

30. Those are jaw-dropping. Well done.

[Mousetoescamper]

31. Thanks, kysrsoze!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

32. Wow! Great work!

Very impressive!

[Mousetoescamper]

33. Thanks, Grumpy!

[HAB911]

34. Lovely and rare!