TITLE: Snowy Nights

Snowflakes are my photography niche. The tiny, delicate crystals of ice that fall from the sky intrigue me enough to go outside in blistering cold, windy, icy weather to sit on the ground and take pictures of whatever lands in my yard. I captured the stunning designs of this snowflake series on January 15 and 18, 2024, in Warrenton, Missouri (USA). It was a frigid week with temperatures and wind chills well below zero. It was so cold that my shutter froze the night of the 15th, and I had to finish my picture-taking early. The snowflake shapes and details enthralled me so much I didn't even notice the chill in the air. I love seeing and sharing these microscopic pieces of abstract nature. The snowflake design possibilities that land at my feet are endless and always captivating.

I take my snowflake pictures using a Canon 5D Mark IV camera and a Canon Macro 100mm lens. In addition to the macro lens, I extend the lens to get closer to the snowflake with multiple Kenko extension tubes. An LED light shines upon an area, and the snowflakes that light up are the ones that get their pictures taken.

AUTHOR: Melissa Robertson (United States)

I have enjoyed taking pictures all my life. In March 2018, I captured a real-life snowflake resembling a flower. I fell in love with it and began pursuing macro photography. My photographs became the illustrations in my book series, Washed as White as Snow. The snowflake designs tell different aspects of the story of Jesus Christ's good news for the world. I believe God creates and uses the snowflakes to magnify how all creation glorifies Him by telling the story of His redeeming love for mankind. I enjoy taking nature photos and sharing God's beauty in plants, animals, and landscapes.

Photography Awards and Recognitions:
Washed as White as Snow: The Good News of Jesus Christ (Book) 2020 & 2021
Washed as White as Snow: The Life of Jesus Christ (Book) 2022
Sad Snowflake 2019
Eye of the Snowflake 2019
Midday’s Ring 2019
Reflections in the Flake 2019
Fifi’s Darlings 2019
Mornings Frost Series 2019
Silent Flake 2019
Number 1 Snowflake 2020
Sea's Slug 2020
Snow Trails 2020
Reflections in the Snowflake 2020
Lightning's Storm 2020
Frosted Snowflake Series 2020
Final Battle Snowflake 2021
Color Filled Snowflakes Series 2021
Snake Kisses 2022
Brown Skink 2022
Squirrel's Portrait 2023
Birthday Surprise 2024
Sunset's Glow 2024
Artic Blast/Snowy Nights Series 2024