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 2018, I captured a snowflake that looked like a flower. The snowflakes inspired me to pursue macro photography. I have spent a lot of time, night and day, capturing the beauty and tiny detailed designs of the smallest flakes that land within my yard, trees, deck, and space around. My desire is to share the beauty of this piece of nature with the world. My photographs have become illustrations in my book new series, Washed as White as Snow, published in 2019. Although, I enjoy and focus on snowflakes the majority of my time, during the off-season and when the moments arise, I still enjoy capturing whatever piques my interest, such as the sky, sun, mountains, lakes, kids, etc. I still enjoy all photography as it allows me to remember the world’s passing moments for years to come.
Publication: Washed as White as Snow: The Good News of Jesus Christ (Book published 2019)
Awards: Sad Snowflake - 3rd Place, Mike’s Camera Local Contest, Colorado Springs, April 2019
Eye of the Snowflake - Honorable Mention, Monovisions B&W Contest, 2019
Midday’s Ring - Honorable Mention, Monovisions B&W Contest, 2019
Reflections in the Flake - Honorable Mention, Monovisions B&W Contest, 2019
Fifi’s Darlings - Honorable Mention, Our World in Focus Pet Contest, September 2019
Mornings Frost Series (3 Photos Total) - Honorable Mention, ND Awards 2019
Silent Flake - Honorable Mention, ND Awards 2019
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