As predicted, it was near 0 F with snow all day. So, I bundled up and braved the cold, but the snowflakes were so tiny that I didn't really get many shots. They were also all so remarkably similar. Did a bit of internet searching and found that the cloud temperatures influence snowflake formations. These delicate beauties are formed in the temperature range of 3 F to 10 F. It never warmed up enough to create any different shapes. Maybe next snowstorm.....
Oh, wow! so delicate and beautiful! Amazing that your focal length was 50 - I always assumed that you would need a really close macro length to get this.
This means it is possible for me to do this ... so excited now!
A FAV!
@farmreporter Ah .... I did use my 50mm, but it was with extension tubes. I stacked a 12mm and 36mm (I use Kenko that I got from amazon). I like this set up for snowflakes better than my macro lens because I get a larger and sharper focal plane, though I'm not sure why. I also use a ring light (also from amazon... Aputure Amaran Halo LED Light). I do love my macro lens, but I also love the versatility of the extension tubes which work great and are much cheaper than the lens. I bought Kenko because they have the sensors and will talk to the camera.
This means it is possible for me to do this ... so excited now!
A FAV!
also b&w works so good on thiss one