dendrite snowflakes by aecasey

dendrite snowflakes

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.....
This is so special! Lovely capture.
February 20th, 2018  
fabulous
February 20th, 2018  
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!
February 20th, 2018  
This is beautiful.. Great capture!
February 20th, 2018  
amazing
February 20th, 2018  
Wow what a lovely snowflake! Nicely done April!
February 20th, 2018  
very very nice!!
also b&w works so good on thiss one
February 20th, 2018  
Beautiful! Fav.
February 20th, 2018  
@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.
February 20th, 2018  
Super capture, details
February 20th, 2018  
wow...can't believe you got this with extension tubes. if we get any frozen snow (right now it's all water, flooding to come) I will give this a try!
February 20th, 2018  
Thank you for your explanation. Will have to look into extension tubes - may get a camera club member to guide me with this.
February 20th, 2018  
Nicely done!!!
February 21st, 2018  
Awesome picture.
February 21st, 2018  
Well done!
February 21st, 2018  
gorgeous!! nicely done!
February 22nd, 2018  
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