Snowflake in the Grasslands by taffy

Snowflake in the Grasslands

This snowflake was part of the same photoshoot as the one I posted Monday (one of the 3 out of 200 that had any promise). I had to crop quite a bit and liked the way it turned out. My husband's furry hat (used as prop and returned before he noticed it was gone) is the base with the macro lens making it look more like grasslands.
Unbelievable!
January 14th, 2016  
I like it viewed on black very much :)
January 14th, 2016  
Really like this shot, incredible detail in the snowflake. Fav!
January 14th, 2016  
This takes my breath away! Wow, Taffy! It's a sensation!
January 14th, 2016  
Cleverly done, love the 'grass' and the overall shot. Fav
January 14th, 2016  
How I long to get one of these! Brilliant!
January 14th, 2016  
Brilliant in every way.
January 14th, 2016  
Fave fave fave
January 14th, 2016  
So beautiful
January 14th, 2016  
Perfect little snowflake. Great capture!
January 14th, 2016  
Outstanding shot
January 14th, 2016  
Rob
Wow. These photos so tempt me into buying a macro lens. Amazing!!!
January 14th, 2016  
This is just gorgeous. A very big fave.
January 14th, 2016  
Such perfect detail! Wonderful! Did you take the hat into the snow or add it later?
January 14th, 2016  
Sleek and elegant, and slightly mysterious. This is good Taffy!
January 14th, 2016  
These are fab. Would love to try this, just need a macro lens and some snow....
January 14th, 2016  
Huge fav! This is wonderful Taffy!
January 14th, 2016  
Beautiful :)
January 14th, 2016  
The lighting is wonderful!
January 14th, 2016  
what a contrast of the sharp snowflake with grass that looks so soft. It's a class called "leadership and ethics," in answer to your question. I'm sure its contents will reappear in my project.
January 14th, 2016  
Absolutely marvellous shot. What a fabulous macro. Looks like a beautiful jewel of a snowflake on waving grassland. Stunning. Fav.
January 14th, 2016  
Amazing.
January 14th, 2016  
Fav So creative with the furry hat- never would've guessed it's not grass!
January 14th, 2016  
stunning work - fav
January 14th, 2016  
Mono magnificence!
January 14th, 2016  
Really cool taffy. I would frame this one!
January 14th, 2016  
Beautiful on black... a really lovely shot.
January 14th, 2016  
Beautifully composed and edited Taffy Love it Fav
January 14th, 2016  
Mac
Wow! Incredible!
January 14th, 2016  
Tom
Fantastic macro, of the snowflake
January 14th, 2016  
Absolutely beautiful.
January 14th, 2016  
I've always wanted a photo like this! Definitely a fav!
January 14th, 2016  
@pamknowler Thanks Pam! I took the hat out with me -- just was grabbing a few black things for snow to land on (hat, cloth). I almost deleted this one as it was small, even with the macro and it was overexposed. But when I adjusted for light and cropped, it turned into my favorite one!
January 14th, 2016  
@francoise Sounds like an interesting class! I would imagine it will have good discussions around cases -- sort of what I call "nerd fun."
January 14th, 2016  
Love this one even more in it's dark grassland. Again I can see a hint of a second flake.
January 14th, 2016  
Outstanding! FAV.
January 14th, 2016  
Incredible. Love the B&W.
January 14th, 2016  
Love your focus and processing
January 14th, 2016  
Beautiful. Fav!! πŸ˜ƒ
January 14th, 2016  
Love it! Fav!
January 14th, 2016  
This is a beautiful combination of patterns and textures! I've always been fascinated by snowflakes.
January 14th, 2016  
Super FAV!!
January 14th, 2016  
fab fav
January 14th, 2016  
Super shot.
January 14th, 2016  
Amazing! Fav.
January 14th, 2016  
Jo
What a perfect little snowflake, and so beautifully captured, excellent job. Fav
January 14th, 2016  
Snowflake perfection. fav of course.
January 14th, 2016  
That's very clever, I thought it was a composite at first.
January 14th, 2016  
Breathtaking!! Fav!
January 14th, 2016  
Excellent image...Fav
January 14th, 2016  
think i like this one even more than the other one...love the way it rests on the hat which looks like grass...very cool and fav
January 14th, 2016  
Absolutely amazing, I love this one. Well done. fav.
January 14th, 2016  
At first I thought it was hair and not grass- but then, I wasn't too far off. Fantastic macro!
January 15th, 2016  
Stunning!
January 15th, 2016  
Awesome picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.
January 15th, 2016  
This is so delicate and beautiful and the soft background is terrific. You are on your way to TT again!
January 15th, 2016  
Magnificent capture and processing! FAV!
January 15th, 2016  
Very artistic.
January 15th, 2016  
So cool! You have such a gift!
January 15th, 2016  
Fantastic!
January 15th, 2016  
AMAZING detail! fav
January 15th, 2016  
perfect
January 15th, 2016  
FAV for the amazing combination of a superb snowflake capture and the surprising texture!
January 15th, 2016  
Fierce!!!
January 15th, 2016  
Awesome, fabulous capture! AMAZING!!
January 15th, 2016  
Great contrast and composition - fav
January 15th, 2016  
Is this for real! Haha. Enchanting magic Fav!
January 15th, 2016  
Beautiful detail and well processed! Shame it wasn't today's picture though!
January 15th, 2016  
jdM shared a link to this photographer - this is also on his Vimeo page and when I was watching it I thought of you - think you'll like it. https://vimeo.com/42935136
January 15th, 2016  
@jocasta Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Jocasta -- those are amazing architectural photos!! They all have a sort of magical look to them as processed.
January 15th, 2016  
@marshwader Yeah...wish snow would fall on the days I had time to photograph :-)
January 15th, 2016  
Awsome!
January 15th, 2016  
Absolutely gorgeous, fav
January 15th, 2016  
Wonderful capture FAV!
January 15th, 2016  
Wonderful background. So resourceful and inventive of you. I also like this better than the other. Joining the hoards of people putting it into their favorites.
January 16th, 2016  
Oh I love it when you isolate a snowflake...............I have to give it a try tomorrow, we are having a snow storm today and tomorrow!
January 16th, 2016  
Something I very much aspire to capture!
January 16th, 2016  
Nicely done
January 16th, 2016  
FANtastic snowflake. Amazing to be able to capture the detail! FAV
January 16th, 2016  
How clever are you I thought how have you managed to do that on grass. Well done Taffy very ingenious! fav
January 16th, 2016  
It's amazing and so clear. Fav!
January 16th, 2016  
This is pretty awesome. I admire the way you challenge yourself. Wish I had a bit more time to do the same.
January 17th, 2016  
@falcon11 I haven't had my camera in hand til tonight since the snowfall. Life manages to get in the way sometimes, doesn't it? The joy of Year 4 is I've decided it's okay...just do what we can. Thanks for the visit and comment.
January 17th, 2016  
Yep! So very nice. There's a subject somewhere on the net about "focus stacking" of snow flaake macro shots. Your one turned out pretty darn good.
January 17th, 2016  
@frankhymus Thanks Frank! Given how quickly they melt or blow away, I've not figured out how you could use a tripod, much less refocus for focus stacking. I guess if it is a very still and very cold day, the snowflake may 'behave' better and sit still for its portrait!
January 17th, 2016  
Fantastic! I assumed that you were lying on the cold ground to get this shot until I read your description!
January 17th, 2016  
Superb!
January 18th, 2016  
Wonderfully captured
January 18th, 2016  
Wowser...you nailed it!
And it looks great in black and white.
January 18th, 2016  
Beauty...
January 18th, 2016  
Again, perfection. Mind blowing when you think all snowflakes are so delicately intricate. fav
January 19th, 2016  
Congrats on TT - I knew this would be there!
January 22nd, 2016  
Congratulations on finishing in the Top Twenty Taffy!
January 22nd, 2016  
congrats on TT Taffy, superb shot!
January 23rd, 2016  
Congratulations on top 20!
January 23rd, 2016  
What a great shot. Congratulations on top twenty.
January 24th, 2016  
Fantastic shot!
January 27th, 2016  
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