by Digital Diva S.
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September 26, 2006

Photographing Snow Flakes - A Photo Essay

December 21, 2008 01:49 AM EST (Updated: November 02, 2009 03:01 PM EST)
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I had fun with my camera when I realized the snow was perfect for photos. I love my Canon Powershot A720IS. I love digital. I must have taken 100 photos of snow flakes and these are the ones I kept. Enjoy!

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The snowflakes didn't show up as well on my red fleece jacket. They seemed to like the hard surface of my parkas.

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A bunch of them on the car window.

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More on the car window.

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Fluffy snow on my deck.

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Comments: 121

Kelly M. Dec 21, 2008, 1:50am EST
Great shots!
Alison H. Dec 21, 2008, 1:53am EST
Fabulous! I do like the snowflakes on the red fleece--interesting texture!
Ellie !. Dec 21, 2008, 1:57am EST
Simply amazing. Beautiful. But I wish it wasn't hanging around here.
Kat W. Dec 21, 2008, 1:57am EST
It looks like fairy land snow.

I can't wait to get my new camera for Christmas. :)
Jessica S. Dec 21, 2008, 2:00am EST
those are so beautiful!!!! each and every one is differen. ;)
Linda T. Dec 21, 2008, 2:22am EST
incredible photos
Jan S. Dec 21, 2008, 2:34am EST
These are beautiful, Marilyn!

Thanks for posting to Absolutely Everything Winter
Karen R. Dec 21, 2008, 2:56am EST
Wow, that must be a really special camera to get that kind of detail.
Tanya P. Dec 21, 2008, 2:56am EST
Love these shots!!
Elizabeth Madrigal Dec 21, 2008, 4:27am EST
It may be a great camera, but what a photographer!
Joan O. Dec 21, 2008, 5:50am EST
I love it. What a wonderful photographer you are and looks like you have a great camera to work with. I love the snowflakes.
R B Dec 21, 2008, 6:17am EST
Nice array of snowflakes. Bet there were a lot on the shovel too. :)
Denise B. Dec 21, 2008, 6:27am EST
very cool
C C. Dec 21, 2008, 6:52am EST
amazing detail
Katrina Hall Dec 21, 2008, 6:53am EST
Beautiful - and so detailed!
Elaine S. Dec 21, 2008, 6:57am EST
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Janet "Jax" B. Dec 21, 2008, 6:58am EST
You took some really good shots....and wow, how neat.
Marianne R. Dec 21, 2008, 7:30am EST
Nice shots!
Connie C. Dec 21, 2008, 7:58am EST
That is so cool!

Is it snowing like this yet??
Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas.


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Marianne M. Dec 21, 2008, 8:10am EST
You got some amazing shots, Marilyn ... a camera can only be as good as the photographer using it!!!
Sandra H. Dec 21, 2008, 8:15am EST
Those are fabulous shots Marilyn! I really love the detail you were able to capture!
Lisa Frost Dec 21, 2008, 8:15am EST
amazing captures!! wonderful pictures.
JoAnne D. Dec 21, 2008, 8:31am EST
Beautiful flakes, it's snowing here this morning too.
Maria W. Dec 21, 2008, 8:32am EST
Great shots.
William M. Dec 21, 2008, 8:45am EST
Excellent. Fantastic.
Lilith Dorsey Dec 21, 2008, 8:47am EST
These are simply stunning. Thx.
Roy ☯ Hilbinger Dec 21, 2008, 9:10am EST
That's just amazing, Marilyn! And what a creative imagination you have. With all the snow falling on me yesterday, I never did think to turn the macro setting on the flakes falling on my jacket; I was too busy aiming it at Cedar twigs and red berries. Good work!
these are all beautiful! We bought our daughter a Canon camera yesterday for Christ,as~
Elaine M. Dec 21, 2008, 10:14am EST
Wonderful shots, Mare. Wish it weren't doing quite so much of that flaking here today :-(
Robert S. Dec 21, 2008, 10:23am EST
Snow Flakes
Denise E. Dec 21, 2008, 10:50am EST
Oh my goodness - these are AMAZING! You had some great big snowflakes, perfect for these shots, and some smart photography :) Great job.
Kat W. Dec 21, 2008, 10:53am EST
Ok, now it needs to snow once here in Ga, after I get my camera, so I can play. I've never seen snowflakes so up close and personal before.
DesertDarlene L. Dec 21, 2008, 10:59am EST
Nice photos!
Those are really cool!

100 pictures of snowflakes?! Now, I don't feel so bad when I think about taking 44 after the ice storm the other day!
David W. Dec 21, 2008, 12:04pm EST
Fantastic macro shots and it's true, no two snowflakes are the same. Thanks for the proof.
♥ Adair ♥ K. Dec 21, 2008, 12:31pm EST
Great photos
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Dec 21, 2008, 12:33pm EST
Amazing, each one is just so beautiful.
Larry H. Dec 21, 2008, 1:00pm EST
NEAT PICTURES
kendra s. Dec 21, 2008, 1:07pm EST
Snow day!
Kim M. Dec 21, 2008, 1:09pm EST
these are amazing photos!
Richard Frisbie Dec 21, 2008, 1:23pm EST
Well Done - great camera AND camera person! I'd much rather look at these then the several billion piling up outside my door - Thanks!
Diane H. Dec 21, 2008, 2:36pm EST
That is just so neat. Merry Christmas
necee t. Dec 21, 2008, 5:14pm EST
oh how pretty... lovely photos of snow flakes...


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Digital Diva S. Dec 21, 2008, 5:44pm EST
My camera is not magic. I did some research before I bought it and it seemed to have all the bells and whistles I needed. And great recommendations. It had more zoom than my last one and if I could afford an expensive camera I would spend the money and get lots of zoom. I paid less than $300 Canadian which probably equals about $200 - $250 US for this camera. It came with an editing program that I love too. Its Macro has blown me away from day one when I shot a fantastic ladybug photo.

I will practice more with snow flakes. I want to take a perfect snow flake photo and I'm not there yet.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments.
Abby N. Dec 21, 2008, 7:26pm EST
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :)
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Monica H. Dec 21, 2008, 10:05pm EST
Those are incredible shots of the snowflakes.
Lisa K. Dec 21, 2008, 10:11pm EST
Amazing photographs!
Nurse Nancy S. Dec 21, 2008, 10:42pm EST
These are amazing!!!! I am seriously considering the Cannon Powershot and your recommendations have helped my decision. Thank you!
Dagmara H. Dec 21, 2008, 10:49pm EST
beautiful shots
Natalie Neal Whitefield Dec 21, 2008, 11:43pm EST
These photos are so beautiful!

Jessie L. Dec 22, 2008, 9:41am EST
These are awesome photos Auntie M. You camera really captures the detail in the snowflakes. How neat!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 22, 2008, 10:47am EST
Wow! I never thought to try to capture individual snowflakes! What a great idea!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Dec 22, 2008, 11:02am EST
That is fantastic Marilyn! Leave it to you to be so creative!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Dec 22, 2008, 11:02am EST
Now I am really wishing for some snow!
Sherrie H. Dec 22, 2008, 1:00pm EST
Absolutely wonderful!
''The One & Only BERF" .. Dec 23, 2008, 12:08am EST
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..............AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!
Debra H. Dec 23, 2008, 2:25am EST
Just stopping by to leave you a comment and a ten, and a great big thanks for posting to my things too! Merry Christmas!
Denise C. Dec 23, 2008, 8:34am EST
I had no idea that snowflakes really looked like this! I LOVE these pics! Talent, talent, talent!
mary bryant Dec 23, 2008, 9:45am EST
pretty
Thanks for posting to christmasmemory.gather.com
Glenn T. Dec 23, 2008, 3:37pm EST
Celestial moonscapes of uncommon variety, a seamless poem of microscopic loveliness. As seen through the eyes of a true artist. Much to admire here, dear Marilyn!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 23, 2008, 8:00pm EST
fantastic shots, Marilyn and gotta see Unique pictures.

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J. P. Dec 24, 2008, 12:46am EST
Wow what a great macro! I took some pics on my window but the snowflakes were not that symmetris like yours.
Corina Carrasco Dec 24, 2008, 3:20am EST
Awesome!
OMG! Those are fabulous!
Toni V. Dec 24, 2008, 9:47am EST
Oh how cool. You got some awesome shots of the snowflakes.
David Salyer Dec 24, 2008, 11:08am EST
Fantastic. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Vivian P. Dec 24, 2008, 11:11am EST
These are awesome !
Mary G. Dec 25, 2008, 6:19am EST
Happy holidays
elizabeth e. Dec 27, 2008, 9:05am EST
I don't think I've ever saw snowflakes like this. Wonderful capture, Marilyn....just wonderful.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Dec 27, 2008, 11:29am EST
I didn't get a camera for Christmas Marilyn. I didn't ask for one because I want to pick out my own and I am leaning toward getting one like yours.
Lucky Stars Dec 27, 2008, 11:46am EST
Beautiful shots, Marilyn.
I love the beauty of individual snowflakes.
Looks like you had some fun!
You have an artist's eye for sure.
Fran S. Dec 27, 2008, 5:40pm EST
awesome!! I've never seen photos of individual snowflakes like these
Mariana T. Dec 28, 2008, 8:51pm EST
Marilyn - omg - these are totally amazing!!!! I have to try photographing some but I don't think we'll have a big snow storm like we had the other day!!! thanks - I love looking at these very much. Happy New Year!!! Salud
Mary M. Dec 28, 2008, 8:58pm EST
Just amazing. You did a fabulous job.
Mary G. Dec 29, 2008, 2:55am EST
very pretty
Sammie B. Dec 29, 2008, 11:47am EST
Wow, how beautiful! I'm amazed you could capture that much detail with your camera!
Glenna J. Dec 29, 2008, 12:37pm EST
WOW. I really like those.
Gessy D. Dec 30, 2008, 12:19pm EST
Truly beautiful
Nikki S. Dec 30, 2008, 5:59pm EST
Beautiful
Nikki S. Dec 30, 2008, 5:59pm EST
thanks for posting
Nikki S. Dec 30, 2008, 6:00pm EST
a 10 4 u
Nikki S. Dec 30, 2008, 6:00pm EST
Paying it forward
Nikki S. Dec 30, 2008, 6:00pm EST
Please do the same
Nikki S. Dec 30, 2008, 6:00pm EST
:)
J W. Dec 31, 2008, 8:25am EST
nice pics
Gorgeous!!

Thanks for the comments!
Aren't their designs simply breathtaking? You did an awesome job capturing their beauty. Happy New Year to you!
Debra H. Jan 1, 2009, 3:49pm EST
hny.
tomi r. Jan 1, 2009, 5:27pm EST
Great shots!
d c Jan 2, 2009, 1:58pm EST
nice I have never done snowflake shots before but you have inspired me.
Angela K .. Jan 2, 2009, 6:17pm EST
I needed to go put on a sweater, that's cool...you have talent and vision, lady.
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susan j. Jan 3, 2009, 5:12pm EST
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great
David S. Jan 3, 2009, 7:45pm EST
Really fun macros, Marilyn!
Melanie B. Jan 6, 2009, 4:23pm EST
Fantastic shots! I wish I had a camera like yours. =)
Aubrey :) Jan 6, 2009, 5:32pm EST
That is really cool. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Darin Waugh Jan 6, 2009, 6:38pm EST
Very nice!
Sue M. Jan 7, 2009, 11:15pm EST
Very cool, Marilyn!
glenda j. Jan 8, 2009, 4:37am EST
great
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jan 8, 2009, 6:04am EST
all very nice shots, we finally got snow last night, but it was to wet to get any shots of individual flakes we will get more today so I have my fingers crossed
Sheila Deeth Jan 9, 2009, 4:48pm EST
Wow! These were neat.