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Published: 2010-04-10 02:38:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 28875; Favourites: 1717; Downloads: 193
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Macro of a snowflake in Yellowstone.EDIT: Guys this is being stolen all over the internet. I can't even express how upset I am right this second. So voila, big-ass watermark and tiny view. Chances are it's coming down eventually, but it's late and I have work in the morning.
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Question, if you don't mind?
Is bright lighting absolutely necessary in macro?
Doesn't this force one to tone it down in post?
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In a controlled setting with a subject that doesn't move, bright lighting wouldn't be necessary. Actually when I'm shooting macros of flowers or other static subjects in a studio setting I tend to use much more muted lighting that's highly controlled. But if you're shooting something like an insect or, as in this case, a snowflake, brighter lighting means a faster shutter, which makes it that much more likely that you'll capture a sharp image. If that makes any sense.
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They really are. It's cool how something as simple as frozen water could make such a unique shape.
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I know it's an incredible world 
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Congrats on the DD, this is very cool! Heh... no pun intended.
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Haha. Thanks for the comment.
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Good work catching this one. Glad you did cause it is so pretty!
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I said pretty but I shoulda said precious. : ) No problem. Take care.
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That is ridiculous! I have never seen a photo that's made me go WOW so much...
How hard was this to capture without it melting or blowing away??
Great stuff, a very well deserved DD. Keep it up!
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Thanks so much for the comment!
It was pretty tough to capture. I think I have 150 frames that were all attempts to get a good angle and a good focus before the snowflakes melted, and out of those this one was the only one that was even remotely successful.
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Thanks for the comment, and the fav.
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np, I started browsing through your pics, (one better then the next) I really like your work. how long r you already in phtography?
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I've been into photography since I was about three, but I've only done it with any seriousness for about four years.
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I didn't know snowflakes actually came in those shapes...XD I thought it was an artistic interpretation. WOOO, desert-dwellers!
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haha. Yeah, it comes in some pretty nifty shapes.
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They really are. It's amazing how nature comes up with this stuff.
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WHHHHOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAA
thats amazing.
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....................................wow.
it looks so amazing/unreal...
so beautiful(:
this is probably one of the most amazing shots i've ever seen.
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Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it.
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amazing! i've been trying my whole life to capture a snowflake on film. Congratulations on the capture and the DD.
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