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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Snowflakes That Stay On My Nose And Eyelashes

I try not to let a winter go by without talking about
Wilson Bentley.  He is the famous photographer of the 
late 1800's and early 1900's that photographed snowflakes
and for the first time the world could see what a wonder they
really are.  This photo is one of his, taken in 1890.
His photos are amazing given the primitive equipment he had!





I was curious what was happening in the photography world
today and a simple Google search wowed me!
Look at these beautiful flakes!
We just don't think of this when we have feet of snow on 
the ground!  It's really amazing!

Images from snowcrystals.com























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  1. Robert SmithMarch 3, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful! There are words invented yet to describe the real beauty of snowflakes.

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    1. Robert SmithMarch 3, 2015 at 5:31 PM

      Sorry Ed, maybe next time. . . .

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    2. Robert SmithMarch 3, 2015 at 5:33 PM

      Drat! I meant there are no words invented yet to describe . . . . .

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    3. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 5:39 PM

      They really are astonishing! I need to learn how to photograph them! We sure have plenty! haha.

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    4. Eddie BluelightsMarch 3, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Hi Keith, have no fear I am here . . . lol
      Better late than never . . . :)
      See you were in so much of a hurry to be first you did a typo ~ I do typos for no reason whatsoever . . . lol

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    5. Eddie BluelightsMarch 3, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      Hi Betsy . . . my comment below of course but it would be great if you could take some close ups, maybe with your new macro lens. . . :)

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    6. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 6:22 PM

      I'm going to try that!

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  2. WandaMarch 3, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Snowflakes are tiny miracles.

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 5:40 PM

      They certainly are! The beauty of winter gets overlooked, I think. Everyone pines away for spring instead of looking around in wonder at this beautiful season!

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  3. MarthaMarch 3, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Isn't God incredible?
    I found a Wilson Bently book on snowflakes at the second hand store.
    I should give it to my grandkids so they can know the wonder of a snowflake.
    :0)

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  4. SuzaMarch 3, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Frozen jewellery.

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 5:55 PM

      Exactly...nature's diamonds! We spell it jewelry, though. ha.

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    2. SuzaMarch 4, 2015 at 2:06 AM

      I almost prefer Bentley's lacy, delicate ones to the modern photographic versions. And yet the colours and refraction and architecture of the modern photos are quite amazing too. Great that we have both. And we had more today too... and then hail and freezing rain. I can hear the ploughs outside now doing their duty. Just wish they wouldn't do it at 2 a.m.

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  5. Eddie BluelightsMarch 3, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Wonderful photos and truly awesome . . .
    Every one is a miracle and all are different ~ it's almost as if God is making a point underlining the fact that he is the creator for all those who want to look . . . and to make the point that we are far more complicated than a snowflake and he made us as well ~ again ALL different ~ none exactly alike.. I love Suza's phrase Frozen Jewellery.

    Truly astounding that each snowflake and each person is completely different.
    Shame snow is so cold though . . . he might have made that a bit warmer . . . :)

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      Now, now...what happened to gratitude without complaint? haha... :)

      Yes, each really is a miracle. I had never thought of snowflakes shaped like thimbles and circles....our puny little minds just can't grasp it all!

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    2. EddieMarch 3, 2015 at 6:46 PM

      We can't see every snowflake either . . . . or name it . . . I
      Yes gratitude without complaint . . . sometimes it takes a while to learn that . . . :)
      Great topic with the snowflakes ~ very thought provoking . . . :)

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    3. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 6:55 PM

      Thought I'd better post it or it would be spring soon!

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    4. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 7:26 PM

      That was a spool, not a thimble. ha. :)

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    5. Pat HattMarch 3, 2015 at 7:59 PM

      Pffft puny little mind
      Mine is medium sized and one of a kind
      Is that what happens with you age?
      Does it shrink on the page?

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    6. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 8:36 PM

      Yep, it shrinks and rattles around your skull, too
      But I'm too young to know if that's true. ha.

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  6. Brian MillerMarch 3, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    wow, they are gorgeous...i guess the improvement in our imaging technology really allow us to see the amazing structure...
    they do not look so lovely piles on the roadside right now...ha

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      Yeah, that first super old one was amazing for 1890. But looking at the ones with current technology is so cool!

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  7. Pat HattMarch 3, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Well i will agree
    They are quite the sight to see
    But on them a dog can go pee
    If they soon don't flee
    When mountains are higher than me
    Or at least above my knee
    Time to end their spree
    He sure got great shots for the day in age for all to see

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 3, 2015 at 8:38 PM

      The piles will melt soon enough
      and then the flooding might get rough!
      Better buy a boat soon
      so you can sail in the cold lagoon!

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    2. Pat HattMarch 3, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      The second floor will save me
      Unless a dam breaks and in comes the sea

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    3. Betsy BrockMarch 4, 2015 at 7:47 PM

      That water would be cold
      truth be told!

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  8. Nonna RoseMarch 3, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    Awesome!

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  9. MariMarch 3, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    I love seeing these and am always awed by Gods' creation!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 3, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Truly beautiful.

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 4, 2015 at 7:50 PM

      Aren't they? So very cool...we just don't realize they look like that when we look at them piling on the ground!

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  11. LaurieMarch 3, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    It's mind boggling how intricate and geometrically beautiful they are. Hope you figure out how to photograph them.

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 4, 2015 at 7:50 PM

      I'm sure I don't have that special equipment, but maybe I could get a pretty good photo....we'll have to see!

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  12. Anita JohnsonMarch 3, 2015 at 11:55 PM

    Every winter I put my Snowflake Bentley book on the coffee table... I just love his story. About 25 years ago I experienced seeing snowflakes in the shapes of rods and cones...I think you might have included a rod in your photos. They were really weird looking and they caught my attention. Later , they talked about it on the news. Almost makes winter bearable! Ha! Seriously, people doubt there is a Creator? Love this post!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 4, 2015 at 7:52 PM

      Yes, those odder shaped ones really got my attention! When we think it would be impossible for no two to be alike, I think we forget that they don't all have to be shaped like stars! That spool shape was amazing....the possibilities really are endless...especially if you're God!

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  13. Mike@Bit About BritainMarch 4, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    That's amazing! I was trying desperately not to think of Julie Andrews as I looked at your astonishing photos..

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 4, 2015 at 7:52 PM

      Yeah, kinda hard not to with that title! haha.

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  14. JaclynMarch 4, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    While I disagree with the last quote, these are gorgeous!!!! I often wonder if thats REALLY what snowflakes look like. Whenever I see snow, I run and hide. Maybe one day I'll stop and catch a flake. :)

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 4, 2015 at 7:52 PM

      haha...you'll have to take that up with Mr. Frost!

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  15. L. D. March 4, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    I am really amazed at what they look like under modern technology. They really are perfect and wonderfully designed.

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 4, 2015 at 7:53 PM

      They really are...I'm amazed especially at the clear parts....just like glass crystals, too, with the refracted light.

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  16. DanMarch 4, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Pun not intended... COOL!

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  17. My Recent Favorite BooksMarch 4, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    These photos are wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing them!

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