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Snowflakes

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted December 18, 2011293 views6 comments

Haven't seen any snow in our area except the freaky Halloween weekend snow. This picture was taken last year; can't wait to try more snowflake shots this year. I have a 180mm macro lens and a focusing rail now so hopefully it will be alittle easier to get then this shot was. I was trying to get closer but I kept knocking off snowflakes with my lens plus moving my tripod back and forth in 12" of snow to focus.

Wish we could have a white Christmas but I don't think it will happen in our area. Season's best to all of you!

Canon Rebel T1i. 90mm macro lens with extension tubes. F/16 for 1/2 sec. ISO 100.

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6 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on December 18, 2011 at 8:48 PM

Gorgeous, Carolyn. The delicate detail is superb. I think I'd lighten the tip of the middle stem to try to make it blend in, but that's obviously a very minor tweak.

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Comment posted by Cindy Garwood on December 18, 2011 at 9:29 PM

LOVE This great Job!!

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Comment posted by Philip Haffley on December 19, 2011 at 8:28 AM

Love the detail. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on December 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM

Wow! I forgot how beautiful snowflakes are! Haven't seen any snow for years!

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on December 19, 2011 at 1:37 PM

A great capture indeed- Great detail and an excellent treatment of light- Happy holidays, Fabio

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on December 20, 2011 at 5:56 AM

Beautiful snowflakes you captured, Carolyn! They really pop out the dark BG. I am wishing for some snow and ice as well in our little country.

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