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December 2010

Photographing ice crystals on glass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This detail of ice crystals on a window pane was actually about 7.2 mm wide. The outside temperature was just above freezing, so the sharpest edges melted off. Because we’re shooting such a small area, there are lots of opportunities for unique compositions.

Technical data

Camera: Canon EOS 5D MkII
Lens: MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
Exposure: 1 sec at f /8
Lighting: flash diagonally from behind

Below is a link with beautiful pictures of snowflakes and ice crystals, and everything about the technology behind photographing them.

Photographing Snowflakes

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