It'll be here soon...how to take photos of snowflakes?
Oct 13, 2017 09:08:06 #
I know I'm a little early, but it'll be here before you know it. Just wondering what the best technique would be for photographing individual snowflakes. I've read about it somewhat, but wondered what you all recommend as far as techniques and equipment needed. I figure I better plan ahead! Thanks for your advice!
Oct 13, 2017 09:12:51 #
aschweik wrote:
I know I'm a little early, but it'll be here before you know it. Just wondering what the best technique would be for photographing individual snowflakes. I've read about it somewhat, but wondered what you all recommend as far as techniques and equipment needed. I figure I better plan ahead! Thanks for your advice!
Start with a really fast shutter speed and experiment.
Oct 13, 2017 09:38:44 #
The BEST way to photograph snowflakes is to take an extended winter vacation in Costa Rica.
Oct 13, 2017 09:44:01 #
rjaywallace wrote:
The BEST way to photograph snowflakes is to take an extended winter vacation in Costa Rica.
Oct 13, 2017 10:13:04 #
aschweik wrote:
I know I'm a little early, but it'll be here before you know it. Just wondering what the best technique would be for photographing individual snowflakes. I've read about it somewhat, but wondered what you all recommend as far as techniques and equipment needed. I figure I better plan ahead! Thanks for your advice!
Audrey, You need a method to catch the snow flake. Glass or black velvet. you will need a closeup lens..macro or micro depending upon your brand.
The first photographer to photography snowflakes was Mr. Bentley.He was a farmer. He became known as snow flake Bentley. This might be some inspiration. You can become Snowflake Audrey.
http://snowflakebentley.com/bio.htm
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-snowflakes-with-a-dslr/
Oct 13, 2017 11:51:47 #
This is a complex subject best treated by doing a search on google. There are folks who specialize in this type of macro photography and who have shared some of their 'secrets'... (Same as cooking some ingredients are left out)...
Oh, those capable of creating snowflake images are not snow flakes but highly specialized and knowledgeable individuals.
Oh, those capable of creating snowflake images are not snow flakes but highly specialized and knowledgeable individuals.
Oct 13, 2017 12:01:12 #
rjaywallace wrote:
The BEST way to photograph snowflakes is to take an extended winter vacation in Costa Rica.
Actually the BEST place is you need to go to a Red State, any time of year!!!
SS
Oct 14, 2017 06:44:06 #
aschweik wrote:
I know I'm a little early, but it'll be here before you know it. Just wondering what the best technique would be for photographing individual snowflakes. I've read about it somewhat, but wondered what you all recommend as far as techniques and equipment needed. I figure I better plan ahead! Thanks for your advice!
It's a challenge, but it is possible, and the results can be fantastic. Some links below -
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-snowflakes-with-a-dslr/
https://www.slrlounge.com/breathtaking-snowflake-photography-done/
https://petapixel.com/2013/03/19/shooting-high-resolution-macro-photos-of-snowflakes/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcQkiMh8p7g
Oct 14, 2017 07:09:01 #
Check out #safespaces at any college, Berkley seems to have alot of them on the news all the time
Oct 14, 2017 08:39:55 #
Wish I could help. I took a class offered on that subject last year (among other winter photography targets - snow, ice, etc.) Problem was 60 degrees in chicago, one of the warmest winters ever. Got some great shots of sunset over a partially frozen lake waterline though.
Have to to with the Costa Rica suggestion.
Have to to with the Costa Rica suggestion.
Oct 14, 2017 08:40:37 #
aschweik wrote:
I know I'm a little early, but it'll be here before you know it. Just wondering what the best technique would be for photographing individual snowflakes. I've read about it somewhat, but wondered what you all recommend as far as techniques and equipment needed. I figure I better plan ahead! Thanks for your advice!
As another member said, catch them on black velvet, but make sure it's been in the freezer for a while first. And go to to this link.
http://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;_ylt=A0LEVjR2BeJZEz4Ad8cnnIlQ;_ylc=X1MDMTM1MTE5NTY4NwRfcgMyBGZyA3locy1tb3ppbGxhLTAwMgRncHJpZANGVy5OYkVfblNjYTQ3bTI4X0NHVHpBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxBG9yaWdpbgNzZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tBHBvcwMwBHBxc3RyAwRwcXN0cmwDMARxc3RybAMzMQRxdWVyeQN0YWtlJTIwcGhvdG9zJTIwb2YlMjBzbm93Zmxha2VzBHRfc3RtcAMxNTA3OTg0Nzgw?p=take+photos+of+snowflakes&fr2=sb-top&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-002
Oct 14, 2017 09:06:02 #
Oct 14, 2017 09:37:45 #
Thanks for asking about this subject. I also am interested. Can't wait for the answers.
Oct 14, 2017 10:20:20 #
Experiment. Dark cold fabric or glove. Try first with iPhone set for slo-mo and get great fun movies of the flakes falling and “crashing” into each other. Best is cold dry snow with more perfect flakes than moist clumps of snow. Have fun
Oct 14, 2017 10:35:14 #
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