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Jan 4, 2020 11:28:57   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Well done, Skylark.

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Jan 4, 2020 11:57:17   #
Floyd2 Loc: Littletown WI
 
OK, I expected a photo of a young person melting but this flake is nice

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Jan 4, 2020 12:09:49   #
67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
 
Floyd2 wrote:
OK, I expected a photo of a young person melting but this flake is nice


I was hoping for this comment, not disappointed :-)

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Jan 4, 2020 12:13:26   #
Floyd2 Loc: Littletown WI
 
Glad I was able to fulfill your expectation. I shoot ice/snobanks and therefore am able to avoid the question all together. Regards

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Jan 4, 2020 12:33:38   #
Baraath
 

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Jan 4, 2020 14:43:38   #
sailwiz Loc: Santee, CA
 
Very nice first effort!

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Jan 4, 2020 15:58:40   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
Well captured.

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Jan 4, 2020 21:06:29   #
Texas1833 Loc: Houston, Texas
 
That is a very beautiful snowflake!

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Jan 6, 2020 09:13:01   #
MWojton Loc: Yardley, PA
 
Thanks for posting your set up. Now it's on my bucket list:)

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Jan 6, 2020 11:14:00   #
67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
 
MWojton wrote:
Thanks for posting your set up. Now it's on my bucket list:)


Awesome, please share here when you get a good shot!

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Jan 7, 2020 14:34:20   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
67skylark27 wrote:
A snowflake photo has been on my to do list for
a long time. I have seen some epic shots over the
years and after acquiring a macro lens I'm finally
making some attempts. Here's what I learned:
Used my D7200 for a little extra reach (I will
use my D750 also and compare later) Tokina 105mm f2.8
and shot in raw at f22 and 1/8 second. I laid my dark blue hoodie over a rung
in my step ladder hanging almost vertically. This caught
enough snowflakes to make multiple attempts. My thought
here was to have the flakes on the same plane as the camera
on the tripod so I didn't have to worry about focus stacking
just yet. I used mirror up, an infrared remote shutter release
and live view on the camera to allow zooming in and getting
the best focus possible. I typically had to wait at least 15
seconds for the camera and tripod to settle back down after
adjusting focus. I'm happy with the results! Next up, try
my extension tubes, and see how the D750 does. What do
you guys think?
A snowflake photo has been on my to do list for br... (show quote)


Excellent!

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Mar 2, 2021 16:00:25   #
67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
 
Second attempt this year. Added more extension tubes and worked on nailing
the focus.



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Mar 2, 2021 16:17:19   #
67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
 
67skylark27 wrote:
Awesome, please share here when you get a good shot!


New photo posted from a few weeks ago.

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Mar 2, 2021 17:52:08   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
67skylark27 wrote:
Second attempt this year. Added more extension tubes and worked on nailing
the focus.


Pretty amazing. Nicely done! >Alan

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Mar 2, 2021 18:04:09   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
67skylark27 wrote:
A snowflake photo has been on my to do list for
a long time. I have seen some epic shots over the
years and after acquiring a macro lens I'm finally
making some attempts. Here's what I learned:
Used my D7200 for a little extra reach (I will
use my D750 also and compare later) Tokina 105mm f2.8
and shot in raw at f22 and 1/8 second. I laid my dark blue hoodie over a rung
in my step ladder hanging almost vertically. This caught
enough snowflakes to make multiple attempts. My thought
here was to have the flakes on the same plane as the camera
on the tripod so I didn't have to worry about focus stacking
just yet. I used mirror up, an infrared remote shutter release
and live view on the camera to allow zooming in and getting
the best focus possible. I typically had to wait at least 15
seconds for the camera and tripod to settle back down after
adjusting focus. I'm happy with the results! Next up, try
my extension tubes, and see how the D750 does. What do
you guys think?
A snowflake photo has been on my to do list for br... (show quote)


A jewel of a shot

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