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“But how,” I asked, “can beauty grow,
With no grand mind to guide the snow?”
The snowflake laughed, “Oh, what a jest!
Why seek a god to do the rest?
See, water bends by nature’s rules,
No need for hammers, nails, or tools!
A crystal lattice, atoms dance,
And out I form by frozen chance.”
Written by ChatGPT
This macro photograph captures a real stellar dendrite snowflake in exquisite detail. At its heart lies a radiant, star-like center that gleams with icy brilliance, forming a striking contrast against its delicate, transparent arms. Each branch extends outward like fragile threads of crystal lace, nearly invisible yet perfectly structured in nature’s most intricate symmetry. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the snowflake’s ethereal beauty, making it appear both solid and weightless, a fleeting masterpiece formed by winter’s breath.
Mysterious Leucophyes pedestris in Macro
This macro photograph showcases the fascinating Leucophyes pedestris, a unique member of the weevil family. Known for its distinct long snout and intriguing behaviors, this beetle is a captivating subject for macro photography.
Did you know? 🤔
Leucophyes pedestris uses its long snout to pierce plants and lay eggs inside. This helps protect the offspring from predators and harsh environmental conditions. The hatched larvae feed on the plant tissues from the inside, which can cause damage to the plant.
One of my beautiful peony tulips, it's one of my favourites, love the watercolour- effect
of the petals! (Best viewed large)
The beauty of a frosty sunny Alberta morning. By the way, the lake is now ice-free and it is sunny and warm (+10C ) today :-)
HBW and thanks for visiting.
Experimenting with a goatsbeard seedhead.
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