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This winter’s snowflake series is going to be a special one, starting with this oddly beautiful crystal – one that has helped me observe how snowflakes can grow in cascading layers and how bubbles form within the ice. I’ll be posting one a day for as long as I am able!
Occasionally I discover a snowflake that solves a puzzle or provides an insight that would be hard to discover from “normal” crystals. This is one such gem, illustrating a cascading growth style that directly evolves into the creation of “bubbles” in the ice. Let’s start with the outward growth in layers; this snowflake appears similar to a topographical map, on the top and bottom four branches!
While I cannot describe the exact method in terms of molecular growth, the direct observation should be obvious: the center of the snowflake is thicker, with “cliffs” falling down in repeating layers towards the outer edge. There are at least four distinct “layers”, with the last one showing the most interest – it’s the small pockets near the branch tips. I say “pockets” because the outer edge has also grown to the same thickness as Layer 3, surrounding Layer 4 on all sides. This thinnest layer is being filled in, but wait! Look closer.
It's easy to spot something fascinating if you know where to look. Take the top-most branch, for example. You’ll notice “bubbles” forming internally as the Layer 4 cavity begins to grow a “ceiling” of sorts. I suspect that, if the edge of the cliff between layers approaches a very steep incline, a near 90-degree edge will attract more water molecules. This in turn allows for the top edge of the cliff to grow outward, leaving an air-filled cave underneath. Eventually it may seal entirely, forming a bubble.
This would explain the abundance of vaguely-trapezoidal bubble shapes in snowflakes. I see them often, and previously attributed them to cavities forming on the outward-growing edges. I now believe that these bubbles form on internal surfaces. Because the ceiling on the bubble is so thin, this can also evoke the optical interference phenomenon that adds colour to some snowflakes; you can see the slightest bit of that in the larger central bubbles.
Questions remain. Why are the left and right branches smooth? They aren’t smooth exactly, they just have features forming on the reverse side of the crystal… but why? I have seen this countless times – surface details only appear to be present on one side of a snowflake. They commonly face each-other, as if making a sandwich with the details in the center and smooth on the outside.
Snowflake are complicated things. They do not grow in a simple outward fashion. They can grow in layers, they can grow inwards, they can sublimate (evaporate from a solid directly to gas) which creates incredibly nuanced and intricate patterns. After more than a decade of studying these skyborne gems, there is still more to discover. And so, this series will continue forevermore.
In addition to this series, I will continue to post updates on Ukraine, but will generally leave that out of the commentary for the snowflake posts. Stay tuned for more.
Additionally, just a reminder that I’ve got an exclusive macro studio bundle from Platypod that I use on a regular basis for much of my macro work. For snowflakes I utilize flash an do it handled, but when more control can be afforded, look no further than this amazing kit: www.platypod.com/pages/donkom
Imran's exclusive macro technique. The Reverse Ring Macro aka RRM shows more than just magnification. It's all about bokeh, texture and out of this world sharpness
This dragonfly came up to me. He was hovering right in front of my face, and I was really examining him, thinking, how does he see me?
Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
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A fantastic shot of some ingredients, shot by Mark Dell with his new Adaptalux Studio
Learn more about Adaptalux Studio Lighting here - adaptalux.com/
Hungry hoverfly covered in pollen as it gets stuck in flower collecting nectar!
Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
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Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
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️🐞🐝➡️ Qui s'y frotte s'y ...... ⬅️🐜🐛
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36 natural light exposures at ISO 250 of another Palomena prasina nymph, the final instar I think.
Equipment used: Nikon D7000, Nikon PB-6 belllows and Rodenstock Rodagon 80/4 lens.
I've recently started a new exclusive macro stream which could be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/crisarg/
I intend to keep both streams but my attention will gradually shift to the other stream. See you there! :)
Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
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... that's just a joke. Actually it's very hot right now, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
That ladybird was pretty well protected from the morning lower temperatures, sitting inside an Apiaceae plant.
63 stacked natural light exposures at ISO 100.
Equipment used: Nikon D7000, Nikon PB-6 belllows and Rodenstock Rodagon 80/4 lens.
I've recently started a new exclusive macro stream which could be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/crisarg/
I intend to keep both streams but my attention will gradually shift to the other stream. See you there! :)
Macro Copy Stand PB-6M
Specifications
Construction: Frame/base, white translucent acrylic and gray-painted aluminium alloy discs (74mm) and tension adjustable chromed pressure clips.
Compatible bellows: PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment
Suitable lenses: 20mm to 55mm (Micro-Nikkor AF 60mm too)
Reproduction ratios : With PB-6 and Nikkor 50mm f/2 lens:
1/1.1X to 3X (in normal position)
1.4X to 3X (in reverse position)
Dimensions: 90mm(W) x 144mm(H) x 27mm(D)
Weight: 150g with acrylic plate, 170g with aluminium alloy plate.
Features
• Exclusive macro copy stand and specimen stage for the PB-6 bellows.
• Permits both horizontal and vertical setup shooting.
• Easy attachment via a single locking screw at the end of the rail.
• Two types of baseplates (white translucent acrylic and gray-painted aluminium discs) supplied as standard equipment.
The white acrylic disc allows direct or trans-illumination of subjects or slide copying; the 18% gray disc can be used for reflected light through-the-Iens exposure metering as middle gray and neutral white balance reference.
Both discs are 74mm ⌀ and 2mm thick.
• Built-in chromed clips to hold the specimen in place.
Info from 1978-79 Nikon Close-up equipment sales brochure,
with some extra details added.
Macro Copy Stand PB-6M
Specifications
Construction: Frame/base, white translucent acrylic and gray-painted aluminium alloy discs (74mm) and tension adjustable chromed pressure clips.
Compatible bellows: PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment
Suitable lenses: 20mm to 55mm (Micro-Nikkor AF 60mm too)
Reproduction ratios : With PB-6 and Nikkor 50mm f/2 lens:
1/1.1X to 3X (in normal position)
1.4X to 3X (in reverse position)
Dimensions: 90mm(W) x 144mm(H) x 27mm(D)
Weight: 150g with acrylic plate, 170g with aluminium alloy plate.
Features
• Exclusive macro copy stand and specimen stage for the PB-6 bellows.
• Permits both horizontal and vertical setup shooting.
• Easy attachment via a single locking screw at the end of the rail.
• Two types of baseplates (white translucent acrylic and gray-painted aluminium discs) supplied as standard equipment.
The white acrylic disc allows direct or trans-illumination of subjects or slide copying; the 18% gray disc can be used for reflected light through-the-Iens exposure metering as middle gray and neutral white balance reference.
Both discs are 74mm ⌀ and 2mm thick.
• Built-in chromed clips to hold the specimen in place.
Info from 1978-79 Nikon Close-up equipment sales brochure,
with some extra details added.
Nikon 60mm Micro-Nikkor test ⬇
Another take off from #Hoverfly Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
#macrophotography #macro_world #macro_everywhere #macro_clique #raindrop #naturalphotography #nature #earth #macro_experience #macro_love #macro_mood #tgif_macro #greatmacro #macromania #macroworld_tr #macrogrammers #flower #macro_kings #macro_holic #macro_freaks #macro_drama #insects_of_our_world #fotofanatics_macro #macromazement #insects_macro #exclusive_macro
Found this colourful tiny creature which looked inanimate and feigned death. Was about to flick it with my finger without realizing it is a poisonous vapourer moth caterpillar which injects tufts of hair into the skin causing irritation/infection as their defense system ...
The lighting was poor, so I used pop-up flash with DIY diffuser, which makes it my maiden diffuser experiment, and hence no chance to reduce the aperture to make the whole subject in focus!
Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
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Macro Copy Stand PB-6M
Specifications
Construction: Frame/base, white translucent acrylic and gray-painted aluminium alloy discs (74mm) and tension adjustable chromed pressure clips.
Compatible bellows: PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment
Suitable lenses: 20mm to 55mm (Micro-Nikkor AF 60mm too)
Reproduction ratios : With PB-6 and Nikkor 50mm f/2 lens:
1/1.1X to 3X (in normal position)
1.4X to 3X (in reverse position)
Dimensions: 90mm(W) x 144mm(H) x 27mm(D)
Weight: 150g with acrylic plate, 170g with aluminium alloy plate.
Features
• Exclusive macro copy stand and specimen stage for the PB-6 bellows.
• Permits both horizontal and vertical setup shooting.
• Easy attachment via a single locking screw at the end of the rail.
• Two types of baseplates (white translucent acrylic and gray-painted aluminium discs) supplied as standard equipment.
The white acrylic disc allows direct or trans-illumination of subjects or slide copying; the 18% gray disc can be used for reflected light through-the-Iens exposure metering as middle gray and neutral white balance reference.
Both discs are 74mm ⌀ and 2mm thick.
• Built-in chromed clips to hold the specimen in place.
Info from 1978-79 Nikon Close-up equipment sales brochure,
with some extra details added.
The flower doesn't dream of the bee. It blossoms and the bee comes.
Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
#macrophotography #macro_world #macro_everywhere #macro_clique #raindrop #naturalphotography #nature #earth #macro_experience #macro_love #macro_mood #tgif_macro #greatmacro #macromania #macroworld_tr #macrogrammers #flower #macro_kings #macro_holic #macro_freaks #macro_drama #insects_of_our_world #fotofanatics_macro #macromazement #insects_macro #exclusive_macro
44 natural light exposures at ISO 400 of a 3rd instar nymph of Palomena prasina shieldbug, Pentatomidae family.
Equipment used: Nikon D7000, Nikon PB-6 belllows and Rodenstock Rodagon 80/4 lens.
I've recently started a new exclusive macro stream which could be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/crisarg/
I intend to keep both streams but my attention will gradually shift to the other stream. See you there! :)
When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe!
Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
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48 natural light exposures at ISO 250 of a Palomena prasina 4th instar nymph.
Equipment used: Nikon D7000, Nikon PB-6 belllows and Rodenstock Rodagon 80/4 lens.
I've recently started a new exclusive macro stream which could be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/crisarg/
I intend to keep both streams but my attention will gradually shift to the other stream. See you there! :)
✰ This photo was featured on The Epic Global Showcase here: bit.ly/1VqKg7B
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440/731 This butterfly reminds me of all the butterflies we had in my yard as a kid since we were in the path of the butterfly migration. Hundreds and hundreds of butterflies would land in our yard. This butterfly was photographed in the Chicago Nature Museum. Photographed using a Canon 1D Mark II and a #Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens and shot at f/2. #canon_photos #people_and_world #ig_worldclub #naturehippys #igbest_shotz #majestic_macros #smallworld_uc #macro_brilliance #macro_highlight #macro_spotlight #macromood #macro_vision #macro_clique #igbest_macros #macro_freaks #naturewhisperers #igglobalclubmacro #exclusive_macro #macro_perfection #tgif_macro #canonbringit #instagram #photoarena_nature #ig_livorno #ig_lazio #dance_61_ #pf_macro #bartaphoto731
by @bartaphoto on Instagram.
The bad news is that you're falling through air, nothing to hang on to, no parachute; the good news is, there is no ground!
Shot with #olympus in #southampton #uk
#macrophotography #macro_world #macro_everywhere #macro_clique #raindrop #naturalphotography #nature #earth #macro_experience #macro_love #macro_mood #tgif_macro #greatmacro #macromania #macroworld_tr #macrogrammers #flower #macro_kings #macro_holic #macro_freaks #macro_drama #insects_of_our_world #fotofanatics_macro #macromazement #insects_macro #exclusive_macro