Sunday, January 28, 2018

Winter Wonders: “Snowflake” Bentley and the Miracle in Snow

Although I am not a fan of winter or snow, I am absolutely fascinated by snowflakes. These tiny little ice crystals are amazing. Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley was the first person to photograph individual flakes of snow. He didn't have any fancy electron or digital equipment. He took stunningly beautiful snowflake photographs with an old fashioned bellows camera to which he had attached a microscope. During his lifetime he captured over 5000 snowflakes on photo plates.

Snowflakes are like tiny works of art, but they are only on display until they melt. Talk about a time sensitive opportunity! Sometimes we need to look at and appreciate the little things in life...like snowflakes.  You know, stop and smell the roses. In the winter there aren’t a lot of flowers to smell, but every time it snows, we can appreciate a snowflake even if we don't like the snowfall. There are many opportunities in life when we need to remind ourselves to appreciate the little things and we need to learn to do it before they "melt".

This winter, I am hoping to be able to take lots of pictures, including pictures of snow and if I’m lucky, some snowflake photos, as well. That would be really exciting.

If winter seems like it’s never going to end, focus on the snowflakes and not the snow. When it snows, go out and take some pictures. The little things count in a big way. Looking for small miracles can help you see the wonder, in winter and in life. 





To learn more about “Snowflake” Bentley visit the Snowflake Bentley website or look for Snowflake Bentley books at your local bookstore or online at Indigo or Amazon. The Snowflake Bentley book by Jacqueline Briggs Martin is a beautifully illustrated (Mary Azarian) story book that will delight young and old, alike. 


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