If you are interested in photographing snowflakes then these books may be of
interest to you. I haven't read or looked at these books, but they are on
my list of books to read.
Eric
The Snowflake Man
A Biography of Wilson A. Bentley by Duncan C. Blanchard
The Snowflake Man is a biography of Wilson Bentley, a farmer from Jericho,
Vermont, who spent a lifetime (1865-1931) studying the beauty and science of
snow crystals. While still in his teens he taught himself how to photograph
the intricate but transient crystals, and then he endured years of
indifference and scorn as others around him derided his fascination before
the artistic and scientific value of his study became known to scientists
and the general public. Bentley was the originator of the well-known saying
"No two snowflakes are alike!" and his more than 5000 photographs of snow
crystals are widely recognized and admired for their beauty and quality.
Snow Crystals
Reprint of the 1931 book by Wilson A. Bentley and W. J. Humphreys.
Includes over 2400 plates of snowflakes, frost, and dew. In print for more
than 65 years, Snow Crystals has inspired countless artists and craftsmen
offering a large selection of snowflake designs.
>From: "Anand DHUPKAR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: snowflakes on your web site - resending
>Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:18:57 -0400
>
>Hello Mark,
>
>Actually, I sent this message last night, however, did not see circled back
>in my in-box, hence, sending once again.
>
>I have been visiting your web-site for quite some time and appreciate the
>photographs - bird photographs you have taken. I also read all the essays
>you have written - explaining your techniques.
>
>What I am very keen is the snowflakes you have photographed. I want to try
>it this winter and would like some guidance on that .. especially the
>set-up
>to go this close. I could not understand what you have mentioned under
>each
>photograph the configuration ....
>"200 f4 with stacked Rikenon 50mm f1.4, bellows, extension tubes"
>or
>"135mm f3.5 with stacked Rikenon 50mm f1.4, bellows, extension tubes"
>
>Would you please explain how you have used these configurations ?
>Would also appreciate any other guidance / issues to be considered.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>
>Anand
>
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