Snowflakes

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/260475330_RoDtA-O.jpg

This was captured from my bedroom window during a snowfall. I used the Canon 1D Mark II N to the body was attached 3 extension tubes, then a Sigma 150 Macro lens attached to the tubes, then a Canon 50/1.8 reversed on the front of the Sigma.

Handheld. Almost full frame. 5 separate images stacked using CombineZM to gain more DOF.

[Dave Phillips]

quite beautiful with that sci-fi kit..
Amazes me what you accomplish sometimes Jody

[Susan Griffith]

Jody,

This is a gorgeous image. I love the contrast which really brings out the details.

-Susan

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Beautiful image, Jody. I like it a lot.

[Don Lacy]

All that work paid off a wonderful image.

[Robert O'Toole]

Very nice I like the subject and the cool 2 tone background.

One thing stands out to me, other than the image is great, is the flakes are leaning to the left quite a bit, its a little distracting.

Robert

[Mary Stamper]

I like this image a lot. The almost metallic sheen it has is very striking.

[John Cooper]

An awesome image Jody - you really applied some photo skills here!!

[Mike Moats]

Hey Jody, very well done. I like the comp with the two flakes balancing on each side. The image has a lot of negative space and a little tighter crop would be nice.

[Hansel D.]

Wow, extraordinary image, I love the detail and how it is sharp but not too sharp.

[Chris Ober]

Incredible technique. 5 shots handheld and meged with that combination? Pretty steady hands you have.
It's very pretty and I agree about the slight tilt making it seem a bit off.