Wilson Bentley'S Snowflake 1225
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This image titled "Wilson Bentley's Snowflake 1225" isn't actually a painting but a photograph taken by Wilson Alwyn Bentley, famously known as Snowflake Bentley. He was a pioneering photographer who developed techniques to capture detailed photographs of individual snowflakes.In this image, you can see a single snowflake magnificently captured, showing its detailed and symmetrical geometric patterns. Each arm of the snowflake features intricate branching and a unique pattern, which Bentley meticulously recorded. His work highlighted the fact that no two snowflakes are exactly alike, each showcasing a stunning example of natural art and symmetry.This photograph is a perfect example of Snowflake Bentley's dedication to capturing the fleeting beauty of snowflakes. The image serves as a scientific record as much as it does a piece of artistic photography, preserving the delicate and transient nature of snowflakes in permanent form. Bentley’s work bridges the realms of art and science, demonstrating his fascination with these ice crystals and his skill in macro-photographic techniques.
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Dubbed as “Snowflake”, Wilson Alwyn Bentley (1865-1931) was a pioneer in snowflake photomicrography. As a child he was fascinated by the natural world, and by the age of 19 he became the first to successfully capture a snowflake photograph with the help of a feather, a microscope and a camera. Bentley photographed thousands of individual snow crystals during his career, some of which we are showcasing in this collection.