Ice Crystals?

NecroticSoldier · 05-18-2010, 07:51 PM

How would I approach taking pictures of ice crystals? Trying to go up to one and use a macro and hope for the best?

Adam · 05-18-2010, 08:06 PM

Typically you don't want to use flash. That's the only recommendation I can think of

NecroticSoldier · 05-18-2010, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Typically you don't want to use flash. That's the only recommendation I can think of

;D thanks Adam! Darn, just missed winter too. (that's when I started photography)

JeffJS · 05-18-2010, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by NecroticSoldier

;D thanks Adam! Darn, just missed winter too. (that's when I started photography)

Wet a glass jar and stick it in the freezer. Something photo worthy is bound to form. Your working time may be quite short though. Another thing you could try is shaving some ice on to a clear or contrasting dish to make some snow. Again, working time will be short. Put your 50 on your TC and shoot away.

Wheatfield · 05-19-2010, 07:29 AM

This guy used to have his methodology published on his website, I don't know if he still does or not:

Mark Cassino Photo Gallery

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05-18-2010, 08:09 PM	#3
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Typically you don't want to use flash. That's the only recommendation I can think of ;D thanks Adam! Darn, just missed winter too. (that's when I started photography)

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JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by NecroticSoldier ;D thanks Adam! Darn, just missed winter too. (that's when I started photography) Wet a glass jar and stick it in the freezer. Something photo worthy is bound to form. Your working time may be quite short though. Another thing you could try is shaving some ice on to a clear or contrasting dish to make some snow. Again, working time will be short. Put your 50 on your TC and shoot away.

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