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andrew osokin snowflakes ice crystals

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#1    Still Waters

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Posted 20 December 2012 - 11:20 PM

Andrew Osokin's macro photographs of snowflakes and ice formations. The Moscow-based photographer captures detailed photos of the intricate structures of individual snowflakes and ice crystals that are in the process of melting away.

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Posted 20 December 2012 - 11:28 PM

Breathtaking! I love these. :)
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Posted 20 December 2012 - 11:39 PM

These really make me want a better camera. I love the last one especially.

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Posted 28 December 2012 - 01:14 AM

View Postsarah_444, on 20 December 2012 - 11:39 PM, said:

These really make me want a better camera. I love the last one especially.
I love snowy sceneries so much :yes:

Edited by CuriousGreek, 28 December 2012 - 01:15 AM.

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Posted 29 December 2012 - 09:22 AM

So delicate intricate and so beautiful. :yes:
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Posted 29 December 2012 - 12:05 PM

Absolutely stunning.

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Posted 29 December 2012 - 04:30 PM

The perfection of nature. Beautiful pictures.
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Posted 30 December 2012 - 02:06 PM

View Postsusieice, on 29 December 2012 - 04:30 PM, said:

The perfection of nature. Beautiful pictures.

You must love all that ice!!! :blush:
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Posted 30 December 2012 - 03:42 PM

View PostMistydawn, on 30 December 2012 - 02:06 PM, said:

You must love all that ice!!! :blush:
As long as I don't have to drive or walk on it. :wub:  Each particle is so delicately crafted it's a shame it all adds up to one big mess.
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Posted 30 December 2012 - 04:15 PM

View Postsusieice, on 30 December 2012 - 03:42 PM, said:

As long as I don't have to drive or walk on it. :wub:  Each particle is so delicately crafted it's a shame it all adds up to one big mess.

Ahhhh! You have described me perfectly!!!! Bless your wee heart! :w00t:
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