SnowFlake

No way !
Is it realy real ?!
from the sky real ?!!!

precious

WOW! How??

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all the comments!

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~Denise~ says:

WOW this is great!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheer Images says:

lovely.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

MOEVIEW is Aaron Molina says:

Wow thats some macro Karl. Wonderful. Join more groups Karl. Flickrcentral for sure. Im sure there is a macro group as well.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

singingpixel says:

Wow. Fantastic shot.

--Macro group
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

FREDORIDER says:

Looks great !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

nightmares_n_fairy_tales says:

GORGEOUS!!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Nuno Nascimento says:

This is just amazing. Excellent.

Congratulations!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

sonykus says:

Stunningly beautiful, and instantly faved!
Wonderful capture! :)

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

cruadinx says:

Brilliant image!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

MOEVIEW is Aaron Molina says:

Wow Karl getting a bunch of attention on this one. Nicely done. You a PRO!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ozventure says:

Beautiful.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Thaozilla says:

lovely shot! especially with the shadows around the edges

You are invited to post this picture in The Beauty of Nature
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

vtpeacenik says:

Welcome to flickr!! This wonderful macro made it to Explore.
Congratulations.

An Awesome Shot Award
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Sweetlake says:

This is way cool. Fab job!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

.Luki. says:

Unbelievable shot! Congrats.

L.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

xamad says:

simply gorgeous!!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Wild Curl says:

Beautiful!
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

tassiesim says:

Stunning snowflake
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheer Images says:

Came back to drop an invite off :)
(gallery & instructions)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ShUtTeR PrO says:

Great shot... superbe

(gallery & instructions)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

--------Sunshine-------- [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Awesome Snowflakes, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Clackamore says:

great shot
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

MOEVIEW is Aaron Molina says:

DPG_Top30_logo You've been invited to upload to the pool!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

simon_long says:

This image is a true Flickr's Legend!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Anna.Andres says:

Great shot

This image is a true Flickr's Legend!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoFill says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Fine-ART photos by Invite(votes needed in contests), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Cactus Motel says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Blue, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Color Lover says:

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoFill says:

This shot is good enough for gold!!:

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

burletre says:

Beautiful detail. great shot
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

RoseMist ( in & out ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Winter, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

awohlfarth1 says:

Nice picture, I'd love you to join my group.
Inspiration from the Imagination
Have a great Christmas!

Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Axxolotl (back from OZ) says:

Beautiful!

This shot is good enough for gold!!:

Fine ART photos (Invite Only) Post 1 invite 1
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Josh Beam says:

wow karl, this is amazing!! awesome colors... great macro shot!! happy new year,

josh
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

whistlergal78 says:

Awesome shot! Well done! Happy new years:)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

the_last_dodo says:

Wow, that's unbelievable!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

frazz46 - more out than in (Tis The Season) says:

Wow.....this is sooo neat...!!!!.......amazing the perfection in design.....sure says something about miracles doesn't it.....!!....Wonderful capture....!!!!
WOW, this photo is AMAZING!
Your photo deserves double the EXCELLENCE!!!

Please be sure your photo is TAGGED "SOE"
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

saaay_rah says:

amazingly beautiful!

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rbpdesigner says:

lovely!!!

(gallery & instructions)

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

EDEN PHOTOGRAPHY says:

this is incredible....
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

harald_kirr says:

Wonderful work!
Excellent done! A very beautiful picture...

Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

☻M€rcỲ☺ says:

A little cliche.

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

'SeraphimC says:

Technowankery
Small size, highly circumspect veracity, harsh tones.

Artfaggotry
What mercy said.

delete
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

decaturjonz says:

i don't care if it is cliche, it's awesome

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ shhexycorin ♥ says:

join more shit award groups

-Voted "delete3" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

"SIR: Poseyal : KNIGHT of the DESPOSYNI says:

save nice
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Chiacchierona [deleted] says:

Christmas is over. What Corin said.

delete
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

erich314159265 says:

Nature can be pretty enough on it's own without the HDR, Hue/Saturation pedal to the max treatment.

Delete4
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

.Zickie. says:

Nice for Christmas ... but ... reminds me I owe too much money on my credit card from Christmas bills ..

-Voted "delete5" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

the randeezee says:

simply because it is a macro shot of something soo small it gets my vote

save
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

the half-blood prince says:

you trying to make me look bad?

delete
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

rosca says:

cliche.. no large size...

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bluest_girl says:

Ha! Martino's for the win!

I'm out of comments now.

-Voted "delete9" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

eyebex says:

isn't that pretty!

-Voted "delete10" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

eyebex says:

yes doodles wins

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

treducks says:

Fantastic macro work.

>>>seen on
1-2-3 group
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Raafje says:

Beautiful!

1-2-3 group
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

lorenzaccio* says:

absolutely beautiful!!
>>>seen on
1-2-3 group
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

IchSeheWas,WasDuNichtSiehst says:

i love the colours.. and the macro is great!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

NyToul says:

Superb !
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Sara Björk says:

This is beautiful. Just for curiosity- what lens did you use?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Karl W. says:

I used the canon s3 IS camera in macro mode. So there really isn't a specific lens I used. The new snowflake macros I'm using bellows for them.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

sammorrowphotography says:

Amazing detail
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

MIKA says:

I tried the same and I have to say that your image is still some level above me, congratulations to this nice shot
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Canuck'ed says:

An individual like me...so beautiful the snowflake!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

mia1910 [deleted] says:

amazing picture
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

lschilli says:

amazing.....
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

mylifeasafish812 says:

This is absolutely stunning! Fantastic capture!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

fabio kotinda says:

Stunning pic!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Dangargon74 / Daniel G.G. says:

Fantastic shot. Great job
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Anu2008 says:

Lovely.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

pbraun says:

beauty
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

karanmitra says:

WOW! Thanks for sharing the shot.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Scarleth White says:

wow is that for real?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

descendo says:

beautiful shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

MANNOVER says:

You Are A Light Painter!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

zakazmi says:

beautiful photo.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

zakazmi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ColoursMag, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

拾貳 says:

wow ! beautiful !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

dawnsweeney04 says:

Hi, I’m an intern working at the Science Museum of Minnesota. We have an upcoming exhibition called WATER and are interested in including this picture in a photo show we are putting together for this exhibit. If you would be willing to allow us to use this photo, please e-mail me at dawnsweeney04@yahoo.com. Thank you!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Star Maiden [deleted] says:

Nice photo Karl ... but how did you manage to take this shot without having the snowflake melt?
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

cltan47 [deleted] says:

excellent shot
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Mellard says:

Fantastic!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Karl W. says:

The snowflake was taken on a metal blue railing on a day about 15F out. So that's how it lasted long enough for a few photos of it.

Thanks everyone!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Pury Delucca Abrams Photography says:

So pretty
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Le nai says:

this is unbelievable..i love it!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Jason Lester Photography says:

stunning
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

пσdα says:

AMAZING !!

i like it so much . .

keep it UP . .

comment me please ={
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Nazra! says:

wow that's a pretty snowflake.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

PetitPlat by sk_ says:

:D I understand your feeling about selling this photo :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiffany Wilder says:

Wow! That is beautiful!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Rui Almeida - Fotografia says:

5*

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Rufra says:

..very nice one.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Diego Dalmaso (out for a time) says:

Mamma mia!

BEAUTIFUL!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Patty Peixoto says:

Amazing!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

chococup says:

very nice...simply beautiful

Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Toni Clar says:

increible!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Elin_l90 says:

Wow amazing!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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