Paul Burwell, a wildlife photographer from Edmonton, Alta., has turned his lens on snowflakes. Using a high powered macro lens, special lighting, an unheated studio and a specialized technique, he has learned how to capture beautiful images of the tiny snowflakes.
Paul Burwell Photography
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
The above image shows the same snowflake captured in two photographs taken about one minute apart. Burwell only has a small window to shoot, before features begin to disappear, as shown.
Photo by Paul Burwell
Paul Burwell Photography
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