PULLMAN, Wash. – Freezing temperatures often bring out amazing artistic details, if you look closely.
Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services, stopped for a moment to capture a few of those somewhat hidden sights on Monday.
For photographers, here’s how Hubner said he got the shot. “I first tried to get some photos Monday morning, but the granular snow that was falling was like giant meteorites that destroyed the snow flakes before I could get a shot. So, I had to wait until the snow stopped.
“I had to very gently flick away the recent top crust covering, which revealed the icy snow flakes below. The photos were taken with a 105mm macro lens with three extension tubes. Lighting was provided by a flash on the end of a Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm attached to the bottom of the camera. All shots were handheld while holding his breath.
“The slightest warmth melts these incredibly small structures. And even the slightest breeze blows them away.”