Hump Day Hiatus When it’s October or November, that first snowfall of the winter in northern climes is always a magical experience. By this time of year, no one is enthralled by snow. We’re more than ready for spring. Even so, it’s amazing to contemplate that every snowflake is unique. Trillions may fall in a single storm, but the evidence suggests that each one is different. Someone said our recent ice storm in the South was “humbling.” Speaking of which: it’s noteworthy that these tiny, lacy, delicate crystals can paralyze the mightiest metropolis. That’s humbling, indeed.
Here are some snowflakes captured as they form:
snowtime from Иванов Вячеслав on Vimeo.
If you’re interested, here’s a short (8:33) documentary about W.A. Bentley, known as “Mr. Snowflake,” a man who devoted his entire life to photographing snowflakes. As he said in 1925, “Every crystal was a masterpiece of design and no one design was ever repeated. When a snowflake melted, that design was forever lost. Just that much beauty was gone, without leaving any record behind.” – Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley