Snowflakes in Photographs (Dover Pictorial Archive)

Over 850 photographs of snow crystals, captured for almost a century by W.A. Bentley, reveal the beauty of nature's design in a remarkable selection of snowflake images. For almost a century, W. A. Bentley caught and photographed thousands of snowflakes in his workshop at Jericho, Vermont, and made available to scientists and art instructors samples of his remarkable work. His painstakingly prepared images were remarkable revelations of nature's diversity in uniformity: no two snowflakes are exactly alike, but all are based on a common hexagon. In 1931, the American Meteorological Society gathered the best of Bentley's photos and had them published; that work has long been available in a Dover reprint edition. The present volume includes a selection of 72 of the best plates (containing over 850 royalty-free, black-and-white photographs), carefully selected from that larger collection. An inexhaustible source of design inspiration for artists, designers, and craftspeople, these graceful patterns are ideal for use in textile and wallpaper design, as well as a host of other creative projects. These images will also appeal to anyone intrigued by the intricacy and beauty of design in the natural world. A century of snowflake photos! Witness the beauty and diversity of nature! W.A. Bentley's renowned collection of snowflake photographs will amaze you with intricate details, patterns, and designs that no two flakes are alike. Explore 850 royalty-free black-and-white photographs for your inspiration. Ideal for creative projects, these mesmerizing snowflakes provide an inexhaustible source of design inspiration for artists, designers, and crafters. Perfect for any creative use, such as textile and wallpaper designs, scrapbooking, greeting cards, or a host of other projects. Discover art in nature: Get captivated by the intricate wonders of nature with these unique photographs. Be intrigued by the beauty and design in each snowflakesimply remarkable revelations from the natural world!