Image description
A high-resolution close-up reveals the delicate, geometric structure of frozen ice crystals. The cool lighting accentuates the crystalline transparency and sharp edges of the frozen water.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'210 × 6'947 px (36.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this close-up, an aperture of f/8 was used to capture the delicate ice crystals with sufficient depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/320 s ensures a crisp, shake-free image. The low sensitivity of ISO 200 contributes to the detailed rendering of the textures.
- Use a mid-range aperture to achieve sharp focus across both the foreground and background planes of the ice crystals.
- Maintain a sufficiently fast shutter speed to capture the intricate geometric structures without blur.
- Focus your composition on the interplay between crystalline transparency and the cool light reflecting off the edges.