Image description
A close-up view of intricate ice crystals forming geometric patterns in the cold winter air. The light highlights the cool texture and transparency of the frozen surface.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 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 chosen to achieve sufficient depth of field for the intricate structures at 45mm, while the ISO 200 and 1/320 shutter speed ensure a sharp and noise-free image.
- Use a wide aperture if you want to reduce the depth of field and focus specifically on individual ice crystals.
- Pay attention to the light when considering your composition to highlight the transparency and texture of the frozen surfaces.
- Experiment with different angles regarding your perspective to effectively isolate the geometric shapes of the crystals.