Duckie Snowflake

• Prize
  Silver in Special Categories/Macro Photography
• Photographer
  Melissa Robertson
• Agency / Studio
  Melissa N. Robertson Photo
• Technical Info
  Canon Eos 5d Mark Iv With Canon Macro + Extension Lenses, F Stop- 4.5, Iso- 5,000
• Photo Date
  January 6, 2025

Captured in Missouri, USA. As the world grew quiet and Winter Storm Blair settled, I went outside for pictures of the gorgeous ice gems gracefully gliding to earth. As I sat in the dark of night, God dropped this beautiful snowflake at my feet. Looking through the lens, I saw the design. The next day, I asked my son, "What do you see?" He said, "A duckie!" Every time I see Snowflake Duckie, I smile in awe of God's grace and creativity in combining the elements of nature with the reflections of wildlife.

I have enjoyed taking pictures all my life. In March 2018, I captured a real-life snowflake resembling a flower. I fell in love with it and began pursuing macro photography. My photographs became the illustrations in my book series, Washed as White as Snow. The snowflake designs tell different aspects of the story of Jesus Christ's good news for the world. I believe God creates and uses the snowflakes to magnify how all creation glorifies Him by telling the story of His redeeming love for mankind. I enjoy taking nature photos and sharing God's beauty in plants, animals, and landscapes.