TITLE: Final Battle Snowflake

Captured on March 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in Larkspur, CO. I specialize in snowflake photography. On a beautiful day of flurries, these two snowflakes fell together intertwined by what looks like jagged swords engaging in a battle to the final melt. The larger snowflake reflected more sunlight making it look like a king was standing at the top celebrating victory and crowns at each point.
This is my favorite snowflake photograph that I have captured out of the thousands. Snowflakes are amazing and full of surprises and intricate designs, but my heart always goes back to this particular snowflake battle. A fight to the very end, just as we fight to the very end of every day. We fight in our souls to win battles every day in this world and to celebrate each win, big and small.
When we look closely at nature, we see that it too fights battles to give us beauty and admiration to the very end of its moment.

AUTHOR: Melissa Robertson (United States)

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.

Photography Awards and Recognitions:
Washed as White as Snow: The Good News of Jesus Christ (Book) 2020 & 2021
Washed as White as Snow: The Life of Jesus Christ (Book) 2022
Sad Snowflake 2019
Eye of the Snowflake 2019
Midday’s Ring 2019
Reflections in the Flake 2019
Fifi’s Darlings 2019
Mornings Frost Series 2019
Silent Flake 2019
Number 1 Snowflake 2020
Sea's Slug 2020
Snow Trails 2020
Reflections in the Snowflake 2020
Lightning's Storm 2020
Frosted Snowflake Series 2020
Final Battle Snowflake 2021
Color Filled Snowflakes Series 2021
Snake Kisses 2022
Brown Skink 2022
Squirrel's Portrait 2023
Birthday Surprise 2024
Sunset's Glow 2024
Artic Blast/Snowy Nights Series 2024