A Flurry of Flakes

Okay, so four flakes don't qualify as a flurry.

And technically speaking, snowflakes are made of more than one snow crystal stuck together.  That was something I learned a few years ago when I came across the work of Wilson A. Bentley, also known as Snowflake Bentley.  He pioneered the technique of photomicrography, and is recorded as the first to photograph a single snow crystal.  Quite a challenge, considering the equipment needed and conditions required.

My equipment was simple, and conditions quite comfy.

No threat of melting here. 

 However, these little gems . . .

 with all their holes . . .

and empty spaces . . .

were enough of a challenge for my skill level!