# Macro Snowflake Photography Alexey Klijatov Captures How Unique a Snowflake Really Is By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexey-klijatov References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2013/11/21/macro-snowflake/) & [chaoticmind75.blogspot.ru](http://chaoticmind75.blogspot.ru/2013/08/my-technique-for-snowflakes-shooting.html) People should take the time to truly appreciate the work of Alexey Klijatov, a photographer based in Moscow, Russia, before winter sets in and the love/hate relationship with snow begins to lean towards the latter. At least for those residing in the Northern Hemisphere. Alexey Klijatov has captured stunning [macro views of snowflakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-chocolate-snowflakes) that turn their ephemeral existence into [long lasting sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu). To achieve these images, Alexey Klijatov captures snowflakes from his balcony on a piece of glass, set it against a dark woolen backdrop and shoots away. Of course, a lot more goes on to get the macro perspective he does. But what is more important than that is the detail he captures. Alexey Klijatov manages to show how unique a snowflake is. No two are alike in his series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Macro Photography:** The use of macro photography in capturing unique aspects of nature can be disruptive in the fields of scientific research and nature conservation. - **Artificial Snowflake Replication:** Advancements in technology can facilitate artificial snowflake replication for various applications, including seasonal decorations and scientific research. - **Winter Product Development:** The unique nature of snowflakes can inspire innovative designs and applications for winter-related products, such as clothing, accessories, and home decorations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The use of macro photography in different industries, such as advertising and fashion, can create visually appealing and unique marketing campaigns and products. - **Science:** The study of snowflakes and their unique properties can lead to advancements in fields such as meteorology, material science, and chemistry. - **Winter Sports and Recreation:** The appreciation of the unique beauty of snowflakes can inspire the development of new winter sports and recreation activities and equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Scientifically-Accurate Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-microbiology.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Snow-Accented Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-artois-ads.md)