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Meet 'Snowflake' Bentley: The farmer who changed meteorology
Wilson Bentley captured over 5,000 snowflakes and documented weather conditions, inspiring scientists and artists with his pioneering photography in the late 1800s.
- On March 18, 2026, Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley became the first person to photograph individual snowflakes, achieving the first successful snowflake photographs in 18-85.
- Using a microscope his mother gave him and a modified camera, Bentley in Jericho, Vermont pursued snowflake photography driven by his winter fascination.
- Each photograph carried a documentation number and weather notes recording temperature, humidity and storm part, which Bentley used to develop theories on crystal formation.
- Over his lifetime he captured more than 5,000 intricate snow crystals, and today scientists, artists and visitors continue to draw on those images.
- Recent coverage noted that 'no two snowflakes are alike' traces back to Bentley's work and was taught by his family, including great-grand niece Sue Richardson.
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