Birthday Surprise
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PrizeBronze in Nature/Seasons
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PhotographerMelissa Robertson, United States
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StudioMelissa N Robertson Photo
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The winter was starting out warm and dull for this snowflake photographer. When December 19, 2023, came around, I had yet to see a single snowflake fall or decent frost. However, this morning began differently. It was my birthday, and nature knew it. This morning, I awoke to a beautiful display of frost covering the yard and surrounding surfaces. My favorite area to capture the frost in Missouri is on the car windows. I love seeing the frost stretch across the glass and build pieces to create artistic designs. It was the start of our winter and the best birthday present nature could give me.
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.
Awards Photography Book Awards for Washed as White as Snow: The Good News of Jesus Christ
2020 Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) - Honorable Mention
2020 Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA) - Bronze
2020 Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) - Honorable Mention
2021 Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) - Bronze
2022 Book Awards for Washed as White as Snow: The Life of Jesus Christ
BIFA - Honorable Mention
International Photo Awards (IPA) - Official Selection
MIFA - Honorable Mention
TIFA - Honorable Mention
Photography Awards:
2019
Mike's Camera - Sad Snowflake - 3rd Place
Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards)- Morning's Frost Series - Honorable Mention
ND Awards - Silent Flake - Honorable Mention
Our World in Focus - Fifi's Darlings - Honorable Mention - Pets
MonoVisions Photography Awards - Reflections in the Flake, Midday's Ring, and Eye of the Snowflake - Honorable Mentions
2020
Art Gallery 5'14 Ocean Photo Contest - Number 1 Snowflake - Winner + Showcased in Gallery Exhibit + Invitation to be on Traveler Contest's Judging Panel 2021
Art Gallery 5'14 Ocean Photo Contest - Sea's Slug - Finalist + Showcased in Gallery Exhibit
World Nature Photography Awards - Sea's Slug - 2nd Place
Zebra Awards - Snow Trails and Reflections in the Snowflake - Finalists
MonoVisions - Lightning's Storm and Frosted Snowflake Series - Honorable Mentions
2021
ND Awards - Final Battle Snowflake - 2nd Place
MonoVisions - Final Battle Snowflake - Honorable Mention
MIFA - Color-filled Snowflake Series - Honorable Mention
PX3 - Color-filled Snowflakes Series - Honorable Mention
2022
MIFA - Snake Kisses - Honorable Mention
WILD Photo Awards Q3 - Brown Skink - Highly Commended
2023
WILD Photo Awards Q4- Squirrel's Portrait - Highly Commended
2024
PX3- Birthday Surprise - Bronze + Invitation to Showcase in Exhibition in Paris
PX3 - Sunset's Glow and Artic's Blast Series - Honorable Mentions
MonoVisions - Snowy Nights Series - Honorable Mention