Wilson Bentley
American photographer (1867-1931) · United States · On the map · Artists · Lived 1865 to 1931 · aged 66
Wilson Alwyn Bentley, also known as Snowflake Bentley, was an American meteorologist and photographer, who was the first known person to take detailed photographs of snowflakes and record their features.
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About this person
He perfected a process of catching flakes on black velvet such that their images could be captured before they either melted or sublimated, and elaborated the theory that no two snowflakes are identical.
Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1865 to 1931 · aged 66
