"The Snowflake Man" (a short film about Snowflake Bentley)

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2009
  • A short documentary about Snowflake Bentley - Wilson A. Bentley (1865-1931), the first man to ever photograph a snowflake.
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  • @JDeF.39
    @JDeF.39 10 років тому +20

    I have just about every book ever written about Wilson Bentley & I absolutely LOVE him!!! He was a genius, an artist & a real visionary. His work with snow crystals has yet to be matched. And his sister was a delight. :)

  • @michaelbauers8800
    @michaelbauers8800 2 роки тому +2

    I bought multiple snowflake books. I always liked snow flakes.

  • @xenifuloffical502
    @xenifuloffical502 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve watch this so many times for years I just can’t stop watching Chuck thank you for making this.

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling 3 роки тому +4

    What a beautiful presentation, thanks...

  • @lovme2x
    @lovme2x 7 років тому +6

    My son learned about Snowflake Bentley at school. What an interesting and Wonderfull story. Another great innovative human being.

  • @sharonazar1
    @sharonazar1 4 роки тому +5

    so exquisite!!! what a beautiful person he was...I love this video!!

  • @vzd963
    @vzd963 5 років тому +6

    Chuck, my wife and I live in England - we found your film by accident - watched it all - really liked it. Thank you for telling us!

  • @AvidRita
    @AvidRita 13 років тому +8

    Love Elinor Bentley's snowflake earrings. You just know that she's a great gal with that sparkle dangling from her ears and in her eyes.

    • @MmeVerdurin
      @MmeVerdurin 3 роки тому

      Her last name was Merle, not Bentley. She was a friend, not family.

  • @Aperspective1
    @Aperspective1 7 років тому +8

    i appreciate his work! and also very much enjoyed the old lady's comment and her final comment that he is happy now that his work is finding audience. what a beautiful affirmation of the wealth and endurance of human life beyond death and this life.

  • @carolehull2707
    @carolehull2707 8 років тому +5

    I want so amazed at the intricacy of detail in these tiny objects when I first saw Bently s photos. We are so blessed by his dedication. All of my snowflakes are inspired by his work.

  • @davebowles1957
    @davebowles1957 2 роки тому +1

    I'm here after reading the book Forces of Nature by Brian Cox where he tells and explains why the snowflake is six-sided. Fascinating.
    Thank you for making this available.

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 8 років тому +6

    Brilliant man, lovely idea. What an imaginative and fun thing to do. I just am enthralled with Mr. Bentley and his works of art. I can't get enough! Would love to have a big book with all of his photos. I wish I could have worked with him!

  • @BIGMOUTHLOUIS
    @BIGMOUTHLOUIS 5 років тому +4

    just WONDERFUL! I certainly appreciate Mr. Bentley's beautiful gift to society.

  • @appidydafoo
    @appidydafoo Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful film. I am going to show it to my family this season. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @modernism100
    @modernism100 7 років тому +6

    I have always wanted to know more about this devoted, spiritual guy and tonight happened upon this doc. How surprised to see the names and hear the voice of friends of old! Congratulations. Lovely, spare documentary that conveys the essence.

    • @gregorybentley5192
      @gregorybentley5192 7 років тому +1

      Kimberly Lyons there is a museum devoted to him in Jericho. So happy people are keeping this part of my family's history alive

  • @RandyMoe
    @RandyMoe 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing dedication from age 10!

  • @MichaelKrasowitz
    @MichaelKrasowitz 3 роки тому +4

    wonderful story.

  • @Jimilynn
    @Jimilynn 11 років тому +8

    Rest In Peace Sweet Loving Soul.

  • @evilivy666
    @evilivy666 4 роки тому +3

    This is one of my favorite video on UA-cam, much a great work. thank you for making it!

    • @chucksmithNYC
      @chucksmithNYC  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Ivy! Your films are great too 😊

  • @diannehughes2692
    @diannehughes2692 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful short film about a man I knew nothing about until I came across his name in a book

    • @chucksmithNYC
      @chucksmithNYC  Рік тому

      Thanks Dianne! ❄️

    • @annieg942
      @annieg942 7 місяців тому

      I work at an assisted living and they played this documentary for the residents. It happened to be my day off and I read a pamphlet they had about Wilson Bentley and I was so captivated and wish I could have been at the presentation. I actually thought it was the man himself. Did not know he died in 1931 LO. L. Anyway, I'm amazed and fascinated with snowflakes and this was such a cool thing to see. I can't wait to read his book. So glad our activities director decided to show this!

  • @yukiofromtown4050
    @yukiofromtown4050 5 років тому +4

    thanks for this documentary...I wish I could met him...

    • @hugoarce2409
      @hugoarce2409 3 роки тому +1

      Me too so I could touch snow for the first time

  • @editchick
    @editchick Рік тому

    Fantastic!

  • @TheStockwell
    @TheStockwell 9 років тому +33

    Of all the videos about Wilson Bentley there are on UA-cam, this is the one I keep coming back to and passing on to people. I'm planning a full-length film about Bentley.
    Tomorrow, February 7th 2015, is his birthday. I'll be in Jericho, his hometown. The weather forecast? 90 percent chance of snow.

  • @Dirklaudio
    @Dirklaudio 10 років тому +1

    thanks for this movie!!!

  • @Lydia0108
    @Lydia0108 14 років тому +3

    Thanks! I can't wait to show this to the kids at school.

  • @TheRobinRedbreast
    @TheRobinRedbreast 5 років тому +4

    2019 and this is still a great little film.

  • @lindakostin514
    @lindakostin514 9 років тому +2

    This is wonderful!

  • @3804620
    @3804620 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent!

  • @ericachapin
    @ericachapin 8 років тому +2

    WONDERFUL!

  • @mt.pensum
    @mt.pensum 14 років тому +2

    great stuff Chuck, thanks!

  • @celesdavar
    @celesdavar 13 років тому +1

    Beautiful...

  • @candelamuglia961
    @candelamuglia961 5 років тому +3

    God bless this man!

  • @evakeane6724
    @evakeane6724 5 років тому +2

    I watched this in library class today

  • @notevencalm
    @notevencalm 2 роки тому +2

    Great person indeed

  • @englishguy6665
    @englishguy6665 3 роки тому +7

    It's very cool how people can remember this stuff from so long ago, but it must have sucked for him to die right before Christmas, only 2 days!!!!! But that sucks because he couldn't spend Christmas with his family. 😭

    • @artfallaep
      @artfallaep 3 роки тому

      Yeah but he can but you can physically see him

    • @hugoarce2409
      @hugoarce2409 3 роки тому

      @@artfallaep can you explain what you said

    • @artfallaep
      @artfallaep 3 роки тому

      @@hugoarce2409 spirits

  • @xiaojuanjiang8209
    @xiaojuanjiang8209 3 роки тому +4

    Dear Mr.Smith:
    I request your authorization that I will add bilingual subtitles in both Chinese and English.
    In January, 2021,there is a snow study project for the teenagers s in winter camp.
    As an educator in China, I really want to introduce this film to my pupils.
    Waiting for you reply.
    sincerely Jiang

    • @chucksmithNYC
      @chucksmithNYC  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Jiang! You have my permission to add Chinese subtitles. I am very happy the film is being used for educational purposes. Mr. Bentley would approve :)

  • @filebox1
    @filebox1 11 років тому +5

    I am distantly related to Mr. Bentley on my father`s side and am well aware of what he did. I knew Ms. Merle personally. She passed 2 or 3 years ago

  • @chucksmithNYC
    @chucksmithNYC  11 років тому +3

    Thanks for the update John! Ms. Merle was a sweet lady :)

  • @desdicado999
    @desdicado999 10 років тому +2

    beautiful mate ,great presentation

  • @beyoncemcneal7272
    @beyoncemcneal7272 11 років тому +3

    love it

  • @tyndaleisrael6058
    @tyndaleisrael6058 Рік тому +1

    there always has to be a spin that the artist was not understood, yet his parents supported his dream and bought him a camera! And the article they site says he was "World Famous" at his death...

  • @MorriaBat
    @MorriaBat 13 років тому +3

    Great Video ! Very educational ! You must be a proffesional film maker ! Thanks for loads Chuck !

  • @danthewalkingmanen-dorsetg8521
    @danthewalkingmanen-dorsetg8521 3 роки тому +1

    I love this guy ❤️

  • @glowinthedarkstars_
    @glowinthedarkstars_ Рік тому

    So cool

  • @MatthewGorveatte
    @MatthewGorveatte 10 років тому

    amazingly inspiring

  • @tubularmonkeymaniac
    @tubularmonkeymaniac 7 років тому +2

    Thanks Chuck. :)

  • @joyallison4066
    @joyallison4066 10 років тому +2

    so cool...

  • @ClutchNervous
    @ClutchNervous 12 років тому +3

    Dang nature you BEAUTIFUL!

  • @davidcornelius7283
    @davidcornelius7283 5 років тому +2

    Wow i miss him i watch it i was sooo amazed i do it now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😟😟😟

  • @torifaires5073
    @torifaires5073 Рік тому

    Cool

  • @3rdsardisbrownies519
    @3rdsardisbrownies519 3 роки тому +1

    im watchingthis for school

  • @MorriaBat
    @MorriaBat 13 років тому +2

    @MorriaBat I think you are a good spectator of science !

  • @JustChillenTK
    @JustChillenTK 6 років тому +2

    wow much learn very smart

  • @zulemarivera7758
    @zulemarivera7758 6 років тому +1

    it was so very sad

  • @JanArmor
    @JanArmor Рік тому

    Great little movies on snowflakes. I wonder how they'd like this in Buffalo?

  • @torifaires5073
    @torifaires5073 Рік тому

    I LOVE SNOWFLAKES

  • @aditideshpande4471
    @aditideshpande4471 3 роки тому +2

    I read a book of him

  • @nevaehgonzales6408
    @nevaehgonzales6408 8 років тому +4

    were leaning about this in school
    😺

  • @lovejackie1983
    @lovejackie1983 6 років тому +5

    That was my gramdpas dad

    • @cg-ny9078
      @cg-ny9078 6 років тому +1

      N BI-- If this is true, that's awesome. Sorry for your grandpa's loss. I teach my students about his work every year. I'm glad more people appreciate his work now, than they did when he was alive. I know i do.

  • @MorriaBat
    @MorriaBat 13 років тому

    Very good film . Lots of interesting facts in a short video . Though he bought the camera that had a microscope on it already . the camera had already got the microscope attached to in when he bought it . And I don't see how if his family sraped by just because they had spent loads of money on his camera how could he have been filmed doing these experiments ?!? I also thought that he was not that famouse so how do all thes people know about him ? He did not want to be famouse !
    xx x x x x x xx

  • @8970-R
    @8970-R 4 роки тому +2

    I have one problem COMIC SANS

  • @miroirs-jumeaux
    @miroirs-jumeaux Рік тому

    1:30 exulansic!

  • @carriesmith3275
    @carriesmith3275 3 роки тому

    did anyone else get this for school?

  • @artfallaep
    @artfallaep 3 роки тому

    Einstein was better