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

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  • čas přidán 23. 12. 2009
  • A short documentary about Snowflake Bentley - Wilson A. Bentley (1865-1931), the first man to ever photograph a snowflake.
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Komentáře • 88

  • @michaelbauers8800
    @michaelbauers8800 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @xenifuloffical502
    @xenifuloffical502 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling Před 3 lety +4

    What a beautiful presentation, thanks...

  • @AvidRita
    @AvidRita Před 13 lety +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 Před 3 lety

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

  • @JenniferDeFillippo
    @JenniferDeFillippo Před 9 lety +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. :)

  • @sharonazar1
    @sharonazar1 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @BIGMOUTHLOUIS
    @BIGMOUTHLOUIS Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @MichaelKrasowitz
    @MichaelKrasowitz Před 3 lety +4

    wonderful story.

  • @davebowles1957
    @davebowles1957 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @vzd963
    @vzd963 Před 5 lety +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!

  • @diannehughes2692
    @diannehughes2692 Před rokem +1

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

    • @chucksmithNYC
      @chucksmithNYC  Před rokem

      Thanks Dianne! ❄️

    • @annieg942
      @annieg942 Před 4 měsíci

      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!

  • @lovme2x
    @lovme2x Před 7 lety +6

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

  • @appidydafoo
    @appidydafoo Před rokem +1

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

  • @RandyMoe
    @RandyMoe Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing dedication from age 10!

  • @notevencalm
    @notevencalm Před rokem +2

    Great person indeed

  • @yukiofromtown4050
    @yukiofromtown4050 Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @hugoarce2409
      @hugoarce2409 Před 3 lety +1

      Me too so I could touch snow for the first time

  • @Jimilynn
    @Jimilynn Před 11 lety +8

    Rest In Peace Sweet Loving Soul.

  • @modernism100
    @modernism100 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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

  • @evilivy666
    @evilivy666 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @chucksmithNYC
      @chucksmithNYC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Ivy! Your films are great too 😊

  • @Aperspective1
    @Aperspective1 Před 7 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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.

  • @candelamuglia961
    @candelamuglia961 Před 5 lety +3

    God bless this man!

  • @TheRobinRedbreast
    @TheRobinRedbreast Před 5 lety +4

    2019 and this is still a great little film.

  • @TheStockwell
    @TheStockwell Před 9 lety +33

    Of all the videos about Wilson Bentley there are on CZcams, 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.

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 Před 8 lety +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!

  • @tyndaleisrael6058
    @tyndaleisrael6058 Před rokem +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...

  • @3804620
    @3804620 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent!

  • @filebox1
    @filebox1 Před 11 lety +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

  • @evakeane6724
    @evakeane6724 Před 5 lety +2

    I watched this in library class today

  • @Lydia0108
    @Lydia0108 Před 13 lety +3

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

  • @englishguy6665
    @englishguy6665 Před 3 lety +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. 😭

    • @scred6846
      @scred6846 Před 3 lety

      Yeah but he can but you can physically see him

    • @hugoarce2409
      @hugoarce2409 Před 3 lety

      @@scred6846 can you explain what you said

    • @scred6846
      @scred6846 Před 3 lety

      @@hugoarce2409 spirits

  • @editchick
    @editchick Před rokem

    Fantastic!

  • @lindakostin514
    @lindakostin514 Před 9 lety +2

    This is wonderful!

  • @danthewalkingmanen-dorsetg8521

    I love this guy ❤️

  • @mt.pensum
    @mt.pensum Před 14 lety +2

    great stuff Chuck, thanks!

  • @beyoncemcneal7272
    @beyoncemcneal7272 Před 11 lety +3

    love it

  • @xiaojuanjiang8209
    @xiaojuanjiang8209 Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +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 :)

  • @MorriaBat
    @MorriaBat Před 13 lety +3

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

  • @desdicado999
    @desdicado999 Před 10 lety +2

    beautiful mate ,great presentation

  • @celesdavar
    @celesdavar Před 13 lety +1

    Beautiful...

  • @ericachapin
    @ericachapin Před 8 lety +2

    WONDERFUL!

  • @ClutchNervous
    @ClutchNervous Před 12 lety +3

    Dang nature you BEAUTIFUL!

  • @chucksmithNYC
    @chucksmithNYC  Před 11 lety +3

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

  • @Dirklaudio
    @Dirklaudio Před 10 lety +1

    thanks for this movie!!!

  • @tubularmonkeymaniac
    @tubularmonkeymaniac Před 7 lety +2

    Thanks Chuck. :)

  • @davidcornelius7283
    @davidcornelius7283 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @joyallison4066
    @joyallison4066 Před 10 lety +2

    so cool...

  • @torifaires5073
    @torifaires5073 Před rokem

    I LOVE SNOWFLAKES

  • @funerql
    @funerql Před rokem

    So cool

  • @JanArmor
    @JanArmor Před rokem

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

  • @MatthewGorveatte
    @MatthewGorveatte Před 10 lety

    amazingly inspiring

  • @MorriaBat
    @MorriaBat Před 13 lety +2

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

  • @3rdsardisbrownies519
    @3rdsardisbrownies519 Před 3 lety +1

    im watchingthis for school

  • @JustChillenTK
    @JustChillenTK Před 6 lety +2

    wow much learn very smart

  • @aditideshpande4471
    @aditideshpande4471 Před 3 lety +2

    I read a book of him

  • @torifaires5073
    @torifaires5073 Před rokem

    Cool

  • @zulemarivera7758
    @zulemarivera7758 Před 6 lety +1

    it was so very sad

  • @nevaehgonzales6408
    @nevaehgonzales6408 Před 8 lety +4

    were leaning about this in school
    😺

  • @lovejackie1983
    @lovejackie1983 Před 6 lety +5

    That was my gramdpas dad

    • @cg-ny9078
      @cg-ny9078 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @user-un6jf5gh6q
    @user-un6jf5gh6q Před 4 lety +2

    I have one problem COMIC SANS

  • @MorriaBat
    @MorriaBat Před 13 lety

    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

  • @miroirs-jumeaux
    @miroirs-jumeaux Před rokem

    1:30 exulansic!

  • @carriesmith3275
    @carriesmith3275 Před 3 lety

    did anyone else get this for school?

  • @joejamata5583
    @joejamata5583 Před rokem

    Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.

  • @scred6846
    @scred6846 Před 3 lety

    Einstein was better