Not the greatest photo of a snowflake I've taken, but it's the best I could manage today. Flakes were all small and broken by the wind, so it was very rare to encounter a complete one like this. Snow day tomorrow, expect better snow shots
It was late when I sent this & forgot the link, so I'll try again. This piece has been featured in my journal, if you would like it removed please let me know & I will. Hope you enjoy it, this image is wonderful . [link]
Thanks! It's the molecular geometry of H20 molecules. When the two Hydrogens bond with the one Oxygen atom, they form a bent-line shape, making a 120-degree angle. You can see this 120-degree angle when the water freezes.