Norbert Span

Norbert Span studied meteorology, glaciology and astronomy in Innsbruck. Ice and glaciers were also the main topics of his dissertation. After completing his doctorate, he worked as a research assistant at the Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics at the University of Innsbruck. During this time, he undertook several research trips to various glaciers around the world. But even the smallest ice structures fascinate him. Every winter day when it snows, he stands in his garden shed and watches for these delicate beauties with his microscope and camera. The main subjects are snow crystals. Over the years, he has built up a huge archive of the enormous variety of crystal shapes. Span is one of the best photographers in his field and there is probably no one else who has so many high-quality photos of snow crystals.