Birch Icescape

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 27, 2010131 views11 comments

Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200 2.8 @70mm. F/6.3, 1/200, ISO 200.

I think this is one of my best shots taken during the ice storm. The form and light appeal to me, I hope the feelings are mutual. Comments appreciated.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on January 27, 2010 at 3:19 PM

I like your image, but think for me anyway it could have a touch more contrast.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 27, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Hey, Albert. I like the textures of the ice and the lines of the tree and limbs, maybe a touch brighter than it turned out here. This makes me feel even colder than I already did!

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 27, 2010 at 7:46 PM

I like what you here and I'd like it even better if the snow were brighter.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Cezar Mart on January 27, 2010 at 7:47 PM

It has a very nice concept, but for me the image lacks a strong foreground subject that would define the photo.

Registered on January 31, 2007, 65 Posts, 444 Comments

Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on January 27, 2010 at 7:56 PM

I can definitely see what interested you here. What's holding me back from really really digging this image is I have to put too much effort into seeing the trunk and main branches, which would help define it more and provide an anchor.

Registered on March 13, 2006, 65 Posts, 1119 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on January 27, 2010 at 8:15 PM

I find the left side stronger with the more repetitious foliage, and the trunk is a bit too centered for me. I think a 4x5 crop of the left side works well. I like the hints of warm ones poking through also. Looking through your portfolio I really like fallen trio and missed it at time of posting.

Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on January 27, 2010 at 9:27 PM

Beautiful details here, Albert!
In addition to the texture of the ice on the tree, I like the cold colors contrasted against the warm glow of the background. I do think it might be stronger if you cropped some off the right side. The light area in the center of the right edge draws my attention away from the tree.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on January 28, 2010 at 6:07 AM

A nice peek into the forest. Maybe overall it lacks a little bit of leading lines for the eyes to move around.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on January 28, 2010 at 6:32 AM

hi, albert. it must have been freezing to work here. nice details all around and I like the subtle light and colors. I feel if the main trunk were more in the right side of the image it would work better, I like the left side better. besides that, this works nicelly as is. fine comp.

Registered on May 6, 2009, 132 Posts, 1406 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 28, 2010 at 8:32 AM

Lovely scene Albert, and I especially like the detail throughout. Beautifully seen and presented.
John & Patty

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on January 28, 2010 at 6:27 PM

Hey albert,
Morris makes a nice point on brightness, but other than that a nice frosty image.

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments