Layered

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 12, 2010319 views16 comments

I apologize for my lack of participation this year, I've been swamped with school and getting ready for art shows. This was taken back in early January this year along MN's North Shore of Lake Superior with fellow NPNer Joel Truckenbrod.

I found this unique ice formation about twenty minutes before sunset and decided to wait until the sun got low enough the light up the rushing water as it went over the rocks. I shot this with the intent of cropping it to a pano because the top of the frame wasn't as aesthetically pleasing as the rest of the image.

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Comments and critiques appreciated.

Thanks,

Ben

5D Mark II - 16-35mm @ 30mm - Tripod/cable release - CP
ISO 100 - f/16 - 1/2 second

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 12, 2010 at 7:20 PM

I really like this Ben. The contrasts are wonderful. It almost could be ice and lava...... and the back ground water adds a nice third element.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on March 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Incredible Ben, this is fascinating! The variety of textures, colors, and lines is just amazing. Very unique as well. Nothing to nit here.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 12, 2010 at 7:42 PM

Spectacular lines, colors, and detail here!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 12, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Neat juxtaposition of elements. That texture in the ice could be it's own image.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 12, 2010 at 10:30 PM

This is superb Ben. The patterns in the ice are outstanding on their own but with that light and the three layers of your composition, you have a phenomenal image. Large image is a real gift.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 13, 2010 at 1:54 AM

The colors are just amazing. Great textures and details.....and wonderful light, too. Well done.

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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on March 13, 2010 at 2:34 AM

Very interesting shot. I don't quite fully understand it, but I think that adds to the mystery and uniqueness.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on March 13, 2010 at 4:40 AM

Excellent Benjamin!!! Very strong work.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 13, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Stunning light, colors and layers. Think the 1/2 sec. coats the rock just right!

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Comment posted by Erik Stensland on March 13, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Simply delightful! I love the way you played with the shapes and textures in this as well as the play on warm and cold colors. Love it!

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 13, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Wonderful Ben; I love what you've done with this.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on March 13, 2010 at 12:53 PM

oh, this is fabulous. lots of colors and textures to apreciate here. light is nice and you´re framing is awsome. great work.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on March 13, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Just fantastic Benjamin,
The multiple layers of rock and ice combined with the light is splendid. What a great pano print this will make.
Great job and vision here

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on March 13, 2010 at 9:28 PM

I really like this one. The reflected light on the rocks is very nice.

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Comment posted by Taylor Reed on March 15, 2010 at 2:07 PM

Excellent "out of the box" shot here, love the "fire" set next to the ice like that

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Comment posted by Eric Good on March 15, 2010 at 11:32 PM

What a great collection of different elements, colors and textures. I can't think of anything I would change here... beautiful work!

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