Heat (Winter Theme) +B&W

Gallery: FloraPosted February 14, 201187 views16 comments

An Odd title for a snowy scene I suppose, until you notice the effect of the tree trunks on the snow cover. I think plants growing close to the forest's heat-collectors (as well as streams, like in the foreground here) will get a head start in the spring. This looks pretty good in black and white, but I decided to use the color version to emphasize the warmth of the trees.

Canon 50D
f/18 @ 1/200 sec.; ISO 200
Handheld

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 14, 2011 at 4:32 PM

I like this Wayne especially the long shadows and animal tracks. Beautiful find on a glorious winter day.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 14, 2011 at 4:33 PM

Really nice comp and I think the color works well to your purpose, Wayne. The various tracks add to the image as well. Such an interesting winter scene.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 14, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Perfect exposure and delightful comp. I especially like the animal tracksd on the right side.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 14, 2011 at 5:11 PM

I think you did well expressing the warmth of the trees. I like the animal tracks as added interest.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM

Beautiful image Wayne. It really does make me want to be there. I particularly like the composition and the light. Good job on the exposure as has already been mentioned. I'll be interested in seeing the conversion if you decide to do it.

pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM

Wayne:
Lovely scene. Nothing beats a walk in quite snow covered woods for solitude and recharging ones batteries (energy). Wish I was there.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM

Hi wayne

A marvelous woodland scene ! Love the wonderous lines of the trees and shadows in the snow

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on February 15, 2011 at 1:25 AM

Quite Interesting here Wayne. Well thats natures ways. That aside the composition is outstanding, those long shadows on the whites are fantastic. Well seen and captured.

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on February 15, 2011 at 2:21 AM

wonderful winter scene...fine light and shadows

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on February 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

I really have trouble with scenes like this. You've handled it really well. Great job.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on February 15, 2011 at 11:59 AM

Hi Wayne,

Love the strong diagonal shadows.

I think this would have been stunning in black and white.

Cheers,

Carol

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on February 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

leaving the color really brings out the warmth of the scene, Wayne. The tracks are a nice touch.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on February 15, 2011 at 1:59 PM

Thanks everyone. I didn't know the tracks would be such a hit in the Flora Gallery. It's always good to follow the wild turkeys around when shooting in the snow.

PAT: You asked to see a B&W version. I did not save the B&W conversion, but I did save a closer view. (I tend to be more of a scientific illustrator than an artist, and this one concentrates more on the heat wells around the trees.) I'll have to brighten that gray-looking snow if I ever use this for anything.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

I like it in b&w too Wayne. It's a strong composition and I think the heat wells are interesting. I also like the shadows and the turkey tracks of course.

pat

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on February 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

When I first saw this Wayne I thought this would be awesome in BW. Thanks for including the BW conversion.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

Wayne: Sorry to be so late to this fine party. Beautiful scene. I also like the added element of the tracks. Terrific capture. >=))>

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