Getting Snow

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 19, 2012269 views30 comments

Now that we have finally been getting some snow it has been nice to get out and do some winter shooting. I made this picture at Smith Lake a couple miles from home. Same area as my last post with the cattails and birch. Thanks for all of your comments on that one!
I did a b/w conversion with this and thought it had more of the feel and look I was experiencing while there. On a scale of 0-20 I added a touch of glow at a setting of 2 in PS. I kind of liked just the bit of effect it added on this winter scene (not something I normally do). This does look better in the large version included. Interested in your thoughts. Thank you! Nick
More snow on the way tomorrow!
5D2, 24-105@40, iso 100, f/11 and 1/60 sec.

Comments

30 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM

I am liking this a lot, Nick. I like the higher contrast, stark presentation and good choice with B&W. I might like a bit more room on top, but very minor. Very fine!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 19, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Nick, this is a very appealing composition for me, with the high key character of the upper part and the darker reflection at the bottom anchoring the image. Your b&w conversion is perfectly consistent with the subtle details to me. I think this image must be seen really large to do it justice.

Peter

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM

I really like the contrast here Nick especially in the larger version. I like the glow too since it adds some interest to the darker water.

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Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on January 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Awesome B&W--love the feel of this and that little touch of glow--beautiful!

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 19, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Very nice winter scene with some strong graphic qualities. I like this image very much. I also like the effect of the glow, though I confess I'm not sure what you're referring to with the "scale of 0-20" stuff...does that refer to some sort of Orton action that you use? Like Harley I'd probably prefer a bit more room at the top, but that's relatively insignificant.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on January 19, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Love it

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 19, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Thanks much for your comments so far.
Harley, Yes, I can see a bit more up top as well. I actually do have it but the border I put on brought it down more than I thought it would. Decided to leave it for here. If I do a print there will be a little more room there. Thanks.
Phil, Most of my photoshop processing is kept quite simple, and I kind of like it that way, but I was playing around and found it under filters, then distort and then diffuse glow (CS4). Just decided to play with it a little. Kind of fun...

Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 19, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Wow - outstanding Nick!!! This is one of the finest B&W's I seen in a while - absolutely engaging and inviting. Well done.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 19, 2012 at 6:58 PM

The starkness of this image with the little glow works very well. Nice work.

- Dan

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on January 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Wonderfully graphic. I think I prefer a bit the tonality to be less heavy at the bottom but it the contrast it provides might also be part of its success.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 19, 2012 at 10:26 PM

Sweetness nick. The trees and the reflection are starkly beautiful.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 19, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Wonderful, graphic image, Nick. Your choice of b/w works very well and I really like the results of your processing. Large version is a definite must see. Well done.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 19, 2012 at 11:33 PM

This is really excellent, Nick. Sort of a positive-negative look. Very nice image.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 20, 2012 at 12:18 AM

I too am liking the bright graphic nature of this scene and your processing. Glad you are getting some snow. I hope to be getting some too this weekend. Not near or around my home, but within driving distance.

Chris

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 20, 2012 at 12:53 AM

Beautiful Winter image, Nick!

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Comment posted by David Edwards on January 20, 2012 at 1:52 AM

Excellent b&w Nick. Love your processing work and the touch of glow is just enough I reckon. Wonderful strong graphic with the dark trees and white bg and the contrasting dark reflection. Excellent comp and mood.

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Comment posted by Jim Bullard on January 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Very nice Nick. I think the glow is appropriate. I like that the darkest trees are just left of center and the image gets ever so subtly lighter toward the edges.

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Comment posted by John Williams on January 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Excellent Nick! I love everything about this, BW/glow/comp/subject. Well done.

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on January 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Really nice classic feel to this. Nicely seen and nicely processed.

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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on January 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Lovely B&W!

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on January 20, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Love the stark, graphic quality of this Nick! The slight glow works well here.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on January 20, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Beautifully composed and processed.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on January 20, 2012 at 11:07 PM

The simple composition and excellent processing has resulted in a stunning photograph. Winter has never looked better.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Thanks so much for all of your nice comments on this. I'm glad you enjoyed this winter scene. Nick

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on January 22, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Simply gorgeous!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 22, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Thank you Denise! Glad you liked this. Nick

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on January 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM

Love the high key look of this one, Nick, nicely presented! Glad someones getting snow..it's been mostly rain and ice here.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 24, 2012 at 7:45 AM

Hey Zack! Thanks so much. We had to wait quite awhile but finally started getting snow. Hope you get some nice snow instead of the ice and rain soon. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on January 24, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Nick - I think that adding that dark water is the trick to a scene that otherwise would have been quite well ah - white. As usual, well seen. Send some clear skies this way for northern lights.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 24, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Tom, Thanks! I liked the dark water too. Suppose to cloud up here tonight, but at 8 pm central time it is still looking pretty good. I hope the clear sky holds for the lights! Might work out for you, and I'm thinking there is a good chance your way. Nick

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