Winter Wonderland

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted January 20, 2013354 views7 comments

This is Lake Cohasset and Axe Factory Run Bridge, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown, Ohio. I am fond of and very familiar with this area because, although it is not visible, the house in which I lived growing up is located just on top of the hill to the right of the bridge. I have included a different, wider comp as the larger image. Please let me know which comp is preferred. Thanks! All questions, comments, and suggestions welcome.

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7 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 20, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Very very nice Scott. I absolutely love how the reflection is clipped by the snow and ice. I've also always liked stone bridges. This scene is quite magical to me.

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Comment posted by William Gillis on January 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Scott,

This is a beautiful image in all respects. I like the wider comp because it gives you more of the reflections. The hint of red on the bushes provides a nice contrast to the color of the bridge against the white.This image reminds me of a scene in a film of which I cannot remember the name of. Oh well. A superb image. Well done.

William Gillis

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on January 20, 2013 at 5:57 PM

A great winter scene. I do believe I like the larger version better, since it more easily defines the foreground area, AND gives some needed breathing room for the left side of the bridge.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on January 20, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Beautiful scene and comp scott. I much prefer the smaller comp.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on January 20, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Beautiful scene. I prefer this tighter crop, as it really causes the bridge and bush colors to pop.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on January 21, 2013 at 5:42 AM

Scott ..you can call this paradise..and if you have grown up here ..then you are one of those lucky ones. A very effective image. I dont know if its illusion or if its a very minor tilt on the frame. The stone bridge seems a very very little bit tilted to the left. I suspect its an illusion.

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 31, 2013 at 9:49 AM

You really have to see this one larger to appreciate all the interesting elements Scott.
Well 'crafted' image, very nice.
I like both versions equally well, cannot decide.. Sorry

Enjoy the day!

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