Zebra Snow

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 12, 2013824 views24 comments

The day after the snow storm, on Sunday morning I spotted this fascinating scene of shadow play on the snow drifts created by a stand of white birch and oak trees. I actually went back several times that day, but this version came out the best in my opinion but I may share a few others. Taken right up the street from my home.

Canon 5DM2
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L at 70mm
ISO100 1/320sec f/8
No Filters

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24 comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on February 12, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Eva, I sooo love winter shadows! This is really nice. It's too bad that you're posting this now because they just had a "shadows" challenge on Weekly Challenge a couple of weeks ago. Again, very nice shot!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 12, 2013 at 7:38 PM

This is fantastic Eva! I just love looking at this. What a wonderful find and you really made the best of it. I enjoy your comp a lot and these shadows are awesome. Feels like I'm right there...wishing I was! I really do love the feel I have looking at this.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Vlad Sadovsky on February 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Very nice, Eva - effect of the curved shadows is unique. Placing whiter birch trunks where they are anchors the whole composition, very well done.

Registered on November 12, 2010, 48 Posts, 358 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on February 12, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Eva, this image of winter shadows is very appealing to me. The composition is lovely with the shadows flowing down and through the curve evoking a real energy. The exposure is right on as well. Its always great to get a good image close to home. Well done!!! Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on February 12, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Absolutely beautiful. Such a whimsical image. The shadows create tremendous character and the light play is exquisite.

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Rebmann on February 12, 2013 at 9:49 PM

Sweet catch. The curves lines of the shadows vs the straight vertical lines of the trees makes a very nice combination.

Paul

Registered on July 17, 2012, 31 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on February 12, 2013 at 9:53 PM

The curves and shadows are really nice. Very nicely seen!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 12, 2013 at 10:33 PM

I like this version with the curving shadows coming from the trees, but I bet you have some of just the shadow lines, too? Very nice.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Eva, the sweeping curve of the shadows is really nice and I like how the birch trees stand out against the darker trunks. Thanks for sharing!

Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments

Comment posted by Neale Dyster on February 13, 2013 at 2:59 AM

The shadows and the gentle curve of the gully are wonderful Eva, and the trees stand out beautifully as well. Great image

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 13, 2013 at 6:22 AM

Really neat! I like the sweep of the shadows along the curve!

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 13, 2013 at 7:43 AM

This is very striking and very attractive, Eva. I especially like how the lines of shadows are emphasized by the deep curve in the open snow and the angle that they make with the lines of the tree trunks.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on February 13, 2013 at 7:51 AM

Very nice Eva, beautiful winter scene, love the long shadows.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on February 13, 2013 at 9:31 AM

What a beautiful "find," well processed & presented. And aptly titled. I might be tempted to go even further to emphasize the zebra effect by cropping out some of the top, just leaving a hint of the tree trunks to act as reference points. I'd maintain the entire snowy area, and crop just above the snowcrest in the upper right. Love the blues & whites.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM

This turned out great, Eva. Love the shadow lines. Too bad you had to go so far to capture it.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

This is so cool! I might be tempted to lose the trees and go purely abstract, but I love it as is. In particular, I like the woven banks of snow and, of course, the lines of shadows. It's all so much fun! Excellent take.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Cool, Eva--nice to get such pretty scenes so close to home!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 13, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Wonderful shot, Eva. The lines are superb!!!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on February 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Very nice winter scene! Well seen.

Registered on July 25, 2011, 38 Posts, 451 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on February 13, 2013 at 11:24 PM

very nice Eva, i like the shadows

Hamed

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on February 14, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Very lovely, Eva. The gentle curve in the shadow lines is quite attractive and contrasts well with the vertical tree trunks.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 14, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Hi Eva

What a marvelous find.! and beautifully composed... the the curving and flowing shadow lines are a pleasure to behold

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 14, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Can't add a thing to the comments here, Eva. I'm late to the post here but can only say the "shadows".

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 17, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Eva,

Love the lines and graphics of this. Just a visual treat to see the shadows curve as the they follow the slope of this little gully.

Not a nit, but I'm just thinking this might work better with much of the blue sky bg cropped out - but not so much that you crop in to the top of the far hill. Just a thought. But I certainly am enjoying this as presented.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments