Sand and Snow #2

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 8, 2014166 views12 comments

Another image from along Lake Michigan in Chicago from a couple days ago. What I like about this image compared to the first one is the snow drift (without sand) providing contrast to the rest of the image which is snow and sand mixed. I've not seen images quite like these before, so I enjoy getting quality feedback from this group.

Jon Daining

5dmkii
24-105mm @ 35m, f/9, 1/160 sec

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 8, 2014 at 7:40 AM

Good eye Jon, really liked your first one, and this one is even better, definitely like the snow drift coming in on the left, along with all the different patterns in the sand. Very different, and very appealing.
John

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 8, 2014 at 10:38 AM

Pretty cool shot, like the contrast in brightness and shape. No nits

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 8, 2014 at 11:13 AM

I like this one better. Especially the sharp counterpoint of the snow edge going against the flow of the sand ripples. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on January 8, 2014 at 11:45 AM

Very nice tones and contrast in this Jon and I like this comp better but both are very nice. Very nice abstacts and nice processing.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 8, 2014 at 1:01 PM

This is well seen, Jon. I really like how the sand layers tighten in viewing from left to right and including that shaft of snow adds extra interest.

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on January 8, 2014 at 1:39 PM

Well seen Jon. I like this one better than the first, you really have to view this large to appreciate the detail. The lines in the wind blown snow compliment the lines in the sand nicely. I also like the stark white snow against the sand. My only suggestion might be a slight crop off the left to get rid the 'particles' right above the snow along the edge.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 8, 2014 at 2:09 PM

This is a cool shot...beuatiful composition and it works well in black and white...I think I love this one even a tad better than the other

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 8, 2014 at 2:37 PM

Nice counterbalance with the ice here!

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on January 8, 2014 at 4:59 PM

Beautiful image, Jon. I agree that the inclusion of the snow bank adds greatly to the quality of the photo. Outstanding work! Chet

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on January 12, 2014 at 2:55 PM

fine artsy fartsy. nice work

aF

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Comment posted by John Williams on January 12, 2014 at 4:02 PM

Nice! That jutting snow from the corner really accentuates.

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Comment posted by Tim Mulholland on January 25, 2014 at 4:00 PM

I feel uncomfortable... And, that's OK. I like the patterns and flow on the right side, but the contrast of the "piercing" ice/snow on the left is what causes my discomfort.

I really like that this image makes me feel... Good work!

Tim!

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