Icicles in the Cave

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 26, 2014419 views24 comments

This is another image I shot during my recent trip to the Ice Caves on Lake Superior. These icicles were so interesting hanging from the cave ceiling and it was just so cool to see. This one I decided to convert to b&w but I do have color shots as well for later.
Thanks so much for all of your comments on my last few post from these caves. The larger version works better.
5D3, 24mm, iso 400, f/11 at 1/100.

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on February 26, 2014 at 12:15 AM

Holy frozen fireworks, Nick.

This is an outstanding b/w presentation. Really,really nice.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on February 26, 2014 at 1:10 AM

This is superlative, Nick. The composition is full of energy. The B&W presentation works very well.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on February 26, 2014 at 4:32 AM

The art of Nature combined with the art of a photographer can create some truly wonderful images, Nick. This is certainly one of them.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 26, 2014 at 5:43 AM

i'm liking this. nice b&w. i presume you have one wide angle, straight into the icicles ... great work in fun place.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 26, 2014 at 7:14 AM

Fantastic abstract Nick! Amazing place....... only nit is I wish I was there.

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on February 26, 2014 at 12:00 PM

Very cool presentation. Sort of abstract, sort of patterns. I like the b+w and the focus is dead on. Really great image!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 26, 2014 at 2:25 PM

Thank you all for your comments! Always appreciated! Nick
Hey Eva, You would enjoy it for sure. I'm ready for another trip up there too.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on February 26, 2014 at 2:25 PM

very nice shot Nick. I like how the spacing between the icicles leaves more black at the top of the frame. The wide angle works really well here too! It seems like you may have some soft areas in the edges which may have lent itself to a stack - hard to see in this version so it could be my imagination

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 26, 2014 at 2:32 PM

Thanks Navin! I did do a focus stack on a couple of the other images I shot that are very similar to this one. I think they came out pretty good. They are in color and I will probably post one in a day or two.

Nick

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on February 26, 2014 at 3:34 PM

Yes, this one is fantastic ice abstract. Black and white seems like the way to go as well. Scale would be nice however I'm not sure how you do that without blowing up the excellent comp.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on February 26, 2014 at 3:51 PM

So far I like this one the best of your icicle-series, really amazing.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 26, 2014 at 3:54 PM

Very nice abstract quality here, Nick. You could also try blue toning for this, but I imagine the original color would be similar.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 26, 2014 at 3:57 PM

Holy Moly - this is fantastic Nick. Great composition and the B&W conversion is perfect. One of your finest.

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on February 26, 2014 at 6:51 PM

Is it just me or are your ice images from this location becoming more and more stunning with every post??! Really nice image. I have no nits at all!

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Comment posted by Chris Stenger on February 26, 2014 at 7:26 PM

Great abstract image of these icicles. The wide angle works very well here. Well done!

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on February 27, 2014 at 12:41 PM

Was waiting for one of these. So freaking cool :)

aF

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 27, 2014 at 9:36 PM

Very cool, great job on this Nick!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 27, 2014 at 10:34 PM

Thanks so much guys! Really appreciate your comments on this!

Nick

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 27, 2014 at 10:51 PM

Cool abstract!! Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Andrew Waddington on February 27, 2014 at 10:54 PM

Yeah I'm sure it was a great idea to go B+W. This is amazing.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 1, 2014 at 4:39 PM

Thank you Harley and Andrew!! Glad you guys liked it. Nick

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 1, 2014 at 9:47 PM

Amazing patterns. Weren't you terrified one of these might fall off?

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 2, 2014 at 10:11 AM

Hi John, Thanks! I did give that some thought!!

Nick

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Comment posted by Tim Mulholland on March 13, 2014 at 4:09 PM

Nick, I like that you've capture the hoarfrost on these icicles - it gives them a more raw feeling...

Tim!

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