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Snow Patterns WC672
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Snow Patterns WC672

by Jim Lockhart

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 15, 2015218 views8 comments
Taken a year ago in my backyard, which is always susceptible to winds creating interesting patterns in the snow. Thought it would be a good candidate for B&W. Sharpened and increased contrast in post.
Sony Nex-6, ISO 100, f/11, 1/250, 75mm. Comments and suggestions always welcome and thanks for viewing.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 15, 2015 at 4:56 PM
Jim: Very nice work and a fine conversion. Well seen.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 15, 2015 at 6:17 PM
Hi Jim :wavey: You captured these remakable patterns perfectly. the B&W conversion makes a stunning presentation :toast:

Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 15, 2015 at 10:02 PM
Well made! the combination of horizontal shadows and vertical valleys, texture of the snow and comp make for an alluring abstract. :smile:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 15, 2015 at 10:17 PM
Jim, my first thought on seeing this was to remember "There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture...." from the intro to The Outer Liimits (a 60s TV show for you young whippersnappers :biggrin: ) The lines and shapes here are great and you've got a fine sense of depth as well. It's hard to image that this is from your backyard.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on February 16, 2015 at 11:18 AM
Mark, I remember well the intro to the Outer Limits, ha ha, and its certainly a good comparison.
Registered on February 19, 2013, 91 Posts, 500 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 16, 2015 at 12:40 PM
A very nice look at the shapes and textures created by the wind. The shadows add even more interest to this image. Very nice, Jim!
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on February 18, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Hey Jim,
Great entry for this WC, the patterns here are very hypnotizing. You also managed a wonderful tonal range with the B & W conversion.
Well done . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 19, 2015 at 7:53 PM
Love the contrast between the forms of the snow and the lines of the tree shadows. Really nice texture to the snow as well. Great work with the b/w tones.
Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments