Through Thin Ice #2

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 13, 201821,077 views16 comments

A stretch of warm weather in Feb. got my water lilies growing, but the series of storms has stopped them in their tracks and produced thin ice covers on my ponds every morning allowing me to exercise my ice abstract itch. This is a 17 shot stack for dof. (5D3, 100-400 IS II @ 300 mm, f/11, 1/15 s, iso 800, tripod and cable release)

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16 comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on March 13, 2018 at 12:17 PM

WOW, Mark, very unusual but I like it...couldn't figure out the color until I read the description, well seen!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 13, 2018 at 12:38 PM

This is very cool. 17 shot stack, wow! That is a lot. Very unique image and very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on March 13, 2018 at 1:49 PM

Outstanding!

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Comment posted by Ed McGuirk on March 13, 2018 at 2:51 PM

This is absolutely mind blowing Mark, very creative !! The focus stacking produces such a crisp image, very nicely executed. Are those submerged leaves that are producing the color underneath the ice?

This is another image that reminds me of a painting. This is such an unique image, I love it !!!

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 13, 2018 at 6:22 PM

This is sooo cool, Mark. Great shapes of color, and really nice textures. The reds look a tad over-saturated, but that is minor. Which direction did you do the stack: left to right, or bottom to top? In any event, you did a great job on this.
--P

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on March 13, 2018 at 7:08 PM

Intriguing and unique abstract. Just enough details come through the ice to create some mystery of whats underneath. Processing looks good, although I'd crop a bit off the right where the vegetation is protruding along the edge of the frame.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on March 13, 2018 at 9:47 PM

Wow, this is another winner from the ponds, and a very unusual view through the ice. The colors and fan-shaped ice remind me of butterflies. The focus stacking really looks good with great sharpness front to back. Wonderful textures also.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 13, 2018 at 10:03 PM

Way cool, Mark. The colors are obvious in the smaller version, but when I opened the larger one they became even more prominent along with all those lovely details and textures in the ice. My only suggestion would be a little crop of the URC as it is a little soft and the rest of the image is tack sharp. Beautifully done.

Ed

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Comment posted by Mattia Oliviero on March 14, 2018 at 5:51 AM

Love this type of abstract images, Mark. Here I find what I like most about reflected light on the ice: a nice pattern and beautiful colors.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on March 14, 2018 at 7:40 AM

Craftsmanship Mark...beautiful and the story behind is even more interesting..

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 15, 2018 at 10:38 AM

Yikes, 17 is a lot of stacking. But obviously it worked very well. I've not seen psychedelic colors like this since the 60's..... blush

......looks like one of my old paisley shirts.

A wonderful and artful abstract here, Mark. You've had some really neat takes from your ponds over the years, this might be at the top of that list of fine images...... laugh

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 15, 2018 at 2:56 PM

Really nice composition Mark. Even better light and color, and even better patterns, textures and details in the ice.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 15, 2018 at 3:10 PM

Mark, What can I say...Wow. Love this!! devil

Nick

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Comment posted by Ry Birge on March 15, 2018 at 9:09 PM

I love the colors and texture of the shot! Great composition. Keep up the good work Mark! Ry

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on March 15, 2018 at 10:56 PM

Mark, you have such a great eye for these kind of scenes. I remember the images that you posted last year. This one compliments your previous images well. The bright colors and fascinating ice textures provide endless opportunities for composition. I can see why you are drawn to scenes such as this.

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Comment posted by Genny K. on March 17, 2018 at 3:02 AM

Wow!!! That is so cool!!
The color and shape and texture just seem to jump off the screen. The large image really shines.
Excellent job on the stacking. You did good on this!

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