Winter's Glass

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 26, 20045,146 views20 comments

This is only the second time I've posted in B&W. My original intention was a color presentation here too, but the image had other ideas. This is where it eventually led me. Hope I'm not lost.

In response to Will's question below, the diffuse reflections are in water. These icicles are hanging just above a gurgling stream. The "gurgles" probably splash a bit of water that actually aids in the creation of these odd shapes. This is the <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/az2/tonykuyper/NPN/Hanging-Ice-original.jpg" target="_blank"><b>original scan</b></a>
of this image. Be warned, however, I think it tends to ruin the illusion created by the B&W treatment.

Also in response to Will's comment, I've changed the title of the image. Thanks for the "suggestion" Will.

Nikon FM2, 24-120mm zoom lens, Astia 100F, PS

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Michael E. Gordon on February 27, 2004 at 12:23 AM

WOW, Tony, where have you been? This smokes. Bring it on.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 90 Posts, 2482 Comments

Comment posted by Curt Odell on February 27, 2004 at 1:03 AM

Nice image, Tony. It has the right amount of contrast for b&w, and the composition is an interesting one.

Registered on February 15, 2004, 11 Posts, 77 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on February 27, 2004 at 1:27 AM

This is fantastic Tony. Outstanding composition, tones and sharpness.

-Anil

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

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on February 27, 2004 at 3:10 AM

Are they frozen bats!

Very well done. This has to be BW...great contrast..nice image.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments

Comment posted by John Zinn on February 27, 2004 at 7:08 AM

Tony, this is fantastic!! I especially like how smooth the water is and how it reflects the ice. I knew it got cold in AZ but I never would have expected ice like this!! Great job!!

John Zinn

Registered on November 1, 2003, 41 Posts, 1743 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on February 27, 2004 at 8:04 AM

I love taking this type of shot but I've never done BW with them. This inspires me to redo some of my archived shots. Excellent!

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments

Comment posted by Christopher Cove on February 27, 2004 at 9:35 AM

Wow, This is great. I love how the ice just glows!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 17 Posts, 208 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on February 27, 2004 at 9:57 AM

Tony, I always knew your last name was Weston.

Very nice work.

Joe.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 573 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Matthew Cromer on February 27, 2004 at 1:02 PM

This is amazing.

Registered on November 8, 2003, 42 Posts, 657 Comments

Comment posted by Adam Gibbs on February 27, 2004 at 3:37 PM

Super job Tony. I wouldn't mind hanging this one on my wall.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 168 Posts, 870 Comments

Comment posted by Daniella T. on February 27, 2004 at 4:37 PM

Lovely composition and contrast.

Registered on January 9, 2004, 41 Posts, 512 Comments

Comment posted by Brent Doerzman on February 27, 2004 at 5:06 PM

Tony,
I agree with the others, this is wonderful! A great range of tones from black to white. I'd love to see this in a print. Really reminds me of a butterfly chrysalis. Thanks for sharing!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 55 Posts, 102 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Weaver on February 27, 2004 at 5:09 PM

great as usual!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 226 Posts, 623 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Wilson on February 27, 2004 at 9:26 PM

I love this, it looks like bats hanging upside down.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 573 Posts, 2211 Comments

Comment posted by William Brozy on February 28, 2004 at 9:54 AM

Tony - sweet image and presentation. As mentioned you have superb contrast with the conversion, but what draws me is the glass like texture that casts a great diffuse reflection - is that water? Quite interested!

Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on February 28, 2004 at 11:27 AM

Hi Tony,
I've recently photographed similar formation but your image is much more better. I can really "feel" the ice...I can't find anything I don't like.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Burk on February 28, 2004 at 2:51 PM

Whoa, somehow I missed this one! Sensational, Tony...the others say "bats" but somehow my first thought was frozen sides of beef

You should post more b&w...

Registered on November 1, 2003, 53 Posts, 274 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on February 29, 2004 at 4:27 AM

Very surreal. The icicles just glow. What a wonderful image!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by peter o neill on March 1, 2004 at 6:19 PM

Excellent composition. Amazing range of tones throught the image. Exceptional work.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 9 Posts, 30 Comments

Comment posted by Lyrinda Snyderman on August 8, 2007 at 9:26 PM

I love your eye. I'm glad I discovered your work. I, too, have been photographing ice for decades. It is truly an amazing and beautiful substance.

Registered on August 8, 2007, 0 Posts, 3 Comments