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Ice Sculpture

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Posted by Arlen Fletcher on October 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Ice Sculpture
The second image I ever posted on RMNP was of some ice that had formed last Fall along a stream in Rocky Mtn. Natl. Park. The resounding message from the critiques of that image was - simplify. I've been in search of simplicity since then. Hopefully this image is a little closer to that goal.
Posted by Nick Moore on October 27, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I like how you isloated the ice from the background, but imo I think you could isolate the ice even further. I find the top left of the comp. a little distracting, but if I scroll down cropping that out I find the ice stands out much more. I like the water bottom right too, you could perhaps try cropping from the top and a little from the right?. These kinda shots I find difficult, so cudos to you!.
Posted by Arlen Fletcher on October 27, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Thanks for the feedback Nick... I see what you mean. Perhaps this works a little better?
Posted by Nick Moore on October 27, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Now you're talking, the ice really is the main point of focus now!.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on October 27, 2008 at 12:48 PM
I like the crop. The blue perfectly compliments the temperature.
Posted by Don Grall on October 27, 2008 at 1:08 PM
Definitely the revised crop is the best treatment here. Very nice!
Posted by Stan Rose on October 27, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Huge improvement with the repost--nice shot!
Posted by Erik Stensland on October 27, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Good eye Nick! That crop made all the difference. Beautiful image Arlen!
Posted by D J Kuklinski on October 27, 2008 at 9:14 PM
I agree with the previous posts; the crop is spot on!
Posted by Jeff Hackett on October 27, 2008 at 10:28 PM
I'll go with the cropped version. Nice!
Posted by Arlen Fletcher on October 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Thanks everyone for taking the time to look and provide feedback/comments - I really appreciate it!
Posted by Dan Walters on October 29, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Love the dark colors. Really like the cropped version as well.