Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 11, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Two films, two interpretations of the milky frozen ice on Medano Creek in January.
#1, 4X5 E100G
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 11, 2010 at 9:59 AM
# 2, 4X5 Velvia 50
What attracted me to the ice was the unusual milky mint green color seen in the top frame. The magenta orientation of velvia resulted in an image much different than reality, but also pleasing.
I'm interested to see if there is a preference between the two.
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 11, 2010 at 10:23 AM
My preference is the Velvia, but only because I wasn't there to see the truer color of the Kodak film. If I'd been there and seen the greenish color, I might change my mind. Or I might not.
Posted by Doug Andrews on February 11, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Todd pretty much summed up my thoughts exactly.
Posted by Jesse Speer on February 11, 2010 at 11:44 AM
These types of ice abstracts usually feature high contrast ... I love the softness, Mel. This is all about color, and they both work equally well for me. If I bought one for my own wall, it would be the first. Love that hue.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 11, 2010 at 12:20 PM
The ice was milky white with just a bit of color and nearly opaque. I don't think I've ever seen ice like this before. Very different than the dream lake ice and very low contrast. The CPL and a bit of underexposure from the bellows draw helped pull more from the color and a curve helped separate the fissures from the core color.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 11, 2010 at 1:22 PM
I prefer the hue in #1, but I'll take #2 because of the greater detail in the highlights.
Nice processing of such a low contrast scene.
Posted by Bill Brennan on February 11, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Normally, would prefer a bit more contrast. However, not necessary in both of these. I tend to study both for an extended time because of the unique shapes, lines and color keeping eye moving.
Bill Brennan
Posted by Brian Jackson on February 11, 2010 at 4:06 PM
These are definitely different than the normal ice shoots. Nice work.
Posted by Stan Rose on February 11, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Definitely #2!
Posted by Morris McClung on February 11, 2010 at 8:02 PM
I lean more toward #1, which surprised me, because I am still a big fan of Velvia.
Posted by John Klotz on February 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Tough descision I like 'em both.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on February 12, 2010 at 2:17 AM
#2 gets my nod. Interesting depiction. What part of the creek were you on? I can't imagine there is much water flowing this time of year.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 12, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Posted by John Zinn on February 12, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Mel, I like #2 also, mostly because I didn't see the actual in real life but also because it has a higher contrast that brings out more of the features in the ice. I would play around with #1 by making it a touch darker then gently upping the contrast to better reveal the fissures on the left.
John
Posted by Dan Walters on February 13, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Discussion
16 replies#1, 4X5 E100G
What attracted me to the ice was the unusual milky mint green color seen in the top frame. The magenta orientation of velvia resulted in an image much different than reality, but also pleasing.
I'm interested to see if there is a preference between the two.
Nice processing of such a low contrast scene.
Bill Brennan
John