Contrasts of winter (Please view larger)

Comments and critiques welcomed! Please let me know if you like this

frame treatment. A black frame just didn't seem to work very well.

Personally i like this approach, and feel a black frame, while (unnecessarily) punching the contrast up, would take away from it.

This is really a timeless shot, something you can put on a wall, or in a gallery, and never get tired of it.

I have added it to my favorites

Thanks

Is something so simple but so good same time,very pleasantly to the eyes,I like format you did and idea for this window,compliments.

I can't fault it. A lovely shot full of atmosphere and a brave crop.

Very well done

Christal,

  Beautiful image with wonderful processing.  Take care, Patsy

This charming little scene rescued from its surroundings makes a wonderful statement.  It reminds me of some elegant calligraphic statement written on a white linen card.

I like what you have done with the image, the frameless frame adds a really arty feel to what ia already a fine photograph.  I really like the detailed textures in the timbers, and the colours of the reeds. Is this a crop of the previous B & W posting or a totally seperate shot? In either case I think the pano shape and the finished edges work well.

Best Regards

Alf

Christal... Well, I'll refrain from an opinion on the frame.  I really struggle with creative presentation, usually opting for a simple approach.  I will say that this, as noted by others, presents well.  I do like the photograph with it's warm tones and very fine detail... Mike

Thank you for your opinions on the treatment I've used.  I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to editing and framing, so I wasn't sure this would work.  And Radu and Alf, you are correct that this is the same bridge you see in the larger B&W image.  However, I did shoot this as a separate image to make it a bit larger to begin with.

Mike....I know how you feel about this kind of frame.  I usually agree with you.  But I tried a black frame, and it really looked awful.......completely wrong, or so I thought.  And white and gray didn't seem to work either.  So I opted for this.  Do you have any other suggestions?  I always like to put a frame around my images, not so much for the presentation for PN, but more to learn what works and what doesn't with regard to framing.  If I were ever to put something on the wall in my house, I'd have a head start on the framing ideas.  Thanks for chiming in on this.  I appreciate it!

Again, thanks to everyone!

For me it is very well executed. It is winter, and I like a lot your handling of the scene, I think that the white frame is an interesting solution and enhances the weather," less is more" in this one, works very nice and creative.

I like everything about this one Crystal - a very serene and calming image, well formated.  Would like fine printed large and hung over a sofa or some such!

Well done - Best, David

Christal, an aesthetically appealing image. Admirable contrast and your framing with white border ,over while landscape is commendable.

Exceptionally composed image.  The cropping adds to the visual impact and draws attention to the simplicity of the elements imvoved.  Thanks for commenting on my Summit image and yes there were two versions. One with the passing clouds and one later without.  Best wishes rek.

I like this very much!

Very eye-catching with excellent content and presentation...charming work Christal

Christal,

I've been missing this one!

I do like this framing more than I think I would have liked a thick black or darker one. I do wonder though, if just a very fine black border of no more than 2-3 pixels wide would provide any benefit? Maybe not, . . . just some thoughts!

Your exposure has captured the previous snowfall very well, and the wooden bridge in the foreground of the Cattails (I assume at the edge of a frozen pond.) makes for a nice subject matter. This crop and composition worked out very well!

Regards always,

Jim j.

Thanks to everyone for your comments on this image.  Although it's hard to come back and look at a snowy scene right now, as I am completely in 'spring mode' now.  :-) 

Jim, I think your idea is a good one.  But if I were to put a thin black frame around it, it would accomplish what you're suggesting.  Nevertheless, for displaying here it probably would look better with a thin border around it.  Thanks for the suggestion.  And this is actually a creek bed.  There is a view of the larger area in my portfolio.