Rocks and snow!

Laurent, I've been viewing this image in connection with a similar, color one. I've concluded that I like this one more, primarily because monochrome seems to reveal the stark nature of the landscape more effectively. Also, the series of snowdrifts work well in providing leading lines to the church. Excellent! - - Best, michael

Michael,..Thank you.Agree with you that B/W is always more effective in these snow scenes especially when the sun gets lower and creates shadows so important in these white surfaces.Merci et salutations-Laurent

laurent i admired the other b&w but this one i must favorite. even better if that's possible.............holger

yep, me too - the color was fine, this adds something to the scene.

Hi Holger..Thank you for looking at this series and for the kind appreciation.This is a favourite subject usually very good in snowy conditions but it has been difficult to date as weather has been alternating between snow and rain;from near-20c last week,forecast for tomorrow is +9C with rain.I take tis opportunity to wish you the best for the New Year.Salutations-Laurent

Greg & Verena,..Glad you like and yes,B/W works better with these snow filled scenes....but I like to test the color,hoping that I will get that good one....eventually.Salutations amicales-Laurent

very beautiful

Mehmet...Thank you for viewing and for the kind observation.Salutations-Laurent

The drift adds magic. Brilliant work, Laurent.

Wayne, Thank you....you must have guessed that the drift was the subject and my favourite church was the convenient prop.Salutations-Laurent

Hi Laurent,

 

What would you do without your favorite church!? This one is actually one of my most preferred versions.

Andrew...maybe join you in the desert with your favourite model?Seriously,this little church and the lighthouse are the best architecture on the Island and are my fallback subjects to fill my photo urges.At this time of the year,the access road to the lighthouse is not maintained and snowed in until spring,so the church is it.Glad you like this shot and I always appreciate your looking in.Salutations-Laurent

Hi Laurent,

I love your pictures and this church. You welcome to shoot in Death Valley, I will let you know when is my next trip.

Andrew...Thank you,but I think I'll just stick with my little church and keep an eye out for your future posts.Meilleures salutations-Laurent