Ice, rain and roots. To be seen larger, please

I had initially chosen this pine tree simply as a shelter from the sudden

rain. Then I realized that those roots could make for a nice foreground.

 

Taken last week at the lake of Arpy, a glacial lake in the Western Alps

near to the Monte Bianco range in Valle d'Aosta, Italy.

 

Please see it larger and enjoy all the fine details.

Your c&c are highly appreciated, thanks for your time. Paolo

 

Details: EOS 400D, Tokina ATX-Pro 12-24 f4, tripod. The picture is a

stitch of four vertical frames

It is messy; but it works. Good composition and exposure; and a great misty feeling. Good work; and thanks for sharing. Cheers! Chris

You certainly make the most of the weather Paolo. I love the crazy contrast throught the shot, a little busy perhaps but an unusual photo as no one photographs in the rain! Well done.

Thank you Chris and David for commenting on this. You're right, it's messy, though with such a dull light I'm really surprised of the nice contrasts in the foreground.

David, yes, that's what I actually thought: noone photographs under the rain... that's why I tried! After all, you only need an umbrella to provide cover to your precious gear, while you get soaked to the bone, of course :-) Actually, having a third hand would have helped a lot in this shot: one hand for the umbrella, one to turn the tripod head through the scene, and the last to fire the shutter. These are the moments when I start considering the advantages of having an assistant... :-))

 

Cheers,

Paolo