glwalker

I happened on this branch on a cold January day, which had fallen

over the small cascade and gotten stuck against the rocks at the

bottom, allowing for the spray to coat it with icicles.

Steve,

 

No enhancements, other than minor adjustments in Photoshop to color balance, contrast, etc. Thanks for the comment.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Spectacular. A novel could be written just based on the picture you've made. Apart from the wonderful imagery you've provided, I think the strength here is the untold, what the viewer implies or creates in his/her mind. Love it.

The colors are fantastic, and that drop is so sharp - I stare and wait for it to fall. Very lively and energetic photo.

Beautiful comibnation of cool colors, and the background is well done, contributing energy with the blue/white motif. I think it would be more static and less enjoyable if it were a solid color. Good job.

Alexandre,

 

Yes, it is the sun - I was able to hide it behind enough branches to avoid flare. I shot at 2.8 to make sure it appeared round in the photo. Thanks for your comment.

Taken at dawn, right after a spring rainstorm

An early morning fog, the sun, a new day

Beautiful and mysterious - wonderful muted colors, texture, and atmosphere. The single tree with leaves is a good focal point well placed.

Taken in late winter, the ducks had returned to find their pond still

partially frozen.

I would maybe try both - cropping get rid of the irregularity, but the you lose the curve of the blurred geese's body mirrored by the curve of the neck in front. Do that and see what looks best. Best Regards!

I know this is not the most impressive shot of lightning ever done,

but I think it's about more than that. Perhaps not very bright on my

part, but I stood my ground as the storm raged over top of me. Rain

hadn't begun to fall yet so I was able to take advantage of the

effects of the wind on the clouds and weeds. The original was in

color, but I converted to black and white as I thought it better

suited the subject and atmosphere. I did get shots with multiple

lightning strikes, but this remains my favorite.

I love this! Its has an epic, mythical feel, that any heroic character would be at home here. Excellent!

I agree - would have been a seven in my book except for the band around the leg - cropping above it still makes for a great photograph

Stunning!

Thanks all for the comments - much appreciated!

 

Thomas - no ND filter was used, I lowered the camera bit by bit until I had eliminated flare but still had a good touch of the sun-lit mist. Positioning was limited, too, as this was taken from a small bridge that spans the creek.

 

Walter - It's Sensia, which of course is the same thing as Provia, just the consumer version. I like the palette and it's cheaper than Provia and I have yet to have any quality issues that would make me feel the need to spend a bit more.

absolutely beautiful - good work!

This is like a dreamscape - love the softness of the snow and the curves, the shadows, the purple sky

I like this due to the unexpedtedness of the setting for these birds. A great contrast and represents, no doubt, an interesting story.

I like the atmosphere and composition, would tone down the blue some though.

great capture - bet it's beautiful uncompressed. The turn of the head and angle of both tail and feather make a very graceful shape -love the pattern of highlights in the background too.

A very cold morning, but worth the freeze.

Excellent work. Very provocative and haunting in

it's starkness.

I was lucky to reach this small lake in time to take advantage of the

brilliant morning colors. The geese were a fortuitous element I

hadn't planned on, but make this shot, IMO.