So with temperatures well below zero for a couple of days I thought I'd shoot some waterfalls, hoping those might be frozen.
I picked a location with two larger waterfalls, one I've shot a few times already and another one I didn't have any picture of yet. I went for the latter. That was maybe a mistake, because there was little water overall.
However, Some of that water had frozen to form bizarre shapes and I figured I might shoot those instead.
I took two pictures, it was awkward to shoot as the ground was slippery and cluttered, I had a hard time getting the tripod up where I needed it.
Anyway, here's the first picture. This one was shot with the Nikkor 35mm/1.8 - my favorite prime lens. I guess I don't need to explain why, I'll let the picture speak for itself.
Larger Version: https://westheider.com/temp/Frozen%20World%20I%202000x3000.jpg
EDIT: Guys and gals, you wanted cool, you shall have it.
(and, of course, the real deal https://westheider.com/temp/Frozen%20World%20I%20WEB%202000x3000.jpg)
Hi Thorsten, what a wonderfully interesting image. The lighting on the ice is beautiful, bringing out the texture and form.
I like the way you have highlighted the two strong points in the frame - I find my eye being drawn in and being directed between the two, appreciating the ice in between.
I'm unsure about the dark background element, but for me as it plays such an insignificant role I really don't care (and am not sure why I'm mentioning....).
Well done sir!
Thanks Alan! The texture is what got me hooked, too. I raised the shadows a bit.
I think its a cool shot, but feels to warm. I'm not getting a sense of coldness, even though there's ice, so my brain is not connecting with what I'm seeing
It's even cooler now ;-)
Great capture Thorsten! I agree with Jeff in terms of color and just to add some light in midtones.
Thanks Radisa! I cooled the image down considerably, but the midtones need to be dark. I raised the darks a bit instead.
Cool shot!
Thanks John!