Last year, our area had an abundance of snow. It helped recharge aquifers, streams, rivers, and lakes. So far this year has been abnormally dry. Many are hoping the snow will arrive to help maintain water levels and support winter recreation, which is part of the economic fabric.
This photo is from a snowshoe outing. The snow was deep, and the weather was cold. I definitely worked up a sweat, but I don’t think my hands ever really warmed up.
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Photo shot handheld with a Nikon Z 50 camera and the Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm lens. It’s my go-to hiking camera.
Chris, This certainly meets the challenge. It’s snow and it’s fluffy too. I would remove the branch sticking into the water at far left as well as that piece of snow in the LLC along with the white branch-looking object in the LLC too. Nice image.
Chris, this sure looks chilly and quiet. Snowshoeing on fresh snow is so much fun. Some of the whites could use just a touch of burning-in as I don’t see the texture in the lower right corner continuing to the edge of the stream.
Thanks, Mark. I need to be better about my dodging and burning. I also need more practice with it. 2026 goal! I love fresh snow for snowshoeing, but it’s a butt burner for sure
I just now worked my way down from the top of the posts, which makes me miss a lot of things. But I had to stop to enjoy this one. Good suggestions above. For me, what I love most is the snow-plastered trees. I would consider a twofer with a crop of the bottom third or so, but that would probably make me want to remove the now-orphaned snag reaching almost across the stream. Or crop up to about halfway to the right end of the snag, and remove the small branch. Lovely scene in any case!!
Chris, this is a great image. I don’t have anything to add that hasn’t already been said. But I did want to comment. This one reminds me of home. (Duluth, MN.) Well done.
Excellent, Chris. I do agree with @Larry_Greenbaum about the lower left. I don’t have any concerns about burning in the snow. I’d expect to lose detail as the scene moves away and the angle gets more acute. Texture just goes away as the angle becomes more acute. I’m afraid any more burning would turn it too gray.
Yup, that lower left corner seems to be the main concern for most. I should try some burning just to see what happens. Thank you, Dennis, for the feedback!
Chris, the snow covered log bridge puts this great B/W stream shot in a category all its own. My eye went right to it! The only question I have is: Did you cross it? Would look really cool with a set of footprints (hah).
