# In the grip of winter **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape\ **Created:** [December 21, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806 "2020-12-21T01:51:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tony\_Siciliano](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/tony_siciliano/32/36124_2.png) [@Tony\_Siciliano](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Tony_Siciliano)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/1 "2020-12-21T01:51:27Z")
![In the grip of winter](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/a/aaa9c39f3146052f78c7faa7e1ed2a160ec91b7d.jpeg) I was struck by the silhouette of this living tree against the backdrop of cold, rock, and ice. I was very cold myself while taking this photo and thought how amazing this tree could survive winter. ### Specific Feedback Requested Any suggestions, comments, and critiques are welcome. ### Technical Details Is this a composite: No f/16, 1/20 sec, ISO 200, 160 mm Converted to black and white in Photoshop ###### ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Kearl](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dan_kearl/32/6715_2.png) [@Dan\_Kearl](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dan_Kearl)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2020, 2:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/2 "2020-12-21T02:07:32Z")
A lot to look at… excellent! No critique, just congrats . ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_McGuirk](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_mcguirk/32/30542_2.png) [@Ed\_McGuirk](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_McGuirk)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/3 "2020-12-22T12:05:52Z")
That is one sinister looking tree Tony. I think it was a great idea to use the tree as the main subject, rather than to use it as something to frame the water or cliffs. As result this is a more interesting composition. A very powerful image, great work Tony. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/4 "2020-12-22T13:26:25Z")
Tony, this is a nicely stark statement about winter survival. Your setting of the tree branches against the bright, frozen background works very well. ---
**Author:** ![Lon\_Overacker](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/lon_overacker/32/10929_2.png) [@Lon\_Overacker](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Lon_Overacker)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/5 "2020-12-25T17:42:52Z")
Merry Christmas Tony! I won’t give away your secret… but I just had to comment that this is simply outstanding! I will go as far as saying, the most powerful and impactful image from this location I’ve ever seen! Excellent choice going with the b&w too. Love this! I’m hoping to head up Sunday in anticipation of snow in the valley! Lon ---
**Author:** ![Igor\_Doncov](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/igor_doncov/32/579_2.png) [@Igor\_Doncov](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Igor_Doncov)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/6 "2020-12-25T22:18:41Z")
Fascinating creation Tony. It’s amazing how a few common subjects can be presented in such a manner to generate so much imagination. I don’t even know how to critique this. It’s not something to be judged by lines, shapes, and tones. You just let yourself go and take it where it will. That’s how I feel about it. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Muller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_muller/32/78096_2.png) [@Mark\_Muller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Muller)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/7 "2020-12-26T03:14:48Z")
Just exquisite! Although the tree is in silhouette, the fine ends of the branches look silvery. The mix of light and dark tones create a really magical image. One that totally captures the freezing beauty of winter. I love this, Tony! Congratulations. ---
**Author:** ![Tony\_Siciliano](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/tony_siciliano/32/36124_2.png) [@Tony\_Siciliano](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Tony_Siciliano)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/in-the-grip-of-winter/18806/8 "2020-12-27T18:23:22Z")
Thank you everybody for the kind comments!