Ice that forms on branches partly in streams and rivers are fascinating in their endless shapes. The endless repetitive dips in and out of the water is what does it. This one was in quick flowing water so I had to catch it with a relatively fast shutter speed since it was always bobbing and swaying. The contrast with the tannic water and the sandy bottom made for a decent background, although the right side was a bit much, I did my best.
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Impressions and ideas for improvement welcome.
Technical Details
Is this a composite: No
Handheld - or … maybe a tripod, I can’t recall
Lr for initial RAW processing to manage the wide dynamic range, but nothing too crazy. A bit of a crop. Topaz Denoise & Sharpen. Photoshop for some distraction removal.
This is so unusual. The ice formations really show up well against the darker background. The black areas of the background form a nice frame. I really like this image.
Yeah, you should have seen that corner before I cloned a lot of stuff out. Problem is I don’t have a lot more canvas to work from so I left it the way it is. As nature gave it to me, but with a little haircut.
Completely amazing! The ice sparkles like a diamond, and I love the unexpected (to me, anyway) colors! I’d bet you could successfully clone out the bright area in the UR corner if you were inclined.
I like this a lot. The colors are great and the ice formations are captivating. I like how the icicles are highlighted against the water yet the color of the water comes through the ice. Personally, I like the dark/light contrast in the water.
Thanks @Diane_Miller & @kelly_cole - this river is a great one for these kinds of formations because the level changes a lot due to its sprawling nature.
