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Description
This one is an oldie, but goodie. I don’t think I have posted it before, but apologies if I have. This image is from a stop on Backbone Mountain while on a trip to Blackwater Falls SP, WV. I forget what the temperatures were, other than below 0. It was the second coldest I have ever been. I remember the mustache was frozen solid while outside the vehicle capturing a few images. Merry Christmas and a safe and joyous holiday everyone! Hope everyone catches that good light as well.
Specific Feedback
The tree on the right was obviously being illuminated by some sunlight breaking through. Do you think I should try to balance the trees on the right and left edges a little more?
Technical Details
Nikon D200, Nikon 28-70 @ 28 mm, f 20 @ 1/200 sec, ISO 200, cable release & tripod, double and triple layers of clothing.
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Drop dead gorgeous and wish I was there, Ed. Love the feel and idea of snowshoeing through the valley. While I am not experienced with balancing light levels, IMHO, the tree on the right works well with the soft gray background. Great shot, sorry to hear about the mustache
Ed: I grew up in country that would get a little cold in the winter and had a couple of assignments in the Air Force (South Korea, Spokane) where arctic parkas were standard issue so after an initial introduction to the sun belt with an assignment in Las Vegas I decided I would much rather sweat than shiver. Been in Texas now 40 years and thoroughly spoiled. That said, I do enjoy the occasional winter sojourn and this image brings back those cravings. You can sense the silence with this and the soft tones are wonderful. I like your comp as is and don’t think I would do anything with the trees on the edges. Well seen, composed, captured and presented. >=))>
Our snow is piling up, but at higher elevations where it is a bit of a drive to get too. This is inspirational though, and hopefully the snow will move lower as the season progresses.
I love the hills fading into the distance in that bottom part, and don’t mind the difference in the tress; I’d leave as is.
Great shot, Ed. I love the composition with the trees making a nice frame in which to view the BG mountains. The lighting looks fine to me. I wouldn’t change it. I get chills just thinking about the cold. What’s the date? I forget.
Beautiful image, Ed. The composition works beautifully to my eye and the overall tonality is excellent. The cool tones give it a sense of how cold it must have been when you photographed the scene.
Ed, this views as very cold, but thoroughly enjoyable. The heavy hoarfrost adds a lot to the chill. I think seeing the directionality of the light works well. I also like how the distant land disappears into the brightness.
