# Winter Shadows 2

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/winter-shadows-2/19805>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** landscape\
**Created:** [February 7, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/winter-shadows-2/19805 "2021-02-07T14:49:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Mario\_Cornacchione](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mario_cornacchione/32/26649_2.png) [@Mario\_Cornacchione](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mario_Cornacchione)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/winter-shadows-2/19805/1 "2021-02-07T14:49:25Z")

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![Winter Shadows 2](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/a/8a066afad0ee208113ac928cc949fa5cd64d0712.jpeg)

Went back to an area, with my camera, which i previously only had my iPhone for making a photo. I wanted to isolate an element against the undulating snow pack. Not sure if this works or not.

### Specific Feedback Requested

any and all

### Technical Details

Is this a composite: No  
f22, 1/30, 70mm, iso 100

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**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:** [February 7, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/winter-shadows-2/19805/2 "2021-02-07T17:43:09Z")

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I prefer this to the previous one mainly because it’s more original. I can’t see the enlarged version so I can’t give good suggestions. The black band seems to be a bit overwhelming in it’s darkness but am not certain. The black twig is an important element but it doesn’t stand out enough. I would darken it and raise the shadows just a trifle.

I believe NPN must roll out software changes on Sunday because things are often flaky on that day.

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**Author:** ![Mario\_Cornacchione](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mario_cornacchione/32/26649_2.png) [@Mario\_Cornacchione](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mario_Cornacchione)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/winter-shadows-2/19805/3 "2021-02-07T19:33:19Z")

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I like the suggestions @Igor_Doncov . I darkened the twigs and their shadows, brushed a bit of white around them to increase the effect since there was not much left to darken., Also increases white in small strip in major dark area in center.

 ![Winter Shadows 2 v2-1](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/8/18e406db79d1c64ff3c697396641dafe024aa49e.jpeg)

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**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:** [February 8, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/winter-shadows-2/19805/4 "2021-02-08T14:05:11Z")

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Mario, the rework based on @Igor_Doncov suggestion are a good improvement. You really needed that twig to be more prominent to carry the image, and this rework does the trick for me. I also like how brightening that white band above the twig makes it stand out more too. I see these shadows in the snow all the time, and never stop to shoot them. You have inspired me to to give it a try after the next fresh snowstorm.

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**Author:** ![Eva\_McDermott](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/eva_mcdermott/32/240_2.png) [@Eva\_McDermott](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Eva_McDermott)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/winter-shadows-2/19805/5 "2021-02-08T21:43:03Z")

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Mario - The reworked image looks wonderful. I like its abstract qualities and tonal range.