Ice Flow

nichpr · 08-02-2007, 03:18

My second post for your kind consideration and comment.
This shot was taken mid morning in early winter after a night just below freezing. This woodland puddle appears to have frozen in stages creating this dynamic pattern in the ice. The pattern suggested, to me, movement in something inherently solid.
D80, 70-300 zoom, tripod, 1 sec @ f40, iso 320

skipper954 · 08-02-2007, 03:58

I like everything about this. The curves contrasted to the linear (sort of) form at the bottom. The white ice contrasted with the browns. It just appeals to my inner self.

Great composition, focus and exposure. And a good eye, too.

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**Markulous** · 08-02-2007, 06:53

An interesting dynamic with that curve. I find ice shots really tough to arrive at a satisfactory comp (but am happy to spend time attempting! LOL!)

Think the shot needs a little 'waking' with attention to the Levels, giving a lighter view with more contrast. Next time I'd be tempted to bring the ISO down from 320, what with using a tripod

nichpr · 08-02-2007, 16:16

Markulous, Here is a "woken up" version using your suggestion regarding levels. I think it improves the shot - Thanks. I try to shoot at ISO 100 most of the time if I can - on this one I think I just forgot to reset after another shot.
- Paul

**Markulous** · 08-02-2007, 17:18

Looks good from here!

Only mentioned the ISO thing as a reinforcer reminder to self as I'm always forgetting!

Rob Barron · 10-02-2007, 19:07

Definitely like the adjusted version which has greater contrast and feels more dynamic. An imaginative abstract shot there so good on you, I like it a lot

Cheers,
Rob

08-02-2007, 03:18	#1 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 828	Ice Flow My second post for your kind consideration and comment. This shot was taken mid morning in early winter after a night just below freezing. This woodland puddle appears to have frozen in stages creating this dynamic pattern in the ice. The pattern suggested, to me, movement in something inherently solid. D80, 70-300 zoom, tripod, 1 sec @ f40, iso 320

08-02-2007, 03:58	#2 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Ice Flow I like everything about this. The curves contrasted to the linear (sort of) form at the bottom. The white ice contrasted with the browns. It just appeals to my inner self. Great composition, focus and exposure. And a good eye, too. skip

08-02-2007, 06:53	#3 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,598	Re: Ice Flow An interesting dynamic with that curve. I find ice shots really tough to arrive at a satisfactory comp (but am happy to spend time attempting! LOL!) Think the shot needs a little 'waking' with attention to the Levels, giving a lighter view with more contrast. Next time I'd be tempted to bring the ISO down from 320, what with using a tripod

08-02-2007, 16:16	#4 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 828	Re: Ice Flow Markulous, Here is a "woken up" version using your suggestion regarding levels. I think it improves the shot - Thanks. I try to shoot at ISO 100 most of the time if I can - on this one I think I just forgot to reset after another shot. - Paul

08-02-2007, 17:18	#5 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,598	Re: Ice Flow Looks good from here! Only mentioned the ISO thing as a reinforcer reminder to self as I'm always forgetting!

10-02-2007, 19:07	#6 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,115	Re: Ice Flow Definitely like the adjusted version which has greater contrast and feels more dynamic. An imaginative abstract shot there so good on you, I like it a lot Cheers, Rob

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