Hi guys! Yes, I think this is my first entry this year just about! I took this in a place just outside Chicago with my G9. I kinda liked it, what do you guys think? I also will be taking a number of snow pics in the next 5 days as I'm in the Rockies at the moment. So any tips on snow photography would be hugely appreciated.
Mandy
2 comments:
Hi there Mandy!
Thanks for your post. I like your entry. Trees in snow always create a nice serene feeling. The bark of the first tree is also attracting. What i think that might have worked well is if you would have taken another shot to the right of your image, and then merge that together to a panoramic using photomerge in photoshop. It is quite an easy operation and it often yields beautiful results. In your case, I think it would have been a very pleasing panorama shot as your subject (serene trees in snow) is very suitable for it. Maybe you want to give this a try in the Rockies! Enjoy and good luck. Looking forward to see the results on this blog!
Kind regards,
Nick
Hi Mandy
I like Nick's idea. But, that doesn't mean I don't like your photo...Quite the contrary, I really like it! You've created a really good composition here. If you have more time there (probably too late by now) I would suggest trying a similar shot when the light is a little softer.
You seem to have nailed the exposure as the white's have come out lovely and crisp with detail still retained in the shadows. There seems to be a slight orange caste to the snow which seems at odds to the image content itself.
Because technically the image is well executed it lends itself to more adventurous compositions and techniques, hence Nick's suggestion for the pano. I would suggest trying this in the late dusk with a long exposure or alternatively try some PS treatment...my suggestion localised contrast enhancement.
Have fun in the snow :)
E
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