Ice Swirls

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 30, 2009616 views28 comments

Stuck here in the office for the remainder of the week before I head out to Colorado for a two week trip. I am in the process of reworking old files for a large submission of images and I thought you guys and gals might enjoy a frozen treat in the midst of all this summer heat.

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Igor on June 30, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Wow. This is so weird. It looks like modern art. Eyeball staring out. Hands holding a breast, or something. It's like something out of Picasso's blue period.

It doesn't look like ice at all. Very creative find.

Registered on February 22, 2009, 12 Posts, 618 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on June 30, 2009 at 4:27 PM

We're supposed to be in the upper 80's here in Seattle for the next couple of days which is way too hot for us (I know, we're whimps) so this is looking real good right about now. The swirling lines leading to the design in the upper right really makes this work. Nice stuff.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on June 30, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Wonderful capture, Joseph, it's modern art all over again

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Ellingsen on June 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM

That is disgustingly awesome Joe! I'm giving you the "coolest shot of the week" award- even though its only Tuesday. I bet you can hang in there for the duration though.

My favorite musician of all time, Bob Schneider does some really weird pen and ink drawings that have this same kind of feel. Lots of weird body parts and stuff that isn't safe for viewing at work. Not sure why I mentioned that, but it was the first thing that popped into my head when I clicked on this.

Registered on January 16, 2008, 56 Posts, 953 Comments

Comment posted by Sean Bagshaw on June 30, 2009 at 4:39 PM

Joe - this is my new favorite ice pattern image of all time. Well found.

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Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on June 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM

Aaron, since I am my own boss and I work from home, I can pretty much look at all the nasty stuff I want all day long. Save for the times when my wife Amber is around

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on June 30, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Stunning ice pattern you found, great capture!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on June 30, 2009 at 4:50 PM

O.K., I was just over at Bob Schneider's website. I like it ! Need I say more, no. Joe

Registered on November 25, 2005, 484 Posts, 1377 Comments

Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on June 30, 2009 at 5:06 PM

I'm speechless! This must be one of the finest nature abstract work I have laid my eyes on. Simply amazing!

Registered on April 30, 2007, 122 Posts, 3086 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 30, 2009 at 6:05 PM

Fine abstract, Joseph, and a good break for us in south MS with the 95+ temps we've been getting down here.

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Comment posted by Ron Richins on June 30, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Fantastic indeed.

Registered on March 6, 2008, 113 Posts, 1009 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 30, 2009 at 7:14 PM

Very cool abstract! It definitely looks like a modern art painting. Great stuff!!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Plant on June 30, 2009 at 8:55 PM

sweet as usual!

Registered on July 7, 2008, 271 Posts, 1657 Comments

Comment posted by Pete D on June 30, 2009 at 9:10 PM

I know what it is, but I don't what IT is, if you know what I mean. It is opposite of one of those Picassos where you know what it is, but is it so distorted that it doesn't look like that anymore. In any case, this is very engaging.

Pete D.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 590 Posts, 1794 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on June 30, 2009 at 10:40 PM

I see 2 hands one on the left and one on the right. Well looks like hands by thier thumbs at least. They're holding a fresh embryo.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on June 30, 2009 at 11:47 PM

Very impressionistic abstract, Joe.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Winnie Ho on July 1, 2009 at 4:58 AM

Well seen and executed. These patterns are totally wild, and open to interpretations. Highly engaging work.

Registered on January 6, 2008, 93 Posts, 1788 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 1, 2009 at 12:21 PM

This is totally cool--It immediately reminded me of Picasso! Let us at RMNP know your plans, maybe we can join you for some shooting.

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 1, 2009 at 1:40 PM

Cool Stan! I'll post my palns over to RMNP later today!

Thanks,
Joe

Registered on November 25, 2005, 484 Posts, 1377 Comments

Comment posted by Paolo De Faveri on July 1, 2009 at 8:14 PM

Can't find the superlatives for commenting on this one...

Paolo

Registered on August 29, 2007, 318 Posts, 1651 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 1, 2009 at 8:53 PM

Definately Picasso-ish. I read Igor's comment and laughed to myself since I see the same..... Wonderful work Joe!

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Rafael Rojas on July 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM

did I tell you this is gorgeous?

Cheers, Rafael.

Registered on March 1, 2009, 56 Posts, 623 Comments

Comment posted by fernando brito on July 2, 2009 at 6:29 PM

This is really stunning!! One of the best images I've ever seen here on NPN!!

Fernando Brito

Registered on December 21, 2003, 124 Posts, 486 Comments

Comment posted by Thomas Creel on July 3, 2009 at 2:41 AM

Incredible abstract, and great processing! Feel free to send me a print.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 104 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Congrats on the EP! Well deserved indeed.

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Comment posted by Les Barstow on July 7, 2009 at 2:49 PM

No words. Simply the best ice pattern I've seen. Congrats!

Registered on May 15, 2004, 54 Posts, 135 Comments

Comment posted by maggie steele on July 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM

It looks more like a painting than a photo. And what the heck is it? I cant really tell. But its nice.

Registered on June 9, 2009, 2 Posts, 43 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 9, 2011 at 5:11 PM

I am a huge fan of abstracts and this one is spectacular!

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