Snowy spider...?

Gallery: FloraPosted January 10, 201085 views10 comments

The winter in the Netherlands is turning into one of the coldest in many years. We already have snow for weeks now, which is very unusual for us.
I love the way snow makes almost everything looking beautiful, especially when the sun is shining. Last Thursday I was walking in the biggest park of Amsterdam and I was having a great time.
These old flower skeletons were blessed with a big snowcap.

D300, Nikkor18-200@200mm, 1/640, F9, ISO500, polariser.

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10 comments

Comment posted by John Kerr on January 10, 2010 at 10:40 AM

I like the neutral color and DOFof the BG and the light and detail on the snow cap great. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 10, 2010 at 3:26 PM

A magical image, Ellen ! The composition, tonality, lighting and details combine to wonderful effect.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 10, 2010 at 3:46 PM

Ellen: Its the global warming that's making it so cold for you

. Really nice find and the back lighting is superb. I like this as is and can also visualize it without the oof seed head on the bottom. Well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 10, 2010 at 3:53 PM

Very nice subject, composition and light. Probably I would prefer the BG without the OOF head at the bottom.

D&L

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on January 10, 2010 at 5:04 PM

beautiful snow image. As you know, I like all kind of flower shots in the winter. There is a certain beauty about them.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 10, 2010 at 7:37 PM

Splendid shot Ellen. I really love the light and the processing in this. Beautiful work.

Pat

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on January 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM

Hey this looks like my garden! A key to enjoying winter is getting out in it and it looks like you are doing just that. I like the way the flower holds the snow as a setting in a ring would hold a stone. Great photo

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM

Fun shot Ellen,
May

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 11, 2010 at 6:01 PM

Beautiful light, and it has great detail as well. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM

Beauitful light and color. Good eye to catch this one.

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