Flor-Ice

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 29, 2010254 views17 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/125 @ f11

This is in response to suggestions made on my most recent post in the Weekly Challenge. It's a pretty severe crop but I have to agree with the folks who made the recommendations that this is an intriguing alternative. Now I wish I would have shot it tighter to begin with. Oh well, I can always use a good excuse to go back. Taken in Tuolomne Meadows in October of 2008. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 29, 2010 at 10:17 PM

Hi Bill

Beautiful patterns of ice . against marvelous color,light and forms. A superb presentation

Albert Darmo Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on January 29, 2010 at 10:25 PM

Hi Bill,

A very unique image - kind of reminds me of Christmas ornaments. Exceptional vision on your part and the image is crystal clear. I would also like to see this in a black & white and/or sepia. Thanks for sharing. Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 29, 2010 at 10:36 PM

Those ice patterns are just amazing and marvelous, Bill. Man, this is just excellent all around, especially with your crop!

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on January 29, 2010 at 10:59 PM

I love the play between the sharp ice crystals and the oof rocks. There is so much to enjoy and appreciate. I just viewed your weekly challenge post and I like both, but find this version a bit more aesthetic.

Registered on January 22, 2007, 212 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 29, 2010 at 11:11 PM

What is going on here, Bill? Are those ice crystals on the surface of the water that just happen to look like snowflakes??? It's a really nice image all around!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on January 29, 2010 at 11:51 PM

Wow, what a fantastic shot!!

It is amazing how God puts his glory on display in even the most minute details in creation and yet those are only the fringes of His ways. Soli Deo Gloria, indeed!!

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on January 30, 2010 at 12:58 AM

Very nice Bill! The crop worked out great... looks very clean and crisp! Great job!

Wayne

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on January 30, 2010 at 1:51 AM

Wow Bill! Very cool! The shapes and details in the crystals are great.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on January 30, 2010 at 3:13 AM

Spledid, Bill. I'm often walking with my head down, hoping to find something like that. Ice is always in for a real surprise. Great find and realization.

Registered on November 14, 2007, 322 Posts, 6101 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 30, 2010 at 10:13 AM

This is really nice. It reminds me of the old-fashioned glass in a church near my grandmother's house I would go to as a child.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by John Kerr on January 30, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Nice photo Bill. Great deatil and patterns in the ice and the multi colored BG adds nicely to the photograph.

Registered on October 28, 2009, 111 Posts, 1070 Comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on January 30, 2010 at 1:48 PM

What an incredible find, I think you might have to return in hopes of finding this again some day!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 30, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Incredibly cool. Some very beautiful patterns in the ice, and the rocks add a perfect backdrop.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Good on January 30, 2010 at 5:02 PM

What a pleasant surprise from the thumbnail. I like the three-dimensional aspect of this image with the details up front and the blurred shapes and colors in the bg. Very nice!

Registered on March 17, 2007, 116 Posts, 4764 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on January 31, 2010 at 12:13 AM

What a delightful image, Bill. A perfect depiction of the how truly beautiful nature is.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on January 31, 2010 at 8:29 AM

This is totally amazing! The thumbnail does not begin to do this justice, Bill. This would make a beautiful and unique Christmas card.

Ed

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on January 31, 2010 at 7:47 PM

What vision to have seen this! It's marvelous! I love the dainty, delicate patterns of the ice. I'm curious what a B/W version would look like. Congrats on a great image!

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