Due to the relatively warm winter we have had here in the Northwest, the winter shooting hasn't been very productive. There have only been a few storms that dropped snow lower than 5000 feet around the Mount Hood area. Last winter was amazing, with fresh snow in the lower elevations all through winter and into spring. That's when I shot this. I was hoping to reshoot this spot this year with a little more fine-tuned comp. But so far the snow hasn't been right to do so.
I wanted to have the lines of ice coming out of the corners, but due to variables that you can't see here, it wasn't possible. Other than that small nit, I really like this one. I would love to here any input or suggestions. I have also recently cloned out the tree that hugs the left frame. Thanks for your input
1ds3, 16-35mm @ 28mm
two exposures @ f16 iso100 blended for dynamic range
polarizer
some luminosity dodging/burning to help bring out the shadows and highlights in the snow.
Comments
28 commentsLove the subtle colors, leading lines, and detail in the snow.
Shooting from further to the left (if possible and not falling into the creek!) would have put the mountqin nicely off-center and would have possibly opened up more of the creek.
Still, a really nice shot!
Sandy r
Oops just saw your comment about the tree at frame edge.
Mauro
great light
Hamed
Great work.
- Dan.
I'd say perfect!
Actually about lines coming out of corners... I read somewhere in composition literature that it is actually not a desired thing to be coming straight out of the corners. Not sure why. But after reading that I don't go out of the corners any more if it can be avoided. Near the corners, yes, but straight out of them, no.