Outer Shadows

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 24, 2010349 views29 comments

Light and shadows playing.

this shot was done while hiking towards " lacs jovets " in the french alps . With canon 70-200 F4 IS L

I have processed the RAW file with a cold white balance and increased contrasts . I felt a square crop inspiring for these swirling curves on the snow.

thank you.

© http://www.alexandreDeschaumes.com
Photo Workshop in France

Comments

29 comments

Comment posted by Jeff Wiebe on May 24, 2010 at 6:30 PM

Very interesting combination here! I really enjoy the simplicity.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 24, 2010 at 6:39 PM

Sweet shot - very enjoyable!

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Comment posted by Mark Capurso on May 24, 2010 at 7:17 PM

Very unique shot! Nice processing too.

Mark Capurso
Phoenix, AZ

Registered on January 4, 2008, 47 Posts, 321 Comments

Comment posted by Reed Bowman on May 24, 2010 at 7:37 PM

beautiful curves and light

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Michael VanBeber on May 24, 2010 at 8:08 PM

Beautiful shot, Alexandre! Perfect timing with the light and shadow, and the position and form of the elements gives this image a strong visual impact. I love it!

Registered on February 27, 2009, 34 Posts, 183 Comments

Comment posted by Nicolas Belokurov on May 24, 2010 at 8:59 PM

OMG! What a great surprise to open NPN and find your photo. Wonderful "mountain light".

Registered on July 22, 2009, 41 Posts, 533 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 24, 2010 at 9:18 PM

Beautiful light here Alexandre! Simple and beautiful!

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 24, 2010 at 9:53 PM

Nice moody image. I like the use of the shadows offsetting the snow. This works quite well.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on May 24, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Incredible. There's such a wonderful, mysterious and moving feeling to this. I love the dark blues.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 24, 2010 at 11:24 PM

This is beautiful, Alexandre. The artistic take on this is very effective.

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on May 25, 2010 at 1:06 AM

The sweeping, swirling light through the clouds gives the impression that the mountains and snowdrifts themselves are in motion. The contrast is pretty heavy, but I think it's working.

Registered on September 4, 2006, 237 Posts, 4748 Comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on May 25, 2010 at 1:58 AM

The shadow play looks great on this lovely snow scene. The darkness really adds to the mood. Great job.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Marco Annese on May 25, 2010 at 3:44 AM

Hi alexandre!!!
This is quite interesting...great impact with a brilliant use of light...I will also try to create a BW version, really well done.
Marco

Registered on September 28, 2007, 17 Posts, 108 Comments

Comment posted by Alexandre Deschaum on May 25, 2010 at 4:52 AM

Thank you very much !!

Registered on May 10, 2010, 29 Posts, 101 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on May 25, 2010 at 9:07 AM

Superb use of light here. What a beautiful chiaroscuro.

Guy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Plant on May 25, 2010 at 9:42 AM

wow. Very nicely done. The shapes create visual flow, and the contrast is perfect. Love the dark mood overall with just a hint of light. Very bold.

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

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on May 25, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Beautiful colors and shapes. Very well put together.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on May 25, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Wonderful! I love the square crop too.

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on May 25, 2010 at 12:45 PM

Beautiful image, Alexandre. The scattered light on the moluntain under that dark sky looks great. Well done!

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on May 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM

Wow!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on May 25, 2010 at 12:56 PM

Amzing display of light, shadow and curves. Really beautiful!

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on May 25, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Stunning Alexandre - the shadow play on the ice/snow is just majestic. A truly high altitude picture that only possible up there

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on May 25, 2010 at 2:46 PM

This looks terrific Alexandre, wonderful light.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 25, 2010 at 6:11 PM

Remarkable shot . . . it has a magical quality to it. The lighting really creates a sense of drama.

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

Comment posted by Alexandre Deschaum on May 26, 2010 at 4:15 AM

I don't know how to answer at each message separatly .. so I send a big thanks to everybody ;) I really appreciate!
I'm sorry for my strange english as well

Registered on May 10, 2010, 29 Posts, 101 Comments

Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on May 26, 2010 at 10:04 AM

Marvelous image Alexandre.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 26, 2010 at 9:51 PM

Sweet shot!

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Comment posted by Raymond Marlow on May 26, 2010 at 11:31 PM

Square rules. Nice lighting in the image it sets a powerful mood and tone.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on May 28, 2010 at 8:10 PM

Very nice use of light and shape here!

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