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Winter by the Pond
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Winter by the Pond

by Barbara Graham

Gallery: FloraPosted December 21, 2010166 views9 comments
Canon PowerShot S5IS
12/20/2010 7:54:05 AM
1/20
f/5.6
ISO 80
Focal length 21.3 mm
Tripod
Backyard in Northeast Florida
PSE8 levels, contrast, color correction, sharpening, more contrast
Compression quality 78%, would be 50% for 1200-pixel version, so didn't do it

All feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 21, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Beautifully done Barbara. Strong composition, interesting gradient from the light, appealing detail and mood. I think this is my favorite of yours to date. Love the mood of it as well.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 21, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Hi Barbara :wavey: Beautifully seen and crafted. It has a semi abstract look to it. Very fine work :cool: :smile: :eek:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Windom on December 22, 2010 at 12:08 AM
The frosty lines and unobstrusive background are terrific. I actually think I would like this better without the leaf but very nice as is.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on December 22, 2010 at 9:53 PM
Barbara:
This is starting to look abstract. The mood is interesting with the contrast of the white spiky stems and brown dried leaf. :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 23, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Nicely done, Barbara. I do believe you're developing a unique style for these subjects and a definite preference, yes? How the leaf got in there intact is a mystery to me. The image has a real wintery note to it.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on December 23, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Thank you very much, everyone. Catherine, I do feel drawn to this type of subject. It doesn't seem to intimidate me like many other subjects do. :)
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on December 23, 2010 at 11:09 PM
I missed this Barbara but it's a beauty. :toast:
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 26, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Barbara: Great find and a terrific capture. More really good vision from you. 2 thumbs up! >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on December 30, 2010 at 1:56 AM
Very very nice Barbara. The graphic lines of the grasses/branches are great. I could see this with a slight bump on the contrast too. It has been great to see the progression of your photography over the past several months. Really nice.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments