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Icicles at sunrise
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Icicles at sunrise

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 12, 2011500 views10 comments
This was taken on a recent trip to the mountains of northern PA where we had 8 inches of snow. The snow/ice would melt some during the day and refreeze at night so it made for lots of icicles. This was taken right outide our bedroom window at sunrise.

Canon Rebel T1i. 65mm at F/22 for 1/20 sec. ISO 100.

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on April 12, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Very intriguing image Carolyn. I like the way you've composed it a little off center.
Registered on March 24, 2010, 73 Posts, 1268 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Stough on April 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Beautiful image Carolyn. Wonderful light and composition. Very nicely done.
Registered on November 20, 2010, 26 Posts, 273 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 12, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Terrific colors and textures in the icicles. The light in the sky also works very well. In fulfilling my wife's contention that I am "Mr. Symmetry", I'd like to see this more balanced in the frame (but don't tell her I said that :smile:).
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on April 12, 2011 at 9:05 PM
I think I can get you on Mark's "page". I see the gorgeous icicles...but also see what you probably like...the horiz. "w" on the left, fanning out to the right.

Maybe, if you cropped out the top bit of blue, your eye would rest on both the icicles and their Unique BG. In fact, I would DEFINITELY crop the top quarter of the scene.....cropping just to the top of the dark sky on the right...this would draw your eye right to the "w and the darkness in the Right hand blue streak...balancing out the darks. Plus it would really make the icicles shine. At least it does, when I "scroll" crop off the top.

It also squares it up, which IMO balances the whole scene........ emphasizing both the subjects and the BG.

Beautiful subject and so original :toast:

I would really like to see this re-posted with the crop!
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 12, 2011 at 9:53 PM
This beautiful sunrise makes a wonderful BG Carolyn.
The icicles have picked up those colors nicely, and I like their unique & interesting shapes too.
Simple effective comp, it works for me..I'd call it Fire & Ice though :wink:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Very cool abstract with super colors
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM
This is beautiful the way the sky and ice echo each other. Being able to include the sunrise is a big plus.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on April 14, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Its the details that really grab me here. The tiny little bubbles in the icicles. The frozen droplet at the end of the second one. The ripples of light and shadow in the ice. Chilly and beautiful. Nice job! :smile:
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 20, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Very unusual - congrats on the WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on April 21, 2011 at 2:05 AM
A stunning juxtaposition between the warm background and impression of icy cold in the foreground. Superb execution of a wonderful opportunity, well spotted Carolyn and well deserved recognition, congratulations :^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments