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Ice bubbles 2

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted January 23, 2012213 views15 comments

I'm fortunate to live along a nicely flowing stream that allows for lots of bubbles and swirls to form (and freeze) along its rocky shores. This is another photo from my recent outing. The ice was wonderfully designed that day and I got many pictures; I may just start an ice series.

Canon Rebel T1i. 90mm macro lens. F/22 for 1/4 sec. ISO 100.

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15 comments

Comment posted by David Bostedo on January 24, 2012 at 12:17 AM

Really neat - I like the comp you pulled out of this Carolyn.... Terrific.... I don't know if I'm sold on the bold color or not...but really great overall.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 24, 2012 at 4:32 AM

Carolyn:
Very interesting shapes and line patterns. Like the blue tinge as well.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 24, 2012 at 7:30 AM

Another terrific ice abstract.

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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on January 24, 2012 at 9:50 AM

This is beautiful Carolyn, I really like those bubbles within the bubbles and the the strong lines and color as well. I might just crop or clone a little on the top left where there is some brown.

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on January 24, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Very engaging. So many beautiful shapes to look at.

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Comment posted by Emil von Maltitz on January 24, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Surreal and beautiful Carolyn.

I love the strong waving lines that encompass the bubbles. The bubbles in the top left counterweight the dominant bubbles in the lower right superbly. Awesome shot!

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Comment posted by Joe Becker on January 24, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Great shot Carolyn. Sometimes it is so hard to find a good composition with something like this, but you certainly nailed this one.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on January 24, 2012 at 4:30 PM

FYI--This blue was the natural color; no blue was added in processing. In fact I had to pull back on it some! (The ice was in shade and my white balance was set on daylight.) I do tend to like blue for ice pictures; it makes it feel cold but I also don't want to overdo it.

Hali--Agree about the brown in top left corner. I should have cloned that out.

Thanks all for your comments.

More ice abstracts to come.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on January 24, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Very cool I think an ice series is in order! Fantastic shapes, colors and DOF.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 24, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Hi Carolyn

Spectacular curvy lines and patterns

well composed with excellent color and light

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on January 25, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Another awesome ice abstract--love the color and contrast!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 25, 2012 at 8:48 PM

these are terrific, can't wait for the next installment. Maybe I should take a walk along my stream. Your ice might be the inspiration I've been looking for, Thanks!

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on January 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM

I love the cool blues here...and the lines and composition is really nice.
Great image!
Jaymes

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Comment posted by Jean Day on January 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Great abstract...love the little fractures in some of the bubbles. Nicely eye.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 6, 2012 at 3:12 AM

another fine composition - well done.

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