walking the dog

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 7, 20121,348 views15 comments

hoarfrost in ust-kamenogorsk, east kazakhstan, november 2011. i confess a rapid 'snap' facilitated by a delayed plane.

thanks for looking; let me know your thoughts!

hasselblad 500c/m, 80mm lens, Ilford Delta 100 b&w film, tripod, remote cable.

ust-kamenogorsk, east kazakhstan.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on February 7, 2012 at 8:22 AM

I think this is a great composition. The only suggestion I have is I think it would be stronger with a more narrow vertical crop, to lend more focus toward the person and the dog. Very nice image.

Registered on January 14, 2011, 53 Posts, 363 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 7, 2012 at 8:48 AM

good suggestion cristina - i will do just that!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on February 7, 2012 at 9:12 AM

I like this Stuart, the trees look really nice covered in all that hoarfrost. I just took a shot similar at the weekend but in fog though.

Cheers, Gary.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 7, 2012 at 10:13 AM

I like this as posted. Although the person and dog are small, they attract a lot of attention and you've got nice sweeping arcs of snowy road that help lead the eyes to them. You've got a great feeling of walking through a long snowy/frosty tunnel.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 7, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Wow, from Uganda to Kazakhstan. That's some traveling. And from heat to cold!
Excellent shot, and I agree with the crop to narrow the focus. Well done.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 9, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Love the grand scale of this Stuart. Works well as is for me.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 10, 2012 at 3:02 AM

Wow. Amazing shot. Would you consider some cloning to remove that bit of open sky at the top. It loses a bit of impact cropping.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 10, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Stuart, This is a wonderful b/w image, and I love the feel. I can see the crop working but really like it as is. A beautiful winter scene!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 10, 2012 at 11:52 PM

thanks to all - that's an interesting suggestion kah - i shall try.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on February 12, 2012 at 6:26 AM

Stuart, I really like this. I also love Cristina's suggestion about narrow vertical crop but I think it's also good as shown here.

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on February 12, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Great winter picture of frost covered trees but the inclusion of the person and dog really give this image impact. Various crops could be tried for this image but I think also great as is. Agree though about cloning about the bright sky spot near the top.

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 15, 2012 at 2:57 PM

For me, perfect as is. Exceptional perspective and detail.
Congrats on the WP -
Sandy

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on February 15, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Love the scale you created with this perspective. It really showcases the scene.