Ice Dragon

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 11, 2012137 views14 comments

This formation of glacier ice caught my eye as it washed up on a volcanic beach in Iceland. As each wave rolled in it changed, slowly eroding away with time. Perhaps too abstract a shot. Curious if it works for any others.

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14 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 11, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Very nice comp and detail Richie, really like ice shot like this. Well done.
John

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 11, 2012 at 6:03 PM

I like the detail and the clarity of this image. I think this is a great image.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on November 11, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Nice abstract image Richie. I might consider brightening the highlights a little to give the image a bit more contrast and pop.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 11, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Awesome! It seems alive. The the ice and the water have a strong organic character.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 11, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Richie,

Can't really see a dragon out of this... but who cares? This is awesome! I love the contrast between the clarity and almost brilliance of the ice against the soft, silky motion of the receding water. Excellent!

The only wish I have is a skosh more room at the top.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on November 11, 2012 at 9:18 PM

A wonderful capture of a scene that never fails to astonish me. Excellent work!
I do wish this was a bit bluer over the predominant greenish tint, though.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 11, 2012 at 11:22 PM

I see the dragon Richie. I like the sweeping motion of the water too. Might well be an effective B&W too.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 11, 2012 at 11:45 PM

Love the contrast between the water motion and the ice, including the details in the beach. Not too abstract at all but a superb image to me. Well seen.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 12, 2012 at 10:08 AM

That's a spectacular chunk of ice with great clarity and detail. The streaks and textures in the flowing water are a fine contrast. As a minor nit, I too would like a bit more room at the top.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 12, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Very cool abstract. Works for me.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on November 12, 2012 at 11:14 PM

That's pretty freakin sweet. Nicely seen!

aF

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 13, 2012 at 12:42 AM

Superb! I'll echo the "little more room at the top" comment.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on November 13, 2012 at 4:33 AM

Works for me Richie - although I agree with the comments on more space at the top and brighter highlights.

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Comment posted by Robb Hirsch on November 13, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Love it! Great abstract sculpture. The contrast with the flowing water really make it work. Well done!

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