Ice Etchings

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 19, 2013672 views19 comments

This image to me represents the complexity and chaos of life. An ice abstract converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro. It was taken in Jan 2009 back on our pond in Sudbury, MA. I like the contrast and eccentric lines and shapes. For sure compression is killing this since I had to save at 20% for the larger version. Thanks for having a look at this quagmire of shapes and contrasts.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 180mm Macro f/3.5L
ISO100 1/20sec f/16

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 19, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Thumbnail

Enlarged version

This is

stuff

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on January 19, 2013 at 10:08 PM

The detail in the large image is incredible. There is a "silvery" look overall, which really works well in b&w.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 19, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Enlarged is very cool

Great job
Since this looks metallic, you should get a metal print of it for your wall.

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on January 19, 2013 at 10:26 PM

I didn't think much of the thumbnail Eva, but I'm glad I clicked on this! Those tones and patterns are thoroughly engrossing, especially in the large version!

Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 20, 2013 at 5:06 AM

The large view is definitely a must, love all the detail and patterns. Beautifully seen and presented Eva.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on January 20, 2013 at 6:00 AM

Wow, that's one of the most complex ice patterns I have ever seen. Very nice!!

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 20, 2013 at 6:50 AM

This is truly awesome & the silver tones send it over the top!

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on January 20, 2013 at 8:28 AM

It almost has a Jackson Pollack feel to it..even in b+w. Very nice.

Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments

Comment posted by John Clulow on January 20, 2013 at 9:14 AM

This image to me represents the complexity and chaos of life - Eva McDermott

I agree with your intention and with the reactions of the others. What I would add to your own comment on it is how it reminds ones distant, primal memory of our origins, and of the relevance of a Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's profound insight into the dynamic relationship between entropy and order.

Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM

Wild abstract, Eva.......Wonderful capture.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Fantastic, Eva.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on January 20, 2013 at 11:41 AM

Awesome ice abstract Eva. This looks like liquid metal to me.

Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 20, 2013 at 5:26 PM

That's a pretty wild (and pretty, wild) collection of shapes and textures. Imagine turning it into a jigsaw puzzle. Great job of seeing and processing.

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

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 20, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Thanks all for your comments and input. I really had fun with this image. I do see a lot of "eyes" in this image. Anyway, thanks again.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 20, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Wow, Eva, this is flat out amazing. The detail is incredible of course but your b/w processing is stellar, with an amazing range of tones and bringing out silvery nuances in the ice that is beyond belief. Fantastic image that is even better with the larger size image. A jaw dropper in my opinion.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by INGOMA on January 21, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Oh my, this is spectacular Eva! Fantastic in every way!

Registered on July 2, 2004, 231 Posts, 3110 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Wow! This is fantastic Eva! The detail and texture is amazing.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 22, 2013 at 1:37 AM

A little late here Eva, but just wanted to let you know that I think this is fascinating and fantastic! Get's better and better with size of course, but the tones, texture and details all combine for a wonderful, metallic abstract. Another image that is just begging for an old fashioned silver gelatin print.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 22, 2013 at 3:54 PM

WOW, what a fantastic abstract Eva! This is an absolute knockout, and the processing is exceptional. Superb work.

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