A Letter from Autumn

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 15, 2013532 views25 comments

Hey Everyone,

This one is fresh off the sensor about a week ago when we still had some sub-zero temps. I have been feeling a little uninspired and exploring the ice brought me back, not only in mind, but in spirit as well. I will state that is one of my favorite images that I've shot in awhile. Why? The story behind images are what move me. It was how I was feeling when exploring the icy realms of a cold and desolate winter. I feel a connection to scenes that intertwine with my emotions, both high and low.

I edited this image rather quickly but then stalled because a title escaped me. Image names are very important to me and I will often not consider an image complete until its titled. The name speaks of my experience and the story nature is telling me. This image quickly speaks of dark and light and the fragile touches scattered throughout. I see a story from the fallen autumn leaves trapped in the ice. The calligraphic lines marking the letter to send off to the winter season. I'm not sure of the content of the letter but to me it radiates, hope.

Thanks again for your time and comments
LARGE VERSION PROVIDED

Canon 40D
44mm
1 sec. @ f 16
iso 200

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on February 15, 2013 at 6:50 PM

I like the image overall. My only suggestion would be to pull back on the upper & lower vignetting quite a bit.

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

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on February 15, 2013 at 7:43 PM

I love photographing fallen leaves in ice and love what you have here. I've also had trouble naming them. Sometimes I feel the image is looking into the past and other times when the leaves are quite prominent, it looks like a memory or dream.

- Dan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on February 15, 2013 at 7:47 PM

I think this kind of image tells a compelling story. This is beautiful, and elegantly captured. NICE!

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Excellent! I love the curving lines & the various textures of leaves & ice crystals!

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on February 15, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Just outstanding!! Both the image AND the sentiment behind it! Make it big and FRAME IT!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on February 15, 2013 at 8:39 PM

I enjoyed reading the story behind this image. There are a lot of interesting elements in this from the sweeping curves of the "calligraphy" to the fallen leaves and finally the hoar frost. You have a great eye for these kind of scenes and this is no exception.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on February 15, 2013 at 8:42 PM

Such a delicate image with tons of detail in the large version Anthony. Amazing how the all thepieces of the comp fit so well together. I could explore the curves and ins/outs of the shapes for a long time. Nicely done.

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 15, 2013 at 9:36 PM

This is great, Anthony--love all the hieroglyphics here. Maybe tone down that one bright spot near the leaf just a little bit. Otherwise looks fantastic. I went out today in search of some ice to shoot but I felt totally uninspired for some reason. Then I slipped on an iceflow that was covered with snow--I nearly went off a cliff but fortunately I grabbed a tree just in time. Figured that was a good point to call it a day.

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by INGOMA on February 15, 2013 at 10:23 PM

I am speechless Anthony. This is so uniquely artistic, I am blown away. I hope you are gong to submit this to the Veolia Wildlife Photographer competition!

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

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 15, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Hi Anthony

What a beautiful ice scene: I'm mesmerized by it. it's like a time capsule from the past. and it does tell a story. depending on the viewers inclinations .

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 15, 2013 at 11:52 PM

Beautiful, intimate ice scene Anthony. Wonderful lines and patterns.

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

Comment posted by Ken Smith on February 16, 2013 at 12:53 AM

Swirls and shattered crystals. The curves and jagged shards are great...but, the topper is the encased leaf. A keeper!

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on February 16, 2013 at 1:10 AM

Really love the lines and textures here. Killer processing too. Nice work.

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on February 16, 2013 at 6:02 AM

Anthony, you show me an exceptional beauty here. The gently curved lines together with the clear cut cristals make for a stunning interplay to my eye.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 16, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Anthony, This is a wonderful ice abstract! Very nice work on this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on February 16, 2013 at 8:58 AM

Thanks for your feedback on this one.
Dan- I have really been enjoying your ice images as well and especially over on facebook
Stan- Geesh, well Im glad your ok. Well don't give up, you will find something. The white crystal probably went a touch hot for the web size but is stable and within range in my master file. Tk's masks are very pertinent in the fine tuning.

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments

Comment posted by Vlad Sadovsky on February 16, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Very nice, lines form abstract patterns inside patterns all around fall leaves. Story in itself. I really enjoyed all of the careful arrangements in the larger version (which is a must).

Registered on November 12, 2010, 48 Posts, 358 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Fernandez on February 16, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Excellent work

Registered on July 25, 2011, 77 Posts, 172 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 16, 2013 at 5:17 PM

I get the message!

Brilliant work, Anthony.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on February 16, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Well done AV.
Great title.
I was thinking die, dead, froze, gone, but yours is mo bettah.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 16, 2013 at 8:45 PM

This is absolutely beautiful, Anthony, the level of detail is stunning. Nice story to go along with it as well. I feel the same way about the titles of my images, and often find myself revisiting an image many times before I choose a name for it.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on February 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Outstanding

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on February 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Beautiful ice abstract with such fine detail. Really well done.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on February 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Now this is an ice shot! I love all the delicate details that the leaves, frost and curves provide. I love this stuff.

Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on February 19, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Wow! the kaleidoscope patterns between the curvatures in the lower portion wouldn't let me look at the subtleness of the leaves in the ice

Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments