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Fall of Lucifer
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Fall of Lucifer

by Morris McClung

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 22, 2013249 views18 comments
The last ice abstract from Dream Lake from me, I promise. :biggrin:

The title did not come to me until I was processing this one. When I opened it in Bridge, I noticed the humanlike figure in the snow that seemed to be falling, and what looked like stars at light speed in the ice bubbles.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Large version included,

Morris

Comments

18 comments
Comment posted by Matt Anderson on February 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Great title Morris!
I see Gandolf falling beside in a blaze of glory.
One of the nicest ice-aby's I've seen!
:toast:
Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments
Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on February 22, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Love this...cool title, too. Wish I were that creative in my titles :smile: I really like all the shades of blue behind the striking whites. :toast:
Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments
Comment posted by Chet Dowell on February 22, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Alright Morris!!!! This is a really great image with super color and design and a nice story thrown in. :toast:
Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments
Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on February 22, 2013 at 2:37 PM
You have a good imagination! Great picture, love the strong color.
Registered on July 25, 2011, 38 Posts, 451 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on February 22, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Best one of yours yet for me. Beautiful colours and nice detail in the whites. You two are killing these. Nice.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 22, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Yeah, this is definitely a cut above the typical dream ice stuff--i like the balance here between the small bubbles and larger snow patches. Ther center bottom stripe seems a bit bright on my (uncalibrated) lap top. Cool stuff, Morris.
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM
Wow! This is awesome!! Some really nice work here Morris! :toast:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on February 22, 2013 at 7:56 PM
Wow, Morris, I think this deserves an "Oh Mommy!!" :biggrin: :eek: .

This is exceptional. I really like the contrast between the deep blues in the shadows and the lighter blue tones in the bubbles. Add to that the interesting lines and patterns in the ice and snow and this one is truly magnificent. The "figures" (perhaps also a pair of ice skaters) help distinguish this image from many other Dream Lake ice abstracts.
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 22, 2013 at 8:36 PM
Hi Morris :wavey: A creative work. and title. Picasso would be proud of this abstract :jump: the stunning color and detail keep my eye glued on the screen :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on February 22, 2013 at 9:34 PM
I like its uniqueness for its type of shot! :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 22, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Love the contrast of the pure whites set against the deep blues of the ice, Morris. Stunning design as well. Love the larger image of course. Wouldn't change a thing.
Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on February 23, 2013 at 6:24 AM
Quite different, I like this very much, good eye Morris. :toast:
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on February 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Always tough to make the ice and snow in this fashion work. I think you pulled it off well Morris. Nice job!
Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments
Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on February 23, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Morris, the color here is picture perfect!
Registered on June 14, 2009, 63 Posts, 291 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 23, 2013 at 1:06 PM
It looks like dancer's in the sky to me. I really like the dynamic feeling and the "starry" background. Looks great.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 23, 2013 at 4:17 PM
Nice! But my impression is a little different. I see two angels descending to help someone :smile:
Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 23, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Wonderful Ice abstract Morris. Great title too. I like the contrasts.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by Anil Rao on February 24, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Beautiful! Love the composition and the contrast between light and dark.
Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments