After the Storm

Beautiful Nick! I like the look you captured/presented here. Did you soften this at all? Maybe a reduction in clarity? I like it.

I'm starting to worry that I might not get any opportunities this season. But, my best chances came in March last year. So there is still hope!

Chris

Hi Nick. This one's a beauty. I really like the arching branches and the overall comp. The details and contrast are perfect. I'm envious of you guys and your snow. I don't see much here on the Island coast. Awesome picture.

Nick, you really did find the picture.. The lines and curves of the majestic tree captured wonderfully and the facing snow on the side of the trees adds to the story of winter's power and energy. Quite beautiful. Chet

Thanks Chris and Bill. Chris, Actually I added a little clarity but I also added just a touch of glow, but a small amount. You can't really tell it but it was still snowing when I shot this and I think that also added to the look..I hope you get snow in March!!
Bill, Thanks! We have been getting some pretty nice snows this winter which has been great for photography. Hope you get some too! Nick
edit: Hi Chet! Thanks so much! Nick

Another gorgeous snow scene Nick, love everything about it. It seems we have been missing all the Northeast snow storms in my area of N.Y., not that I'm complaining . Again , beautiful work Nick.
John

Very well composed and presented (as usual), Nick. I really like how the snow is coating the branches and how you can see the texture in it. This would be one busy scene without the simplification of the snow.

Thank you John and Tony! Yes, the snow is why it worked... Nick

Nick,

What a wonderful winter and tree image. I think you've done a great job with the processing here. Aside from that great snow covered tree, what I think also works well is the tonal range in the snow at the bottom, front to back. I little gray up front, almost like the tree is casting a diffused shadow, then there's the darker gray beneath the tree (water/slush?) and then the snow gets brighter and more white beyond the tree. I think this makes a big difference and much better to view than having all the snow the same tone and featureless. Well done all the way around.

Lon

Nice winter scenery. I like a comp.

The larger image is great!

I don't want to wish too hard for snow storms in Middle Tennessee, as locals are just not use to it, and don't seem to cope so well when we do have a flurry or two. However, I would love to be able to capture some of these snowy scenes. This is another fine example of your skills. Very peaceful & tranquil, yet exuding coldness. I particularly like the snow on the trees, not only in this image, but in other similar ones.

Lon, Paul, Michael and Dennis, Thanks guys...sure appreciate your thoughts!
Lon, Yes, the warmer weather we had before the storm had softened the ice on this narrow lake which made for some nice contrast with the snow. So I just tried to include it where it looked good in the composition. Glad it worked!
Michael, Well, I hope you do get some snow so you can get out in it. Again, Thanks Guys! Nick

Wickedly cool Nick. I like everything about this image, wouldn't change a thing.

This is just AWESOME Nick--my kind of photo! If i get anything half as nice as thistomorrow post blizzard i will be a happy camper...

Nick another fine job with a simple winter scene. I took a quick look at this page last night and I kept coming back to this one...The whites are gorgeous and I like the shadows. Sweet!

this is wow

Very nicely framed Nick using thirds. Cracking winter image.

Gary.

A lovely snow scene, Nick. Looks a bit of Orton Effect has been applied? Personally I might prefer the non-glowing version, but hay, I've not seen the original so it is hard to say...

An amazing beauty to me, Nick. The perfect balance conveys the tranquility of this scene wonderfully to me. I also enjoy the delicate texture of the snow covered trunks and branches a lot. I almost can "hear" the silence in this scene.

Peter

Excellent Nick, elegant composition with well shown textures. Like it a lot.

Thanks guys! Your comments mean a lot to me.
Peter, The silence was wonderful. Yiming, yes, just a touch of orton effect. Nick

Found your picture indeed! This is a beauty, Nick. I like the horizontal format and the way the graceful limb of the tree helps fill the frame. The mood is fantastic here.

Ed

Love that graceful curve of the tree reaching across the frame, Nick. The dark bark of the trees against the snow, plus the snow on the tree trunks, gives this a superb abstract feel to it, a wonderful graphic design that really hold the viewer's attention. This is superb.

The large version is especially sweet. I particularly like the different, for you, processing you worked in.

Thanks much Ed, Vance and Morris!
Morris, Yes, it is different for me I guess. I'm not usually a fan of the orton effect but I think if it is a small amount it can work to the advantage of the image in some cases. I'm going to try a couple of larger prints and see if it works on paper like it does on the monitor. Here the b/w conversion and a bit of orton seemed to work and still look natural to me. If anything I felt it captured the mood of the winter storm even better. Glad you liked it.

Beautifully seen, composed and processed.

Black and white works very well with this. Lovely image.

- Dan

Awesome. It is such a thrill to view this. The epitome of winter photography.

Daniel, Dan and Anil....Thanks so much guys! Nick

Beautiful winter scene it has all the serenity and quiet of a winter woodland. I really like this one

Just right composition, feel, sweep, background against foreground. Gorgeous b& w.


lucy

Hi Nick love how you capture these incredible scenes, and those beautiful tones
Albert Darmo

Nancy Lea, Lucy and Albert, Really appreciate your comments! Thank you, Nick

The snow really has a way of simplifying these scenes to a graphic form. Beautifully composed and processed.

Thanks David! Nick