Marsh Frosting

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 22, 2013261 views14 comments

I pass this salt grass marsh nearly every day. It was a matter of waiting for just the right morning, and letting the light do it's thing. A larger view of the marsh to follow at some point. Lost in this size image are the thousands of perfect dew drops from the melted frost, and the still icy crystals awaiting their demise

5D MarkII, 24-105L, f16. Several focal slices merged to capture all of those dew drops.

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Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

I really enjoy the subtlety of your image, Harry.

Peter

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Comment posted by Zhoen on October 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Probably have to view larger to appreciate this image. I enjoy the lines leading in from the lower corners and that lone leave.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on October 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Very nice image, Harry. The frosted grass with the dappled light and shadow is wonderful, and the leaf is a solid anchor for the composition. I like the way the patterns in the grass flow through the scene and toward the lower RHC, which certainly makes the composition more dynamic.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Harry, I think you did a really nice job working out the composition for this shot. The color and light looks great, and you have some amazing detail and textures. I could see maybe doing just a slight crop of the top edge to eliminate the bright sliver of light, but that is being pretty picky I guess. Very nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Beautiful, Harry. I love the tension that one leaf creates in the image.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on October 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM

I like this, Harry. The wave like ridges of grass are quietly dynamic and of couse the one leaf is a nice touch. Well done. Chet

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 22, 2013 at 10:27 PM

The waves of grass, heavy frost, and that one special leaf work wonderfully here. Excellent job of seeing and capturing.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 22, 2013 at 11:25 PM

Cool! I like a vertical of the rhs too--gives more attention to the coolest part of the photo.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 23, 2013 at 8:25 AM

Thanks for the comments - Nick I do agree and have been going back and forth on the same idea. I was hoping to avoid eliminating any of the shaded waves near the top, but it might be for the best. I will try darkening that area 1st and see how that looks compared to cropping.

Thanks

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 23, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Very nice find here, Harry. I really enjoy captures such as this that are, lets just say, a bit out of the norm for us landscape photogs. The minimal characters, the single leaf, amongst the vast salt grass area is just excellent.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Absolutely gorgeous Harry. I love everything about this, especially the large version. Great eye!

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 23, 2013 at 2:19 PM

I love the light and the implied motion, Harry. That red leaf is perfectly positioned and provides a great anchor to the scene. The large version is a real treat.

Ed

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 23, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Very nice textures and detail. I like the one red leaf as an anchor, too. And, the interplay of light across the grasses adds to the appeal. Well done.

p.s. I should really read the comments first as Ed covered that aspect of the leaf.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 26, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Hi Harry

You captured this fascinating scene perfectly. love the colors and patterns of lines

Albert Darmo

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