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Ice Jellyfish
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Ice Jellyfish

by Mark Zelinka

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 28, 2015177 views9 comments
I was out shooting a waterfall but didn't see any comps I liked, then I turned around and saw this weird formation with tentacles of ice and a nice view downstream, and found my shot.

G15
LR 5

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Igor Doncov on January 28, 2015 at 10:42 PM
To me it looks a bit comical, which was not the intent. I always have to watch for shapes that will suggest something that takes attention away from the image's purpose.
Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 29, 2015 at 10:14 AM
That is a fascinating ice cap on the foreground rock, Mark. This is a fine wintery stream scene with the snow covered rocks scattered well and creating a good sense of depth. (I could also see a close up of the "ice skeleton" that would really show off those teeth and the bushy "hair". :biggrin: )
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on January 29, 2015 at 12:04 PM
Very nice winter scene, no nits for me. I hope you also made some close-up photos of the ice structure in the foreground, it looks really interesting!
Registered on September 30, 2012, 116 Posts, 2257 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 29, 2015 at 12:56 PM
Quite a find Mark - very unique. A giant denture perhaps !!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 29, 2015 at 12:57 PM
This is fun. I, too, am hoping you got a close up of the star of this show. As for this version you might try to adjust the mid-tones for a bit more contrast. Good eye to see this
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 29, 2015 at 4:19 PM
The foreground is sure an interesting subject. You created a good sense of depth with your comp.
Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on January 29, 2015 at 10:15 PM
I like this, Mark. The foreground ice structure is very unique. I hope you got a tighter shot of that and a couple of his buddies.
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 29, 2015 at 11:19 PM
Nice sense of depth in the image with the snow covered rocks making a nice leading line. The image feels cold.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 30, 2015 at 7:40 PM
I like the B&W presentation to highlight the patterns. It just feels a bit under-composted. Seems like there is something stronger available in these elements.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments