Moody River Bottoms

I love the mood here with the fog, Nick. Even though the image has a cold feel, it is never the less inviting at the same time. I hope that makes sense. The verticals of the tree trunks work rather nicely with the horizontal format and the little bit of leaf litter helps give the snow a little texture. Good luck with the snow, it sounds as though you will be busy.

Ed

Your B&W renditions of these snow scenes have been really well done, and this one is no exception. The leaning trees add drama, and the fog adds to the mystery. At first, I thought about a suggestion to clone out some the fallen leaves in the foreground, but I changed my mind because they delineate the surface of the snow. The slightly high key processing really works here. Well done, Nick.
--P

You've been on an incredible roll recently wth the snow images and this one is another great one. Even though they're all about the same subject, each is uniquely different. The graphic quality in this one is so strong it no longer resembles a photograph but art. The lack of detail in the snow due to the fog makes this an image of lines and dots with the lines losing tone value as they are further away. It's a stylized depiction of winter woods. Excellent work. So happy for you in your recent success. 

I concur with those that are mentioning the successful graphic nature of this image due, in my mind, to the high key depiction and the way that the trunks abruptly disappear into the snow. I also like how the bases of the tree trunks form a "V" starting from the skinny one front and center. Very nice work.

A very evocative image, Nick. Has kind of a watercolor painterly look, and the unusual fog in snow conditions creat a nice mood. 

An exceptional capture of this wintry scene to me, Nick. I admire the way you kept the subdued colors in the barks that give me just a hint of warmth within the otherwise icy surroundings. The extensive negative space of the white area adds a lot to the feel for me.

Peter

Nick,

Subtly fantastic.  And put me in the same camp of those who used the word graphic.  At first glance I too noticed right away the lack of detail in the snow and I just now noticed how some of the trees (mostly the ones near the front) almost look like they've been cut-n-pasted in to the snow - I think because of that lack of detail.  But all that is what adds up to Igor's comment, art.

This one keeps me engaged too. I'm either engaged to continue exploring the misty, monochromatic woods,  or I keep looking for something to clone or crop... and I can't find anything. 

Beautifully seen and captured.  Keep going there...

Lon

Oh man, you're on one heck of a roll!!!.  Another outstanding image, my friend.  This is breathtaking Nick.  Perfect exposure and wonderful composition.  The distant fog and the leaf litter in the FG are so important to this image, making it so memorable.  Your printing and framing cost for the last month might bankrupt you because every image you've posted has been incredible.

Excellent winter scene. I love the fog and the mood it evokes. As mentioned, great graphic nature of the trees against the snow. I like this a lot. 

This is lovely, Nick. You are coming up with some stunning winter images from the 'flatlands'. No need for grandiose landscapes. As others have noted the fog adds some great mood and it has a strong graphic appeal. Very fine work. 

Fantastic image, Nick.  Really like your composition, with the single centered tree and the receding trees to either side, back and back into the fog.  Provides a wonderful graphic art feel to your.  To maximize that graphic aspect, you could clone out some of the leaves and stuff on the snow, providing a more pure white canvas from which the trees emerge.  Just a thought.  Exceptional image.

I really like this. The depth in this is amazing.  I like the leaves down there, because as you say, they delineate the snow.  This comp is incredible.  I know how hard it is to find the right view of trees so you don't have some odd branch in the way!!
You exposure and processing are perfect.  Wow.

Very fine image and the processing is perfect for the scene.  It has a nice subtle power that I see in many of your other images as well.

Thanks for your comments on this. As always they are so much appreciated. Thank you, Nick

Could even go higher key with it so the ground becomes nonissue...nicely seen here.

aF

Thanks Aaron! Yes, that might work quite well. Nick
 

Very striking image. the various subtle colour differences of the trees fading into the BG, the fog, and the snow all complement each other perfectly.
If it were mine (wish it was!), I'd move the dead-center diagonal tree to one side a bit.
Wonderful image -
Sandy