Fresh Snow

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 5, 20182,759 views10 comments

This was taken a couple weeks back the morning after a small snowstorm blew through CT. The forecast looked like it would be clearing right around sunrise, so I went down to a local golf course. This was one of the first shots I took. I do wish I could have gotten a bit more separation between the tree and background, but I do like it as is. I look forward to your comments!

5d2, 24-105L @ 32mm
1.0s @ f/11, ISO100
TK luminosity adjustments, minimal saturation boost

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on March 5, 2018 at 8:02 PM

The pristine conditions are excellent and the image is well balanced. Very natural processing which I appreciate. Maybe shooting lower would have gotten better separation, but looks very good as is. Could be a greeting card.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 5, 2018 at 9:33 PM

This looks real nice, Craig. It would be fun to convert this to B&W and see what you get (and how it changes the mood of the image). Fine winter scene.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 6, 2018 at 12:03 AM

Craig,

What a gorgeous winter wonderland scene. I'd say a picture-perfect postcard; it's just missing the obligatory red barn... but I don't see a good spot for one anyway. cool

Beautiful. No nits or suggestions.

Lon

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Comment posted by Genny K. on March 6, 2018 at 3:05 AM

I agree with Harry; I think this would make a great Christmas or winter greeting card! That slight buildup of snow around the base of the tree trunk really stands out, and I think the location of every tree in here is just right. I don't think you could have planned it better. It has a nice 3D quality to it, too.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 6, 2018 at 12:08 PM

Very peaceful mood here. The large version really shows off the delicate branches and the subtle detail in the snow. Well seen, and nicely processed. The encroachment of the tree branches on the right does not bother me at all.
--P

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on March 7, 2018 at 4:58 AM

This gives the feeling of being a "pure" landscape. Such a pristine location photographed in perfect conditions. There is a certain magic about winter and you have captured it perfectly in this image.

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Comment posted by Ed McGuirk on March 7, 2018 at 9:51 AM

Craig, very nice job with the composition here. You've got just the right balance between foreground and sky, and you have created a nice arrangement of the other trees around the main tree. i also like the exposure and texture in the clouds, you hnadled that perfectly. I like the white balance you used in your processing, it creates a real winter feel to this image. Definitely would make a wonderful Christmas card.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 7, 2018 at 11:20 AM

The scene with the two main trees, the clean fresh snow, and the still mostly cloudy sky is great, Craig. You composed this very well.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on March 7, 2018 at 5:15 PM

I really like the lighting. The contrast between the sharp definition in the trees and the puffy clouds really makes this composition work well. It reminds me of the times I spent in New England as a child enjoying the fresh snow. (I lived in New Haven in the mid-50s)

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 7, 2018 at 8:13 PM

Craig, Love that fresh snow! This is really nice work and I'm sure enjoying this scene. I think this composition is very pleasing to the eye and the image has a wonderful look and feel. I like your processing very much. Beautiful..!! cool

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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