Something Different: I hesitated to post these two shots.....they are so different from what I've done recently. I'm not sure if they are artistic or just a waste of a click. There is...

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

I hesitated to post these two shots.....they are so different from what I've done recently. I'm not sure if they are artistic or just a waste of a click. There is something about both of them that I like, though, so here goes.

This is the ice on the surface of the lake as it begins to fracture. I tried it in B&W, but I like the green in the reflection of the pine trees. If I could do it over, I think I would frame the limbs in the lower right corner a little better.

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I like this in B&W. I tried it with a slight vignette, but couldn't get it to where I was satisfied with it.

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luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

I really like the second one. I think it's perfect just like it is!

Caro382 Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand

luvmypets wrote:

I really like the second one. I think it's perfect just like it is!

Oh, yes, me too.

Selkii Loc: Oakland, CA & Vancouver Island

I like them both, though you are right about the branches in the lower right. The tinge of green definitely adds interest.

I saw something similar to the second one recently. Wish I could remember if it was here or on another photo forum I'm on. That one had the contrast set darker for more drama and was quite beautiful. I like yours for its more ethereal quality.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Number 2 for me Nehall,good shot.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I like them both. Not a wasted click at all. The first one, I would definitely crop tighter. Make it more of an abstract with just the shapes and patterns accentuated. The second one is very lovely. I love the soft light. I might try to crop it a bit tighter; but that could take away the lovely muted reflections that are important in this composition.

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

2nd one for myself as well.
it has a mystic look to it.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Like #2!!

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

luvmypets wrote:

I really like the second one. I think it's perfect just like it is!

Thank you, luvmypets. I appreciate your comment!

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

Caro382 wrote:

Oh, yes, me too.

Thanks, Caro382. I'm glad you like it.

nikondfer Loc: Toronto Canada

I agree. I prefer the second.

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

Selkii wrote:

I like them both, though you are right about the branches in the lower right. The tinge of green definitely adds interest.

I saw something similar to the second one recently. Wish I could remember if it was here or on another photo forum I'm on. That one had the contrast set darker for more drama and was quite beautiful. I like yours for its more ethereal quality.

Thanks, Selkii. I tried lots of different effects and adjustments for the second one, but just couldn't come up with one that I was totally satisfied with. I think this is one I will continue to work on for awhile.

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

angler wrote:

Number 2 for me Nehall,good shot.

Thanks, angler. Your kind comment is appreciated.

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

ebrunner wrote:

I like them both. Not a wasted click at all. The first one, I would definitely crop tighter. Make it more of an abstract with just the shapes and patterns accentuated. The second one is very lovely. I love the soft light. I might try to crop it a bit tighter; but that could take away the lovely muted reflections that are important in this composition.

Thanks for your comment and for the suggestions, ebrunner. I'll give them a try.

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

colo43 wrote:

2nd one for myself as well.
it has a mystic look to it.

Thanks, colo43, for looking and for your comment as well.