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Getting Colder


Getting Colder
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Copyright: Francine Malo (NinaM) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-22
Categories: Seascape
Camera: Canon Powershot G10
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-11-22 15:35
Viewed: 700
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I think the image of this post really shows what I mean: getting colder.

There are things we cannot change and the seasons are part of that. Which is fine with me except that one has to be ready for the changes incurred. Fall means to us, in the northern part of North America, getting colder.

That's what I mean here. I walked with Toupti and my fingers were freezing on the body of the camera. The wind was high and I could see the chills on the waves of the lake. At the foreground, you can see a patch of ice newly formed. You can see some other patches further in the frame. The light is very dim, it is 4:30 PM and the sun is already behind the mountains. I imagine you, TN members, living in Iceland or in northern Europe, with very few hours of light during the day. I really sympathize because what I find hard at that time of the year isn't the cold coming in, it's the darkness.

Yet, there is so much beauty in the excesses of nature. Rendering cold in a picture is not so easy but with the help of light, it becomes obvious.

I didn't change many things on the picture, I cropped slightly at the bottom and I didn't touch the levels nor the saturation because I thought it was very well rendered. It is a little dark but with the sun facing the camera at that hour, it is inevitable. It's also been resized for TN.

I hope you enjoy this beautiful sight of freezing Lac Pierre as much as I did walking around looking for the best light. I thought of you all along, trying to bring back a frrrrreezing picture.

Have a good weekend,

Francine
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  • Lith (58)
  • [2008-11-22 15:48]

A wonderful picture! :) The difference in on the surface between the ice cover and the waves is incredible. With such beautiful color, I would have thought the foreground was super calm water if there weren't waves coming so sharply against the ice.

Nice picture........

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  • livius Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 0 N: 300] (1171)
  • [2008-11-22 16:23]

Hello Francine
from the photo we feel winter is arriving. The colors from the cold tonalities of the sky and water optimally are contrasted from the dark shapes of the trees.
Livio

Bonjur Francine,
A splendid scene really well captured!
Yes, your image indicates that the weather is getting colder, thank to point out it to us:) Yesterday and today, in Istanbul, have been a strong south winds(Lodos).
TFS and have a nice sunny:) sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

Think flashing coloured light of red, blue and green..and small candles lit in the room with some incense for the natural burning of some pine or fir...then add some sage for smudge on top of the cookstove...put on some Vivaldi or maybe George Winston...read a good book and know that what you posted and what you said was a good thin.
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-11-22 18:09]

Bonjour Francine,

I would love to send you some warmth!! But then you wouldn't have a beautiful scene like this. An amazing shot of the rippled water against the newly formed ice. The reflection of the sun rays on the water are so lovely. The sky is wonderful. A superb seascape and composition.

Jane

Hello Francine

I know this look,you have captured cold well.
It doesn't take long to freeze over, I saw some birds dropping by my bird bath today but all they could do is skate on it.
Excellent dark tones,and the light is well done.The ice sheets show well.
Great job.
TFS

Wolf

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-11-22 20:25]

Hello Francine,

You have got the atmosphere you are talking about! Looking at the photo you can feel the cold and the comming night. Colors are very nice being very intense and cold. Your photo has a very nice composition with that darck line of the forest separating water from sky.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

hello francine,
beautiful capture, even i can feel that its really cold out there, the effect of light on the water and the natural colors look great, very pleasent composition,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3591 W: 143 N: 5691] (18607)
  • [2008-11-22 22:41]

Hi Francine.
You have reflected the state of weather at this season greatly. Amazing cold impressive lights and colour palette. The crisp sharp details underlines the main theme of the shot. I think dark key of the execution of the scene is perfect and suitable for the subject excellently. My kind regards and TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Francine,

Nice notes.
Good pov and colours on this picture and indeed it's colder.
We have here the first snowfall with hard windy weather.

Gert

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2008-11-23 1:54]

Hello Francine,
A fine image showing the approach of winter, both the lighting and spreading ice on the lake showing the time of the year very well in this excellently composed picture.
We arrived back from our vacation to be confronted by snow and sub-zero temperatures-brrr!
TFS this beautiful reminder of our climate.
Ivan

Hi Nina,
Colder here too..but nothing like you experience there of course.
If it hits freezing overnight in Central Texas, I whine ;-}
So what happened to "Global Warming"? I saw statistics the other day that showed average winter temps were lower here North America in recent years.
Nice job of exposing this one under these conditions - Brrrr :)
Howard

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-11-23 6:49]

Hi Francine,
Oustanding shot with such magnificent colours and glare of the sky and the icy rippled waters. Awesome POV to portray this cold environ and I like the distinct layers here. Very attractive image which is so pleasing to the eyes. Very nice composition.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-11-23 14:34]

Hi Francine,
this photo sent a cold shiver right through me :-)
It really does look freeeezing!
Excellent composition.
Great cool tones.

Well done!
Joe

Bonjour Francine,
Nice to see your wonderful landscape with the best lighting and atmosphere here! I can feel the coldness from the image!
good pov with depth here in good colour and details
take care and warmest regards
tony

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