Snow Day - Rue Saint Hubert - Montréal

**Marko** · 03-20-2013, 11:45 AM

Fresh from the weather gods - Feel free to comment on or critique any aspect of this image.

Thx!
Marko

**ewaizel** · 03-21-2013, 01:27 AM

Nice contrast. I think the cars distract a little bit.

**Marko** · 03-21-2013, 08:12 AM

Thanks ewaizel...i think you are right - This was shot from my window a good 50 meters away.. so I couldn't crop out the cars.

**Doug L** · 03-21-2013, 09:04 AM

I really enjoy this shot, Marko. Having shot through a window in snowy weather lowers the detail and gives it a very impressionist feel to it. Love the symmetry of the persons positioned by each tree. Also, I like the relationships of the lines - vertical trees and even people, and the diagonal pathway and road. But what really stands out for me is the story. Why is the one person standing still? Does he/she know the walking woman and is waiting for her? As for the cars, I agree with ewaizel, but maybe they would distract less if you desaturated the red colour in the tail light, or redid the whole image in b&w, since there's so little colour in it already.

**Marko** · 03-21-2013, 11:07 AM

Thanks Doug - you totally got why i took the image at that moment.
Here's 3 additional versions - do any help? Thx again!

**Jason** · 03-21-2013, 03:17 PM

Totally agree with Doug L. First thought that I had was it felt like an impressionist painting. I really like the first and second edits that you did.

**Doug L** · 03-21-2013, 05:49 PM

2nd edit's my favourite - little higher contrast emphasises the lines. Great shot!

**Runmonty** · 03-22-2013, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Doug L

I really enjoy this shot, Marko. Having shot through a window in snowy weather lowers the detail and gives it a very impressionist feel to it. Love the symmetry of the persons positioned by each tree. Also, I like the relationships of the lines - vertical trees and even people, and the diagonal pathway and road. But what really stands out for me is the story. Why is the one person standing still? Does he/she know the walking woman and is waiting for her? As for the cars, I agree with ewaizel, but maybe they would distract less if you desaturated the red colour in the tail light, or redid the whole image in b&w, since there's so little colour in it already.

My thoughts exactly. Great timing, and I like elevated position. I really like the mood

Of the reworks I preferred the first toned version, but would consider slight levels play to punch out the whites a tad.