Wicked Dark
02-04-2010, 02:50 PM
I mentioned in my other thread that I'd been out a lot this season trying to capture different aspects of winter. So many people who've never lived in a cold climate don't understand how varied winter really is. Canadians, you with me? So here goes.
Here's a shot that I think encapsulates what warm climate people think of winter. I was out hiking the other day and found these guys waiting for spring at the top of a mountain. They do seem bereft, miserable and frigid. And yeah, it was wicked windy up there.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4320659990_4e8862c63f_b.jpg
Next was another taken at much lower elevation on a beautiful morning. Even though I deliberately framed the image to accentuate the stark qualities of the scene, I think it conveys something more caring than the shot above. As if the crusty snow were cradling the dead milkweed. So much for anthropomorphism.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4321678413_122e2a8676_b.jpg
This next one is kind of my pride and joy. Taken in a somewhat protected forest pond a few weeks ago, I love the soft morning light that seems to caress the frosty plant. Leaving it in color and slightly warm is what really does it, while the B&W conversions do the opposite for the shots above (although the milkweed one was rather blue in color and so also conveys chilliness quite well).
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4300230531_52d8e610cb_b.jpg
And last, but not least, another shot from the same forest pond. Obviously it snowed again after these two people went on their walk. Once again I left the image rather warm which gives the illusion of warm temperatures. The soft shapes add a sense of calm and safety, too, things not often associated with a New England winter.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4300759076_c65b208a29_b.jpg
Anyway...thanks for looking. Comments on my little experiment welcome.
Here's a shot that I think encapsulates what warm climate people think of winter. I was out hiking the other day and found these guys waiting for spring at the top of a mountain. They do seem bereft, miserable and frigid. And yeah, it was wicked windy up there.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4320659990_4e8862c63f_b.jpg
Next was another taken at much lower elevation on a beautiful morning. Even though I deliberately framed the image to accentuate the stark qualities of the scene, I think it conveys something more caring than the shot above. As if the crusty snow were cradling the dead milkweed. So much for anthropomorphism.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4321678413_122e2a8676_b.jpg
This next one is kind of my pride and joy. Taken in a somewhat protected forest pond a few weeks ago, I love the soft morning light that seems to caress the frosty plant. Leaving it in color and slightly warm is what really does it, while the B&W conversions do the opposite for the shots above (although the milkweed one was rather blue in color and so also conveys chilliness quite well).
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4300230531_52d8e610cb_b.jpg
And last, but not least, another shot from the same forest pond. Obviously it snowed again after these two people went on their walk. Once again I left the image rather warm which gives the illusion of warm temperatures. The soft shapes add a sense of calm and safety, too, things not often associated with a New England winter.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4300759076_c65b208a29_b.jpg
Anyway...thanks for looking. Comments on my little experiment welcome.