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The Duality of Winter
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.
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.
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).
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.
Anyway...thanks for looking. Comments on my little experiment welcome.
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