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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: John R on January 20, 2010, 02:18:42 pm

Title: Burst of Winter whiteness
Post by: John R on January 20, 2010, 02:18:42 pm

Took this one today. Love the bursting lines. Three beautiful trees that cried, "can you see us amid the winter whiteness." Taken on Gore Road, Caledon.

Added a second image, which is far more abstract. Love the verticals amid the blue-mauve background.

JMR

Title: Burst of Winter whiteness
Post by: Bill Caulfeild-Browne on January 21, 2010, 12:48:22 am

Really like that first one!
Bill

Title: Burst of Winter whiteness
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on January 21, 2010, 01:01:14 am

Both very nice.

Title: Burst of Winter whiteness
Post by: RobReuthal on January 21, 2010, 02:48:20 am

Interesting interpretation of "Winter", the first works very well for me at #2  I´m uncertain what I think about it, but I come back later an look at it again !

cu Robert

Title: Burst of Winter whiteness
Post by: John R on January 21, 2010, 05:28:17 pm

Quote from: RobReuthal

Interesting interpretation of "Winter", the first works very well for me at #2  I´m uncertain what I think about it, but I come back later an look at it again !

cu Robert

Thanks Bill, Eric and Rob. The first is a simple zoom and it still retains the characteristics of reality. But the second is closer to a true abstract and I like the juxtaposition of the elements and their colours. Like most abstracts, it's not for everyone.

JMR

Title: Burst of Winter whiteness
Post by: Christoph C. Feldhaim on January 22, 2010, 03:01:57 am

I prefer the second one, because the manipulation is less obvious and I find the subtle contrast between
the vertical trees and the subdued horizontal background appealing.

Title: Burst of Winter whiteness
Post by: RobReuthal on January 22, 2010, 04:28:53 am

I came back and look again but sorry John , #2 don´t work for me , otherwise the creativity and idea is allright !