frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by RedDotCom:
I like the lines within the image. Personally, I would boost the contrast just a tad. Interesting image - thanks for sharing!

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by jdannels:
this is great I love how there are two stories, vertical and diagonal. I may tried to add a little contrast with an S curve adjustment, but maybe not. With the light breaking from the side like that it really gives everything a nice texture.

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by Bruce_the_Robert:
Wonderful. Such detail and texture. I wonder as did others about a bump in contrast, but I too like high contrast. In this case, though, I wonder if some burning and dodging might be better than a straight contrast boost. That's because I love the reeds the way they are, and if you bump the contrast, they'll change, too. So, maybe some dodging on the snow to make it brighter and more white (while controlling it so as to not blow it out, something you've avoided well in the initial shot)? I do like it as is, though . . .

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by pineapple:
Your description reminded me to write something about what I try to do in my photos. Your photo reminds me of colour, how natural colour is, what a useful tool it is. Absence is a tool too. Causation, the sun, the reeds, therefore the angled shadows, and the necessity of each is what I learn from your photo.

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by Sonifo:
I think you achieved what you were after. I really like the composition play here. very well put together and thought over.

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by CapeSail:
The shadows add visual interest. Tones on the conversion are good.

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
Impressive control over the exposure, we don't get much snow here which is just as well cos I struggle with it. Good job on making a 'boring' subject gain interest and thanks for the story behind the shot - helps the viewer a lot.

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by Hipychik:
Very nice shadows and textures.

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by Ken:
I like the lines here, and that's what makes the picture. I think lightening up the snow would add a bit of contrast.

frozen pond
by Veiolets

Comment by bassbone:
excellent control of exposure on the snow/ ice - i can almost count the individual crystals... the shadows really provide a great break to the snow