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day-04-First-Snowfall.jpg
day-04-First-Snowfall.jpg
Ken


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Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon
Location: Front Yard
Date: Dec 4, 2007
Galleries: Black and White
Date Uploaded: Dec 5, 2007

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 First snowfall and I think this was "Plan Z".

I'll add more details later but it's way too late now.

Edit: I drove all around looking to get snow captured in the light at it was falling. They are building a new Walmart near us and I drove out there but the lights were simply too bright to get the "white snow in lights against a black background". Other parking lots were the same. The few single lights I found had an awful background.

When I got home I pulled into the driveway, got stuck as usual, then pulled onto the grass to light up the yard to see what I could get a picture of. I tried to capture the beams of light with the snow but still didn't get the contrast I was aiming for. I tried a few other things but it was snowing pretty good by this time, it was late, and I was tired of holding the umbrella over my camera/tripod.

I converted to B&W and did some dodging & burning.

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 12/16/2007 11:00:08 AM
Looks like a shot out of some horror movie! The B&W choice was a good one and even though it is not your Plan A, I think it's still worked out good.
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 12/10/2007 08:00:56 AM
I like the use of B&W. It almost feels like an old movie where the bad guy is hold up in the woods and the cops flood the field with lights from the cars.
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 12/10/2007 12:28:45 AM
I like the perspective and the b&w. After all the traveling around you did, you sure managed to capture the snow falling quite well.

Message edited by author 2007-12-10 00:29:35.
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 12/07/2007 05:32:25 PM
I like it. I think the tree is cool, as well. it almost doesn't look natural.
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 12/07/2007 11:06:02 AM
Love lit streaks of snow. The snow on the ground looks like ripples of water. So beautiful in b&w.
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 12/07/2007 09:26:34 AM
As weird as this may seem, I love the view of a snowscape in the headlights. I live in an area that's so beautiful when it snows and I love to drive around while the snow is making everything beautiful. VERY nice from my POV!
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 12/06/2007 01:13:50 PM
For whatever reason I really like this, not sure what draws me in so much. I think the corner of the car with the headlight on makes me think of some mystery movie or something.
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 12/06/2007 12:05:02 PM
For Plan Z, it's pretty darn good. This has a great noir feel to it, like at the end of the movie where we've finally reached the destination. The MacGuffin is here!
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 12/05/2007 03:59:50 PM
nice shot but keep that headlight in !!!!!! .. i just happened to have a glance at the last comment and i'v gotta say that the headlight doesnt detract at all for me ... its really a matter of personal opinion i reckon .. neither good or bad .. i love this image that fantastic light on the stark leafless tree in the snow .. so atmospheric . love your processing .. :)
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 12/05/2007 11:22:02 AM
I love the perspective here, great job.
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 12/05/2007 10:15:06 AM
Well, I've gotta say that you put forth the effort to get a shot!

This is so haunting - I could see an ax murderer appear from the trees any moment now. Love the fresh snow look on the ground.

Just read others' comments. I like the headlight, actually - gives an interesting perspective.
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 12/05/2007 09:01:12 AM
You recorded it nicely - I really didn't want to go out !
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 12/05/2007 07:48:26 AM
Nice, but crop that head light out:)
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 12/05/2007 07:04:32 AM
Love the lighting on this!! Feel like I am in a winter wonderland.
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