Snow blind

[jeeperman]

Went out today and found myself un-able to shoot most of it as the snow was coming down to hard. Had a good day though.

[jjbacoomba]

WOW!Beautiful shots!

[jeeperman]

Thanks Joe, believe it or not Seattle currently has 10-15 inches on the ground depending upon your neighborhood.

[rasbury]

Brrrrrr....
Very good exposure of the snow in #1 as I'm not seeing to much that is being clipped in the whites.I do feel there are too many trees in the first image making it hard to find something to focus on.
As far as the second photo.As I was scrolling down I thought a crop about a 1/2 inch or so above the creek would do away with the tree clutter and focus the attention on the cool reflections in the darkness of the water.
Other than that ,Kudos on some fine images and for going out in that mess.

[katynoelle]

My sister, Suzy, the artist, has been getting on my case about composition. She, somehow, feels that I'm ready for some more challenge and push. I got an earful of really good stuff, last night. Here, you have...Foreground - check. midground - check. background - check!

They're both beautiful to my eyes. I love the tunnel of trees in the second. I wish that I knew how to challenge you, though. One thing that I've been thinking about and experimenting with is snow in different kinds of that winter light. I think that my snowy barn 500px.com/photo/4289859 is a bit dull and gray, actually, because of the cloudy, early morning sky. The whites were so gray. Although, is that really bad? Dodging and burning helped it ping a lot more, though.

So! What is the best light to take images of snow in? Not blinding light, perhaps, although... sparkly ice crystals? Blue sky changes everything but do we have to have it? Every season brings so many variations of different light, doesn't it? This is my second winter with the camera. The first one is always such a learning experience but why not, also, the second?

One other thing that I've noticed is that earlier in the season - fresh snow - is better than later when everything's buried so deep it has no shape or form, anymore.

Hope you don't mind my rambling thoughts, Paul. Maybe, I'll glean something from someone because of them.

[jeeperman]

Thanks Ra.

Katy,thank you. You have so good thoughts and here is my opinion on them, for what its worth....
Best light, I am not sure there is an absolute when it comes to light.....maybe only a different light in snowy conditions. While I would have loved to have a little sun beeming through the trees, there was no chance as there has not been a break in the cloud/fog layer in days. I just work with what I have always wishing for more. lol Each type of light will offer different issues and benefits, although a low sun can offer in my opinion some of the most beautiful yet difficult opportunities.

I agree when things are burried, there becomes less opportunities, although if buried enough ...can offer new opportunities which would not be possible with less. such as a very clean single tree on a smooth clean surface with little else visible.

So does it matter....yes, but it does not mean....don't go out. It just means you might have to be creative to keep intrest.

[The Wirefox]

The whites were so gray.

Katy the camera is exposing the scene based on approx 18% grey. That is why the snow appears grey. You have to push the meter needle a couple of stops to the right (or use exposure compensation if in Av mode) to get the snow white.Its best to bracket your shots in these situations.

Paul, I like No 1 . You can really sense the place.

[Stevewebb]

I like the first one, but I think the foreground object is just a bit too prominent as it kind of blocks the stream too much. Just being pick though.

Both are very well exposed. I am trying to work out if they are black and white or if they still have some colour detail in them?

Maybe the blacks could be pushed a bit more in both, or perhaps just for the furthest away trees?

[jeeperman]

Thanks Steve, I was thinking the same thing on the blacks. Here is a touch up on each. I did nothing to drastic as the contrast was just to much with all the white, but I think it helped. Oh and, no....there is no color left in these.