Frosty Iidesjärvi Photo

Photographer’s Note

Lake Iidesjärvi on a frosty and very cold morning. Spire of the Viinikka Church is missing from this picture as it's just being renovated. You can see it on this autumn version.

Floydian, luisafonso, ellelloo, lrw1966, rey316, phwall has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

pastadog (12821) 2009-04-14 2:13

Both autumn and winter version are fascinating due to the pretty light, maybe this was more difficult to achieve in the technical sense, and you succeeded in terms of exposure and contrast.. I like the compo, with the yellowish tower standing out, and also the inclusion of those naked branches on the right, in fg, like framing the area covered in snow

SNOOP_Chan (822) 2009-04-14 2:33

A nice winter tale, with great colors and i also like the tower taken from Andersen's stories (i know Andersen wasn't Finnish, but, anyway...)

barrufeto_77 (25687) 2009-04-14 2:35

Hi Kari.

The typical cold morning in which the best you can do is keep on sleeping hahahahahaha.

Excellent frozen atmosphere!

Rgs, Oscar

fanni (8733) 2009-04-14 2:41

Hello Kari,
very frosty, cold and beautifu landscape! I like the inclusion of the bushes on the right :) they are a funny and nice balance to the church which is on the left in the distance!
I like the depth of the scene and the perspective.
Kind regards,
Elena

pablominto (40390) 2009-04-14 2:52

Hello Kari,

Today arrived with low temperature, after some really great spring days during Easter!
But not this cold, brrrrrrrrrrrrr......
The mood is well captured and conveyed, I can well imagine the biting crisp feeling this lovely winter day!

Greetings,
Pablo -

dkeus31 (26106) 2009-04-14 3:17

Hi Kari
a nice winter landscape, the chuch tower is just the right spot here to catch the view
regards
didier

Floydian (30970) 2009-04-14 3:45

Hi Kari,

Spring is here, did you noticed? ;-)
I like this composition of yours with the tower in yellow to the left and the sunny brighter part on the right....works very well for me.

Regards,

Henk

luisafonso (858) 2009-04-14 4:10

I remember the Autumn version that I liked very much. And this one is the perfect counterpoint. I would love to photograph the same place in the four seasons and here you have the perfect subject. You are more blessed than me because you have real snow and can produce shots like this. I love it!

delpeoples (5790) 2009-04-14 4:26

Hi Kari, this is a beautiful winter scene. I love the snow on the tree branches and how they partially frame the photo itself. Your DOF is marvellously clear and the sky is very dramatic. TFS and I hope you enjoyed your Easter, Lisa.

wolf38 (12642) 2009-04-14 5:27

Hello Kari. I looked first, when the photo is taken. Febrauar. O.K! The photo shows again the winter from its beautiful side. The light and the colors are wonderful. Altogether protruding. Regards, Wolfgang.

ellelloo (4731) 2009-04-14 5:39

Hei Kari,
You can almost feel the coldness! I like the atmosphere created by the beautiful low light and the frosty trees. Very good colours. A pleasant composition as well. The gorgeous autumn version is a good addition. TFS!
Lasse

Budapestman (41530) 2009-04-14 7:17

Hi Kari,
Beautiful snowy landscape with attractive composition and picturesque details. I like the special lights and the tranquil atmosphere.
Have a nice week!
George

lrw1966 (1630) 2009-04-14 8:58

Kari, Hi:

Marvelous winter scene. Beautifully presented.

Larry

Buin (37374) 2009-04-14 9:09

Hallo Kari!
Yes - one can feel cold here! You have had a wonderful light when taking this picture. A really beautiful sight! Your point of view creates an extra good depth here.
Greetings from warm and sunny Germany!
Frank

rey316 (1900) 2009-04-14 10:40

Hi Kari

I saw two options and both are very beautiful.
Regards
Andrey

phwall (5532) 2009-04-14 16:10

Hi Kari,
A very picturesque winter scene, your POV and composition are superb. Nice colour balance on the snow too, not too blue.
Excellent quality, the sharps along with the colour rendition are very good.
Greetings from sunny and warm Sydney.
Regards
Peter