Photographer’s Note
A few days ago I posted this macro shot of ice crystals captured on a window at home. Cormac's comment suggested that the original blueish color would convey the sense of ice and cold even better. While I fully agreed to his comment, the image wasn't blueish at all - being taken around noon the background was a very light brown (given by the siding of the neighbor's house).
I didn't feel like re-processing it, so I was waiting for a chance to get a blueish one without cheating. Well, the chance came today: again frigid temperature (~8°F/-14°C when this image was taken), the right background color (the image was taken before sunset) and a frozen kitchen window. You can see the result here, and another one as a workshop. No post-processing except downsizing (using bicubic sharper) and framing. Hope you'll find these more inspiring and you'll enjoy the everchanging textures and patterns, any criticsm would be appreciated.
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danielswalsh
(13310) 2007-02-04 20:49
'Cool' shot Catalin;
Alvin's 100% right- the blue really does help to convey the cold feeling.
Interesting patterns, a good exposure- nicely spotted.
- Dan
vjmite
(1531) 2007-02-04 22:12
A great organic-looking pattern with good sharpness and exposure. The blue tint gives it just the right cold feeling. Shows that there are often good subjects for photography right at home, especially if you live somewhere really cold!
Vince
thea0211
(1355) 2007-02-05 15:21
hi catalin,
-14 celsius degrees is not one of my favourite temperatures :( ... still these images are really beautiful, amazing lace made by nature - one of its miracles here in your image ... i like both photos, but maybe a little bit more the one in the WS, since it's a bit less crowded and the ice crystals are more obvious, i think ... but of course this is quite subjective
well done and tfs,
stay warm :)
dora
deud
(1841) 2007-03-20 9:02
beautiful formations! great! i have also some pictures with the ice on glass. tfs
anducina
(8085) 2007-04-22 3:38
Excelente tonuri albastrii si texturi. Original.
TFS si duminica placuta!
Andreea
Photo Information
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Copyright: Catalin Moraru (cmoraru)
(557) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2007-02-04
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2007-02-04 20:42








