Puttin' It Down!! Photo

Photographer’s Note

Happily Larry felt well enough to run up to our 'Little Deschutes River Cabin' (!030 Mi/ 1600+ Km) to pick up our tax records; we had been in the process of moving to Oregon when the Lymphoma struck.

Yesterday morning we awoke to this scene outside out door; Larry HAD to go skiing at Mt Bachelor The Mountain had 145'/316 cm of snow. It was quite clear from the solid stream of cars heading up that Bend wasn't ready to be done with winter. However, Larry had left a vital piece of ski gear in San Diego so we didn't make it skiing.

On the way home, I thought I saw a snow bear.

ktanska, feather, fulvio52, danos, ruisc_pt, josepmarin, stelli, avene, jlbrthnn, jwmunro, azaf1, ribeiroantonio, gunbud, s_lush, jusninasirun, bakes888, xuaxo has marked this note useful

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gneufeld (15175) 2009-03-17 19:01

Hi Pat,
A great "snow" capture. Wow, those flakes must be the size of golf balls? We had snow something like that in our community today too. Well done and TFS. gerald

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2009-03-17 19:22

Hello Pat,
A scene reminiscent of this year's weather patterns in Oregon for sure. The image looks just like Deschutes River Woods area, but in Central Oregon, they all look the same when the homes are not of the 2-3,000 SQ. FT. type.
Big flakes, big snow, tell Larry its too bad he forgot his poles.
A warm scene even if it was 25 degrees outside.
Well captured...
Steve

Gerrit (35811) 2009-03-17 23:38

Hi Pat,
excellent use of the flash to capture the falling snow in this peaceful winter postcard.\
Regards, Gerrit

ktanska (16603) 2009-03-18 6:01

Hi Pat,
Flash indeed illuminates those snowflakes well. Quite simple backyard view, but snowfall is beautifully displayed. It's surprising how mucjh snow that region gets. There never is that much in Finland.
Kari

Dyerco (9120) 2009-03-18 7:33

Hi Pat
A nice grouping of trees with the snowflakes softly falling. They look to be quite large (skiers delight size).
Phil

feather (49864) 2009-03-18 7:42

The fill-flash had a fantastic effect, not only on the fallen snow but also on teh overall ambience of the scene. It's a real Winter Wonderland. I especially like the tree on the left. In the WS that's not a snow-bear, but Little White Riding Hood. ;D
I suppose you now have to worry about the condition of the roads to get back to SD. At this time of year maybe the snow won't last long.
Take care
Kath xx

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-18 8:07

Hi, Pat.
Sort of different from San Diego, ain't it? LOL!!! I fully agree about using the flash, some flakes might get a little overexposed but I got no problem with that, the important thing is the whole scene comes now to life. And it sure is a lovely one, TFS! Have a great day, see ya soon.
Fulvio.

danos (32618) 2009-03-18 8:49

Hello Pat,
an impressive snow scene that is a rare phenomenon for Athens.I like the falling flakes of snow and the snowy trees that looks like a Christmas post card.Well done.

Regards,Danos

baba_flies (8017) 2009-03-18 8:57

Hello Pat! This is fun and it feels like standing in the snow myself feeling the heavy white on my skin and hair. What a wonderful snow dance, the flash is a fun tool in this case and brings out the flakes very strong. I do it sometimes just the same, happy as a child seeing what comes out :))) Best regards from sunny dark blue sky Zuerich ... Barbara.

ruisc_pt (6206) 2009-03-18 11:47

Nice catch of the snow and interesting log.
The flash effect results very well trough the snow falling.
TFS Pat
Rui

josepmarin (33831) 2009-03-18 12:06

Hi Pat,
It is an impressive snowfall!!
Good capture with the weak light of the dawn, with a good work in the exposure and a nice optical effect of the snowflakes floating in the air.
I am glad that Larry feels better and had tried to go skiing. A pity the problem of the piece of ski gear.
Nice work, my friend.
HLJ
Josep

stelli (2949) 2009-03-18 13:00

This is absolutely gorgeous! You captured tha flakes without the slightest blur!!! I love the snow on top of the poles as symmetrical as it could be ever formed!!! The snowed lanscape takes back to Christmas although we are heading to Easter! :) Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

jmdias (19393) 2009-03-18 17:04

pat

nice framing showing the pine trees and the pieces of snow falling, creating a soft view of the place. I liked the contrast between the darker background and these snow flakes.beautiful

hugs

jorge

avene (11044) 2009-03-18 20:02

hi Pat,
this looks absolutely surreal, the flash worked very well to bring out the snowflakes and show how heavy the snowfall was. the whole scene reminds me of those glass balls that you have to shake to create a similar "snowstorm". great shot, I liek it a lot.

best,
Kristine

Waylim (10873) 2009-03-18 20:51

Pat,
Very cool, or cold should I say, to be photographing as it really coming down. Wow, in chunks, almost like some seen on Christmas card except this is natural and doesn't have all the perfect snow flakes pattern like on the card. A very nice documentation of the weather condition yet atistically composed. Thanks
Way

jlbrthnn (38133) 2009-03-19 0:10

Hello Stalemate,
It is a decoration of late Christmas, magnificiently enlightened. The spectacle astonishing, is seen since the south of France. Image very pleasant and carried out well. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

jwmunro (6595) 2009-03-19 15:00

Hello Pat -

Using the flash to freeze the snow flakes made for a wonderful effect. I don't miss this stuff at all! Even though that during and just after the snowfall it is really beautiful and refreshing. Well done.

Go Larry Go!

Thank you for sharing.

John

pablominto (40788) 2009-03-19 23:32

Hello Pat,

I notice the date March 16!
It sort of feels better for me to know since we too had snow three days ago, I did take some pictures but will probably keep them for myself hehehe...
You capture the atmosphere well, the flask works well to freeze the movement of snowflakes!

Greetings,
Pablo -

azaf1 (15547) 2009-03-20 9:33

Hi Pat

Looks like Christmas! The whole setting with the snowflakes illuminated by the flash. Just perfect.

Have a lovely weekend and give my best wishes to Larry
regards
Argiris

ribeiroantonio (21925) 2009-03-20 23:52

That is snowing! You know, I only have seen light snowing in all my life. In here I like to see the many centimeters of snow on top of those little poles. It is fantastic. The light is perfect and the falling snow adds a very dynamic sense to the picture. Well done.
Antonio

gunbud (27951) 2009-03-22 9:14

Hi Pat,
Lovely mid-March winter wonderland shot with those huge flakes seen in the lovely low evening light.
The giant evergreens make stand out brilliantly against the blue sky and lovely falling snow.
Regards, Tom

RedDevil (1071) 2009-03-23 5:38

Hi Pat,
Only Santa Claus is missing! Excellent job, Bravo
Salvatore

s_lush (2250) 2009-03-23 9:30

Hello Pat,
This winter scene captured in the spring makes a holiday mood, not putting it down, but picking it up. The falling snow is seen very clearly and brightly due to the flash set on. Very artistic and romantic picture!
Best regards,
Sergiy

rodgerg (24243) 2009-03-23 9:55

Hello Pat,

A superb winter's view with agood use of (a not easy light). I like espacillaiy the snow very well collected, a very beautiful graphic effect. Congratulations.
Best regards,
Roger

John_F_Kennedy (31511) 2009-03-26 5:16

A perfect manage of the light with all that falling snow. Good view!
Best wishes,
Achim

jusninasirun (10209) 2009-03-27 6:05

Hi Pat,

I like the way those snow flakes are frozen in the air and how well you have manage the perspective and exposure under difficult lighting. Well done for this beautiful winter scene.

Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
Best regards,
Jusni

Wandering_Dan (3249) 2009-03-27 12:42

Hi, Pat -

Glad to hear Larry's feeling OK.

Snow falling is never as easy to photograph as it looks. Fortunately, you had nice big clumps here to make it easier. Interesting light, and very emblematic of a big snowfall.

Best,
Dan

bakes888 (18257) 2009-03-27 23:44

Hi Pat. Great photo, your flash has lit up the snow flakes that really make this shot for me, something I very rarely see. Nice atmosphere. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

Angshu (33737) 2009-04-03 7:05

Hello Pat
The effect of the fill-in flash is wonderful creating a great ambiance. The falling snow balls are quite large!! Like the frosted tree on the left. This seems to be fine winter postcard, un-habituated I am in seeing such scenes! A great Ws post as well!
Take care & Best Regards
Angshu

emjleclercq (14330) 2009-04-11 13:38

Very interesting, the snow flakes are very visible in the image, well done for the settings!

All the best,

Emmanuel

xuaxo (5759) 2009-05-12 7:38

Olá Pat
Amazing picture. Very nice effect.
SAA
Francisco