Mefford Tree in Snow Photo

Photographer’s Note

I'm a teacher and school was canceled since we don't get much snow in medford. Yay. this is near my parents house a and frisbee golf course

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Julian_K (1055) 2008-01-29 17:09

Hi Shane,
Wow, great shot! The contrast of the blue sky to the white of the snow is spectacular. A great choice to go with the wide-angle lens also (i presume?). Thanks for sharing,
Jules

hanyiam (3) 2008-01-29 17:13

Nice, nice, nice! This helps illustrate why trees can be so much more interesting when they are "naked" and then adorned with things other than foliage.

CaptainJack (0) 2008-01-29 17:19

Hello Shane, wow this thumbnail really popped out at me from the main scene, and the full size is no let down either. Could see why the school was shut down, the icy branches tell it all. You got some great controlled lighting here, and the spread of light clouds in the sky helps to keep the effect alive.

danielswalsh (13310) 2008-01-29 17:31

Superb, and I mean "S U P E R B" shot Shane!

It takes a strong subject to place it centre-frame, but you've shown us how it's done here. Excellent tonal levels, good sharpness, no noise, love the contrast, and the hint of bluish/grey in the sky really brings it all together nicely.

I'd be proud to say this was my shot (if I were you).
Well done!
- Dan

P.S.- What lens did you use Shane, 17-40mm (or 24-70mm) with a circular polariser by chance?

emilbo (9307) 2008-01-29 17:56

Allô Shane!
Superbe prise de vue de cet arbre qui est spectaculaire, un parmi les plus beau que j'ai vu. La nature nous donne ces belles choses que l’on découvre au détour du chemin. Le mérite en revient cependant au photographe qui a su le voir et le partager avec les autres.
Félicitations!...
Emilius

porto62 (1773) 2008-01-29 19:17

Hi Shane,wonderfull winter shoot,great choose of POV seem to be a B/W very crisp and sharp,a beautiful shoot.Alain

Ann75 (0) 2008-01-29 20:54

Hi Shane,

What an amazing shot with the winter colors contrasted by that bit of blue sky. Love the depth created by all the trees in the distance! Fantastisc shot! Excellent work, Shane!

Greetings,
Ann

ambar_81 (665) 2008-01-29 21:30

Hi Shane.
This is a very good shot,well saturated and perfect exposure.Sharpness is also beautiful.
Regards,
Ambar

Alco (1482) 2008-01-29 22:18

Hello Shane,
Beautiful winter landscape with those trees full of snow.I like very much the upper branch.It looks like a branch full of crystal.
Well done!
Alain

muzaffer_ (793) 2008-01-29 22:47

Hello Shane
Beautiful atmospher,amazing shot indeed,beautiful lighting and commposıtıon.
Best great
Muzaffer

edytungkal (4519) 2008-01-29 22:48

Fantastic place and excellent shot...
Well done Shane, tfs

daniel

jorgi (3798) 2008-01-29 23:28

Hi Shane,

Thanks to this great capture I found your excellent and refreshing gallery. I like this capture because of great POV. It seem like the bluish sky is comming from a tree top or this tree is touching the sky in opposite of others. That makes it special. To be so close to heavenly sky. Beautiful capture!

Kind regards,
Jeri

Hellas (5117) 2008-01-30 0:07

What an awesome picture, Shane!
The glory of the nature! The exposure is very well done! Thank you very much teacher for sharing.
Best wishes from Greece,
Athanasios.

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2008-01-30 0:37

Hi Shane,

my favourite square format, fantastic winter atmosphere here, well done!

Take care, Ivana

matt_moi (318) 2008-01-30 0:54

Hi Shane,
Excellent winter shot ! The composition and your position with a view under the tree to see the sky and give depth is very good.
Regards,

Matthieu

rgarrigus (0) 2008-01-30 9:36

Hi Shane,

A great example of when a central subject is the correct choice. Nicely controlled exposure on the snow. I bet the web version doesn't look as good as the original does it? I bet it looks awesome in the larger size. The sky is really good.

Cheers!

Bob G.

lilimih33 (9872) 2008-01-30 11:51

Hello Shane!
Wonderful tree in the winter!
Lovely perspecitve and great atmosphere!
Best regards!
Lili

chicken (1781) 2008-02-03 11:48

A wonderful winter image. I like how this tree stands out by your choice of POV. Well done.

pilpel-adom (3016) 2009-02-26 4:49

Hey Shane,
Beautiful shot of this snowy-frosty tree...Thanks to the good contrast and sharpness, this picture looks almost three-dimensional...
Well done!
Chen

paula-iw (28) 2009-11-20 22:21