WWW: White Weeping Willow (100th post) Photo

Photographer’s Note

For this special occasion, I make a small sidestep from my Tibet travelogue series.

Just like last year (see this picture, taken exactly one year ago), the first days of March brought us quite a lot of snow in The Netherlands. And that made me very happy, because I really love snow and ice and until now we had not seen much of it in our city of Delft this year.

When I cycle to work, I always pass a couple of large weeping willow trees and this day they looked beautiful. The sky was completely clouded, but a faint sun was visible through the clouds. I tried to find a nice point of view to include this little spot of light and took the picture.

P.S. I had not realised it at all, but Claire pointed me at the fact that this is my 100th picture on TE, so I have a little party today ;-) This number of 100 photos was reached after more than 2 years of presence on TE, so that took me quite long. My other occupations require also a lot of time and therefore I sometimes need to back-off for a while and can't participate as much as I would like to. But I find TE a great place, have learned a lot here - and am still learning - and met very nice people. I hope to stay in this marvellous community much longer and I hope that you will do that too! Best wishes, Michael.

Clairedelune, Galmeida, robiuk, Rinie_Hoff, cam, weswang, Fixfocus, alvaraalto, digi-mom has marked this note useful

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RGatward (19749) 2006-03-05 18:04

Good seasonal shot, I like the hint of sun through the mist.

Luan (15935) 2006-03-05 18:10

Hello Michael, a very nice shot, a frozen mood. I like those crying branches.
Well done
Luan

ahmetgedikli (22072) 2006-03-05 18:38

Hi Michael,
Beautiful winter shot, this is a great winter image! Well composed with good details! Well done.
Ahmet

Clairedelune (4885) 2006-03-05 18:42

Hello Michael,
Tell me, what is the special occasion? Is it that snow in The Netherlands? Or is it your 100th post? ;-)
I love snow. Better be, since I live in a country where snow is there for many months! And I love weeping wellows! So graceful trees! Your picture is simple, but I also love that kind of simplicity. So, I feel fulfilled! The color of the sky is good!
Well Michael, my congratulations for that 100th post!
Claire

erdna (5360) 2006-03-05 19:46

Beautifully taken Michael. This weeping willow is holding on to its frozen tears not wanting to let go as it is not the time for weeping, not for your 100th. post! It will choose its time.

Andre'

Galeota (10334) 2006-03-06 0:30

Hello Michael, so congratulations on this 100th post in which you show us that natural beauty can be found even out of the most steriles expressions of Winter season.

dkeus31 (26361) 2006-03-06 6:15

Hello Michael,
Congrats for the snow, err pardon your 100th post ;o)
Nice framing surrounding the low sun.
Regards,
Didier

Galmeida (12559) 2006-03-06 13:22

Hi Michael,
Thanks for your visit and in your Portfolio I noticed that you like plains and also have this 100th post that is a must of simple and effective resulting approach. Simple and beautiful with snow in a monochrome tone and atmosphere. Your eye catch, perspective and angle approach is very good in a clear, imaginative and creative-artwork post. Good light, contrast and a fine sharpness. Very well seen, done and composed. Did you see my previous 200th post ? It have many beautiful sky. Have a nice week and congratulations.

Fernando

robiuk (10763) 2006-03-06 16:07

I like your vertical compo, Michael and congratulation on your 100th post!
This one is very minimalistic and pale colours really bring the mood of winter well!
With my posts I'm trying to convince people that Spring is almost here, but with this one you're holding back!
;-D
Catch ya later,
Robi

Rinie_Hoff (9334) 2006-03-06 16:27

Hi Michael, congratulations with your number 100!
I love this winter scene, there’s this lack of colors that render that Friday so well. The sun never came through I think, and the light blue sky and the sun that is almost not noticeable, create a quiet mood. What I loved was that the wind was completely gone as well, otherwise there wouldn’t have been so much snow on the trees. Nice!

jrj (34779) 2006-03-07 4:03

Nice entry this 100th M. The white willow under the layer of snow is a nice winter detail in the bleached setting. Vertical format good for this compo. Fine detail

ishai (4093) 2006-03-07 14:33

Hi Michael

I like the tight crop and the play with light and colors here
The balance is good and not too bright
I also like the dark branches as contrast

Congratulations on the 100th
post

Ishai

cam (8880) 2006-03-08 16:23

Hi Michael
Good close-up,the tree is just superb with its new coat.The subdued light is doing wonder for the mood.
Even if winter is long here(and its a good thing),I am never tired of the ephemeral magic that is created in this season.
Thanks for stopping by my post,I am discovering your beautiful country through your eyes.
Have a good day
Charles

weswang (18223) 2006-03-08 17:22

Hi Michael, Congratulations to your 100th post. It looks like that it was a cold and calm day such that the snow can hang on with the willow as shown in this picture. You have well capture the picture with the sun in the view. Nice contrast and sharpness. Well done.

Fixfocus (9377) 2006-03-09 13:48

Hi Michael,
Superb graphism,looks almost like a japanese painting.Good compo and framing,nice mood too.
Happy 100th posting,-een klein beetje laat maar van harte!
Gr,
Hermann

P-S-I-G (24482) 2006-03-11 4:55

Hello Michael,
Congratulations for your 100th post.
Very good winter composition. I like the graphism.
Best regards,
Fabrice

alvaraalto (5301) 2006-05-10 11:28

Hi Michael,
Congratulations with this beautiful 100th upload. Lovely picture to look at sitting in the garden in a lovely sunshine. I hope the good weather will last till the weekend.
groet Rob