I won't close my eyes! II Photo

Photographer’s Note

I'll stare straight into the sun and I won't close my eyes.
'pi'

This is the second shot in the series. Here's link to the firs one. Just to mention that shots were taken on the same place (more or less), but not at the same day!

Shot was taken near the summit of Chopok on Low Tatras, near Jasna ski center. Strong wind was lifting snow from the ground and with the early morning sun, you'll get effects like this one!

There is no post-processing! Except for the resize, sharpen (because of the resize) and framing.

cobraphil8, pmthanh, arnabchat, kaZ, ksoloduc, kebek, rtome, riclopes has marked this note useful

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claudiaf (4406) 2006-01-12 5:07 [Comment]

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cobraphil8 (11652) 2006-01-12 5:15

Impressive light and dynamic composition.
I like this shot.
Great work and idea.
Philippe

sengir (4946) 2006-01-12 5:15

incredible light created magical effect, very well done, impressive..

jafadabret (40325) 2006-01-12 5:18

Aleksandar, on se croirait devant une aurore boréale. La photo a beaucoup de punch et dégage une atmosphère étrange. Bien vu !

pmthanh (676) 2006-01-12 5:20

Hello Aleksandar!
Perfect composition and great light. The shot very impression.
Thanks for sharing.

Thanh.

akustyk (1967) 2006-01-12 5:28

interesting shot with fine contrast of backlighting. I'd personally crop the right part, putting people silhouettes more into BR corner, thus increase their role in the composition. but that's a matter of personal taste I guess

arnabchat (7058) 2006-01-12 5:43

the effects that can be seen give an awesome feel to this pic. splendid.

kaZ (396) 2006-01-12 6:57

This pic is impressive ! Nice light effect.

kebek (5434) 2006-01-12 13:59

Serwus Aleksandar !
Great idea of shooting against the sun. Superb effect as one can feel the wind in this way. I know the place, fascinating vista from up there.
Be well,
mat

tcht (7298) 2006-01-12 16:38

Hello Alek,
I like both of your series very much! Both hv really impressive light and pov! Impressive compo.
Congratz,
Cheukhin Tsang

RGatward (19749) 2006-01-13 3:56

Wow, quite an effect you got here against the light, especially the shadows. Grain and colours look great, though with the artifacts around the poeple, maybe just a touch oversharpened.

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ktanska (16695) 2006-01-13 4:58

Wonderful blue tone photo with great contrast and efficient use of backlight.
I agree with RGatward, it is oversharpened. Looking at the sticks of the nearest person there is clearly brighter halo around them + a slight sawtooth effect. Also the fog has grainy appearance. (And I don't have LCD display here.) Still, I like this.
Kari

riclopes (33135) 2006-01-17 9:46

Hi again Aleksander,
Spectacular couple of shots against the sun! The dramatic result effect of the lighting is superb. I also love the title.
Congratulations and thanks a lot for sharing! (the first one of this series is also very good)
Best wishes,
Ricardo

zeca (20026) 2006-01-17 15:48

Nice lights, POV, sharpness! Good composition!
Tfs!
Zeca

rhizomes (15325) 2006-03-01 11:48

Hi Aleksandar,
Very nice picture !! Great effect of the sun in front of you and interestin 'noise' on the image !
Christophe

zapady (282) 2006-03-09 17:10

Good shot against the sun Aleksandr. pitty that is wasnt a faster shutter speed , you could have caught the flying snow !
I like the mix of blue and white colors and lights
well done

Adrique (579) 2008-09-09 9:54