Frozen lakes, a photo from Zurich, East

Photographer's Note

Man this was maybe the coldest day for a very long time. Not so much the temperature with around - 10 degrees C but the Easterly winds with a little snowfall too, it made if feel like a lot colder. Some of our lakes are free for ice skating, also parts of Lake of Zurich in the Rapperswil area. I was watching the news closely and before they opened this lake, we were on our way. I was honestly scared at some point when we walked over the ice that I had done something to my fingers not wearing my cloves for some minutes, they really hurt but I mean for some photos sometimes you are prepared to go too far ... but what am I writing, you know all what I mean. It is very strange standing on a lake and you trust the lake police that they have measured correctly. They had some doubts if they could open the lake today, the snow had stopped the ice from growing, it isolates it too much. But here we are, we had the luck. I love this moment when you step on the ice, scary and wonderful at the same time, nature treating us with an outstanding spectacle.

siudzi, annjackman, Royaldevon, ManuMay, BennyV, prasun984, Kofman, CLODO has marked this note useful

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siudzi (34141) 2012-02-12 1:27

Hi Barbara,

Superb minimalist composition! It looks like a b&w version in spite of it has been executed in color. The visual effect is unique and so attractive! Well done. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Malgorzata

sevy (58) 2012-02-12 1:34

Hello Barbara,

This photo makes me thinking about one of your previous shot with a lonely walker on a Irland's beach. But this time you placed the lost people on the right side of the frame ;-)
I like this kind of shot, in white spirit, with few elements, but well visible, and with a good feeling of space.

Yves.

willperrett (14215) 2012-02-12 1:41

Hello Barbara
The ultimate in high-key subject-matter! This is beautiful, and I love the fact that you've chosen a vertical format, as most would not have done I suspect. Also, I believe you've sensibly over-ridden your camera's meter, which on its own would have rendered this scene much darker. An excellent example of how less is more in photography!
Regards
Will

annjackman (23019) 2012-02-12 1:54

Hello Barbara,
I like the huge space in this image with the main subject small but clear. The very cold day is well illustrated - very good work.
Regards, Ann

toronaga (2) 2012-02-12 2:18

Simply brilliant!

Royaldevon (86392) 2012-02-12 3:18

Hello Barbara,

We were always taught that the negative space was as important as the positive; nothing shows that statement better than this shot. Your clever composition makes us scrutinise the tobogganer so precisely and we can add our own interpretation. Super!

have a good Sunday,
Bev :-)

ManuMay (36447) 2012-02-12 3:20

Hi Barbara!

A very fine capture, very good and nice, excellent composition and delicate tones, very elegant and well seen...

Have a nice day...

Manu

rbassin (27472) 2012-02-12 3:49

Bonjour Barbara
Elle superbe cette photo minimaliste, une scène de vie dans un environement tout en blanc.
la luge et l'enfant donne vie dans un lieu où le froid règne.
Bon dimanche
Roland

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-02-12 6:37

Hello Barbara...

What a wonderful composition of beautiful scenery and georgeous place! great concept and execution..the advantage is the simplicity of the composition..very well done

Best regards...Yiannis

rychem (72187) 2012-02-12 7:58

I like such minimalistic shots with one strong point - a child, well seen, compliments
Ryszard

BennyV (34748) 2012-02-12 9:56

Hello Barbara

Great silhouette of the kid, playing in what seems like splendid isolation. Let's hope his clothes were splendidly insulating too ;)

Great white.

Benny

prasun984 (5590) 2012-02-12 10:17

Hi Barbara,
welcome to TE after a long gap with a stunning shot...
love this! Winter's stark landscape can also be incredibly beautiful and this shot illustrates that so perfectly. Captured flawlessly and a really powerful presentation.

Enjoy a peaceful Sunday.

I love your photography...I know you from Photofolia...I have also an account in Photofolia...but not regularly used...

Prasun

zanzi (13690) 2012-02-12 10:48

Bonsoir Barbara
Awesome minimalist composition.
I like the attitude of the boy.
Bravo
Chris

divail (8334) 2012-02-12 13:42

Bonsoir Barbara,
C'est une superbe photo qui met l'hiver et les grands espaces bien en valeur. J'aime beaucoup.

Diane

jjcordier (79299) 2012-02-12 23:25

Barbara
Une photo minimaliste mais parfaitement réussie. J'aime beaucoup ce type de photos si difficiles à réussir.
Amicalement
JJ

CLODO (45118) 2012-02-13 0:41

Hello Barbara

A minimalist picture which depicts well the atmosphere in the white world.
Congratulations
CLODO

mesutilgim (0) 2012-02-19 1:34

Hello Barbara,
A minimalistic capture with great graphical effect.
Almost a good sample for contemporary art photo.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

delnaja (2056) 2012-02-27 1:54

Hi Barbara,
I saw this one on the other site ;) But didn't take the time to comment it.
I love the minimalism here. Pure, elegant. Been a long time I didn't see such a photo like this on TE. It is a pleasure for my eyes :)
Take care
Fred

fourty (20) 2012-03-03 9:24

Excellent shot, I really like your style, takes maximum out of minimal.
Well done!

ciakgiak (30) 2012-03-16 14:47

Ciao Barbara,
Questo è uno stile che ti ha sempre caratterizzata, grandi spazi sul quale si inserisce un solo piccolo elemento (in questo caso l'uomo con la slitta), che regala immagini molto semplici, minimaliste, ma di grande eleganza.
Un caro abbraccio.
Giorgio

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2012-03-21 0:37

Hi Barbara!

It's really nice to see you and your gallery here in TE. You really do have a lot of stunning photographs! I liked the endless feel of white tones all over, the composition, the spacing, the framework and the high key effect all works out very well. Bravo! My compliments!

best regards, and see you wherever!
Matt