Snow Abstract #2

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Snow Abstract #2

This was taken at the edge of the river. The top half is river ice and the bottom half the snowbank. I heightened the contrast and maximized the saturation. I love the blue/green result.

Below is the original for comparison. What do you think?

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36 Responses to Snow Abstract #2

  1. Frank Dilatush's avatar Frank Dilatush says:
    February 27, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    Dabbling in the black arts of post processing I see Eliza …you know which one I like 8^)

  3. Michael Genford's avatar Michael Genford says:
    February 28, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I like them both, Eliza, though the top one is more dramatic.

    How close was the lens to the snow’s edge/river? It seems like maybe it was a couple feet. But there’s also an illusion (especially in the first photo) that it’s miles away, and what’s really been photographed is the horizon and the northern lights. Quite a nice effect. 🙂

  4. Robbie's avatar Robbie says:
    February 28, 2014 at 1:25 am

    I like it! Have fun + explore:-) I just love exploring in some of the new elements + playing with photos…I like it + push your limits:-)

  5. Robbie's avatar Robbie says:
    February 28, 2014 at 1:26 am

    of course you should know by now I love abstract + color! tee hee…I was a modern dancer in my former life BK!

    • Eliza Waters's avatar Eliza Waters says:
      February 28, 2014 at 1:37 am

      Really? Professionally? Do you still dance? I love learning new things about my blogging friends! 🙂

      • Robbie's avatar Robbie says:
        February 28, 2014 at 2:54 pm

        I gave that up before I had kids many moons ago, but yes professionally. I was a modern dancer. I love the abstract + improvisation in all arts!The best years were when I trained younger dancers. I gave it all up in my late 20’s.Now you have to realize my youngest just went off to graduate school! I am older but not old yet!!!I went back to school and started another career…and now I am starting another..Isn’t life grand! I get bored, so it is good I have a mind that likes to learn new things..yes, us wise women never get bored! Keep on shooting, love to see what you discover!

      • Eliza Waters's avatar Eliza Waters says:
        February 28, 2014 at 3:05 pm

        Thanks for your encouragement! 🙂

      • Robbie's avatar Robbie says:
        February 28, 2014 at 3:17 pm

        I have found it rather fun to explore what else you can do with photos. Mixed media photos are very interesting. Some artists are even putting their photos on fabric + doing some very interesting things!

      • Eliza Waters's avatar Eliza Waters says:
        February 28, 2014 at 3:21 pm

        This would make a lovely fabric wall hanging. Cool thoughts!

      • Robbie's avatar Robbie says:
        February 28, 2014 at 3:22 pm

        I have been wanting to explore this for the past year. It look exciting, but have to find the time to set it up. Look what we can do with photos we take:-)

      • Eliza Waters's avatar Eliza Waters says:
        February 28, 2014 at 3:29 pm

        Oh, wow, very cool. I have a friend who does quilting, I’ll have to share this with her. Thanks!

  6. byoungquistart's avatar bernadetteyoungquist says:
    February 28, 2014 at 2:08 am

    My original thought of the altered photo was “that would make a beautiful painting” and then I saw the original and thought “what a beautiful photo”! I often take photos, tweak the colors as you did, and then make a painting using the new vibrant colors. I think the original has so much going on in a beautifully understated way. Nice!

  7. kimberlyharding's avatar kimberlyharding says:
    February 28, 2014 at 2:45 am

    I love the vibrant colors so much. Actually both are so cool. You have a good eye.

    • Eliza Waters's avatar Eliza Waters says:
      February 28, 2014 at 2:56 am

      Thank you so much for your kind compliment! Some days I can walk around and seem to capture nothing. But the day this was taken was magical – the blessing of one exciting shot after another. Some days we’re just in perfect alignment. 🙂

  8. ladyfi's avatar ladyfi says:
    February 28, 2014 at 4:36 am

    They are both beautiful in their own way – one vibrant; the other subdued loveliness.

    • Eliza Waters's avatar Eliza Waters says:
      February 28, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks for your feedback. That’s why I presented both, they each have their merits. Digital really allows a wide set of options. It’s fun to let one’s creative juices flow! I think I could do a whole series just on this one image alone.

  9. Kina's avatar Kina says:
    February 28, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Northern lights!

  10. Saskia - Villa in Umbria's avatar villainumbria says:
    February 28, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Wow, what a beautiful picture. I just got my first reflex and am doing my best to understand how it works!

    • Eliza Waters's avatar Eliza Waters says:
      February 28, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks! Yes, the learning curve is always a challenge. Be patient with yourself and take it one day at a time. You will figure it out with practice. 🙂

  11. Micheal K's avatar mk says:
    February 28, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Both images feel as if they’re taken on a planet far far away. The original is the planet looking out into space. The 2nd post-processed image looks as if it’s on a different more dynamic planet. Mature planet (1) and children’s planet (2). I like them both very much.

  12. Geraldine Helen Hartman's avatar Geraldine says:
    March 1, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    this is just gorgeous!

  13. Sharon's avatar Sharon K. says:
    March 8, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    I love them both, but blue and green is my favorite color combo :-). And so needed right now!

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