Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by HBunch:
Like a post card. Very nice. I really like how the snow coveres everything and makes the tree branches droop. Normally, I'm not fond of the blown out white sky, but I think it works in this shot. It's a foggy kind of look, and I think it fits with the overall effect of the shot. The angle and framing/cropping are really good. Focus and clarity are great as well. Great job. Good luck in the challenge.

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by PTLParsons:
This is beautiful and so well in focus. I love how you have cropped it making a frame for the creek. I'll take your word that there is a creek down there. I would love to see this in color also - there greenery coming thru the snow. I'd give this an 8 easily. PTL

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by alanfreed:
Beautiful! I was hoping for a similar snowstorm here for this challenge, but it didn't happen. The snow on the trees is just great -- way to go!

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by ambaker:
Wow! Love everything about this picture. Lighting, composition, contrast, you name it. 10!

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by Froober:
I love the trees fading into the fog in the background...beautiful effect. But (eek) the big tree in the foreground disturbs me...feels like it's blocking my view of something incredible.

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Very nice postcard look. I really like how the cloudy skies are pushing down on the scene. 8 Swash

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by FranziskaLang:
challenge met. i really like how the trees seem to be fading into the background ... as if they are going on forever. truly w/out the hand of man! i also like the contrast between the dark rocks and trees and the white snow, you have achieved a very good tonal range here w/out blowing anything out. the only small criticism i have (and that's not even part of the photo and just personal taste) is the small white border. i feel it should be larger or not there at all. it also somehow looks wider at the bottom than on the sides (optical illusion, i'm sure). overall, nice entry!

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
What a beatiful winter scene ! This is one of the best nature shots of the week ! =9 shiiizzzam

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by connie:
Beautiful work!

Rocky Creek
by joanns

Comment by shutterfly:
very nice