Frost Crystals
by Dim7

Comment by jmsetzler:
very nice macro shot and the shallow depth of field works nicely... the image doesn't seem to relay a sense of 'from above' to me though... - setzler

Frost Crystals
by Dim7

Comment by the general:
nice detail and focus

Frost Crystals
by Dim7

Comment by tiff:
nice job

Frost Crystals
by Dim7

Comment by Kavey:
Beautifully captured and love the DOF throwing out the background.
I personally find that although I am happy to believe it's taken from above, visually it could just as easily be taken from the side - the image itself doesn't show the challenge has been met, even though I am sure it has.
For me the image has to show it too.
6, Kavey
Would be at least an 8 if I felt it met challenge better.

Frost Crystals
by Dim7

Comment by edhendricks:
Almost too much depth of field. I like how the detail of the fragile ice structures is apparent.

Frost Crystals
by Dim7

Comment by NicNic101:
Great close-up... I love the shot!

Frost Crystals
by Dim7

Comment by starblazer:
Focus could be a little sharper but good work on capturing the ice crystals. Nice use of diffuse light.

Five Arch
by Dim7

Comment by Silver Fox:
lovely picture to be taken in the winter with all the snow and ice freezing over the water. It must look just beautiful here in the summer time. You've got a beautul blue sky up there too.

Five Arch
by Dim7

Comment by SpeedsterF:
Cool!

How eggs are grown
by Dim7

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
The composition in this shot is strong. It is cropped and framed in such a way that the eye is drawn from the tip of the branches, past the eggs, and out of the frame on the right. Since nothing is dead center, it is not static, but it does have a place for the eyes to rest (on the eggs), but the picture does give them a path to travel, as well.

TECHNIQUE
Your focus and exposure is awesome here, as is the lighting. It shows the details of the limb, etc, yet uses shadows effectively to add interest to the shot. Also, it gives a definite feeling of depth. Very nice work.

OVERALL EFFECT
Very humorous and well done. I commend the amount of detail that it seems you paid attention to. Indeed, it looks like the eggs have "grown" there and not placed, because manipulation of the snow is not evident. Great work.

Best wishes in the future.
karmat