No More Swimming This Year
by magnus

Comment by philup:
I like it ...great picture!

No More Swimming This Year
by magnus

Comment by GrayGhost:
You discovered that flash and snow don't mix unless you want this effect. Consider cropping to reduce the significant vignetting visible with this lens at this aperture.

No More Swimming This Year
by magnus

Comment by ThomLee:
Nice photo, but without the title, I'd never guess that this image had anything to do with the concept of "too late"

No More Swimming This Year
by magnus

Comment by pix-are:
This needs to be in Stock.....especially this time of year. GREAT shot. You can sell this easily.

No More Swimming This Year
by magnus

Comment by Jutilda:
I love that you were able to actually capture the snow's movement. I love the gray/blue tones of the water and sky. I might crop out that slight bit to the left of the "island" so that it doesn't seem quite so centered. Otherwise - great work 8

No More Swimming This Year
by magnus

Comment by ohiochase:
Great shot! Like the muted colors overall; the stop action on the snow. Nice composition on the wide angle. The vignetting even helps.

The only down side is that I have to stretch a bit on the theme but that's probably just me. I want the photo to tell me the story rather than have to look at the title.

Leifur Eiríksson, Reykjavík, Iceland
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Comment by LeeD:
Great moody shot I think you've captured the feel of the statue very well. There seems to be a little noise that could be cleaned up with a little NI... probably a side effect of a higher ISO. Good work!

Dainty Murano Glass
by magnus

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Very Interesting...Love the choice of using a dime to mount the unicorn. Shows scale and detail. Nice.

Dainty Murano Glass
by magnus

Comment by ubique:
Hello Magnus, from the Critique Club.
This is an instructive critique for me, because I normally have no interest in 'studio' photographs, especially of inanimate subjects such as this. So, I've learned quite a bit as a result of being forced to take a more measured look. The quality of your photography is superb, especially as the lighting setup you describe is relatively simple. The subject(s) are beautifully lit for maximum impact, and I'm sure the unicorn was a difficult little critter to light effectively. The shadow is also terrific. I cannot agree with the commentator who suggested cropping differently; your composition/crop seems to me entirely appropriate ... it complements the fragility and elegance of this little work of art, and is therefore nicely chosen for the 'Delicate' theme. So, while it's not my cup of tea, but I do recognise the technical skill involved in your creating this image. The other attraction of this photograph for me was that it led me to your portfolio, which contains a delightfully eclectic collection of very fine photographs. I hope these few comments may lead others there as well.
Best wishes,
Paul Martin

Shoes out-take
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Comment by Pedro:
Frighteningly well done.