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Oasis in the Snow
Oasis in the Snow
mariomel


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Landscape (Classic Editing)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S602Z
Location: North Hatley, Qc
Date: Jan 9, 2003
Aperture: F 6.3
ISO: 160
Shutter: 1/480 s
Galleries: Landscape, Nature
Date Uploaded: Jan 11, 2003

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Place: 21 out of 219
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Views since voting: 1453
Votes: 229
Comments: 27
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01/23/2003 05:00:56 PM
~~~~Critique Club Comment~~~~

Composition (content)

Excellent composition, the beams of sunlight and shadow in the foreground pull the eye into the island of trees and create a nice perspective.
Did you know the sun would do that or was it a coincedence? The amount of time per day that the sun does this shadow game must be short and only for a couple of weeks per year.... I like it how you captured it in perfect balance with the island of trees and the island of trees in a perfect balance with the foreground and shadow positions.
Good crop, equal amounts of space at each side. The foreground takes a lot of space, but that works really well on this picture.

A nice coincedence is that the angle of the hill finds a parallel in the angle of the treetops.

Background
Too bad that there are trees on the left, something like the right would have made the island/oasis stand out even more. The sky is a nice rich blue.

Camera Work (Technical)
Good exposure, there is no way that you get detail in the shadows of the trees when you shoot at the sun with a bright sky and a bright foreground. The capture of the sky and the sun without overexposing the snow is very good. The darkness of the trees works very well even, as it makes the whole pack of trees appear like one entity.
Focus is good, sharpening a bit too much, but it could be the way the light works around edges here, I have seen it happen before.
Whitebalance is perfect. Very clean picture.

Digital Processing (technical)
No comments.
The filesize is only 113kb, you are allowed 150kb. Saving it at a higher quality level can enhance detail sharpness here.

My opinion
Nice.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/18/2003 09:36:55 PM
Cool shot, I am assuming that you used a wide angle lens but perhaps not. Great job with the lighting.
01/17/2003 01:25:21 PM
Beautiful, beautiful play of lilght and shanddwos. The low sun really made this shot.
01/16/2003 04:28:07 PM
Excellent! You've got my 10 for this one. I especially love the long shadows!
01/16/2003 01:13:57 PM
Ohh my! This is really nice! Nice concept, good eye to spot it. I think it would have been more effective w/o the woods on the left, but I'm not asking you to cut down a forest! I really like the sun shining through the trees and their shadows! Very nice! Strong 8. Swash
01/15/2003 04:08:27 PM
Nice, clear shot. Meets the challenge. Focus and lighting look good. 8 waltoml.
01/15/2003 06:57:28 AM
nice composition, good framing. i like the way you put the sun in the center making so the light radiates from the center and draws your eyes to the island of trees.
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01/15/2003 06:39:07 AM
Good light & shadows
01/15/2003 03:31:34 AM
This is a very nice shot. I do think however there needs to be something in the foreground, but that is just my personal addition.
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01/15/2003 01:13:49 AM
Nice tones and colours but the trees would have been better lit from the front rather than the back. Also it would have been a good idea to straighten up the horizon.
01/14/2003 04:15:06 PM
Ah..beautiful
01/14/2003 02:50:16 PM
Very pretty. I love the shadows that are cast by the sun being behind the trees. The angle and framing/cropping are very ncie, and color is also good. I like the different blues.This does look like an oasis, just sitting in the middle of no where. Focus and clarity are good. the trees look like they were sharpened though, they seem a little strange, but I like the silhouettes. Good luck in the challenge.
01/14/2003 12:24:04 PM
nice shot, a little central for really good marks though 5 (could have been a 8)
01/14/2003 05:28:06 AM
Nice use of the one thirds rule. Love it. 8.
01/13/2003 10:01:11 PM
Quality seems to be an issue on my screen - not sure the problem really. Love the color and composition. 9
01/13/2003 07:01:06 PM
This is just fantastic. I love the light and shadow here. Perfectly good shot. Clapping!!!
01/13/2003 05:42:28 PM
Very nice!! I love the shadows on the snow. You get the "cold" feeling from this photo!!
01/13/2003 04:32:18 PM
Superb shadows splayed out that leads the eye from left to right. Nice one.
01/13/2003 04:00:45 PM
Great snow picture! I love the back lit effect by the sun. Good capture.8.
01/13/2003 12:57:44 PM
Neat! Love the shadows! There seems to be a slight slope...but I can't tell if it's the angle the picture was taken at or if it is the varying height of the trees, so I won't take off any points for it. 8 =-)
01/13/2003 12:46:50 PM
Everything in this photo adds to the interest. Great job!
01/13/2003 11:16:56 AM
The sun coming through the trees is wonderful. Makes the photo warm in spite of the snow.
01/13/2003 11:12:15 AM
Boy, if you could've taken this without the group of tree's in the left background, this would be a ten. 9
01/13/2003 10:59:26 AM
ONe of my favorites so far. Meets the challenge perfectly, love the composition contrast and depth. Especilally like how the shadows lead the eye to the trees. 10
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01/13/2003 03:33:06 AM
I can see a sharp white ridge around your trees and on the ground.. Seems you have been a bit too eager with the USM. Nice picture though, well seen.
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01/13/2003 02:57:08 AM
Excellent shadow work here. I love the cluster of trees in the background. Excellent capture. GL
01/13/2003 12:21:05 AM
Magnificent!


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