~Lots of Topping~, a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

Photo taken on the same day where this photo was taken on Mt Washington. The weather had turned cloudy with more snow coming in later on today. I was on my way down the mountain and found a spot to pull over. Slapped on my snow shoes and climbed and 3 meter high snow bank to get to this location.

This white topping caught my interest with the 10-22 wide angle helping bring the setting together. I always wanted to capture some interesting snow photos but have been unable to until I ventured up Mt Washington. With the mountain peak one mile above sea level and being perfectly located for 9 meters (30 feet) of snow annually this ski resort is the second busiest next to Mt Whistler where the 2010 Winter Olympics will be held. But I am glad that my parents live only 30 minutes from here.
If you would like to find more information on this resort you can find it here. I still find it hard to believe that the amount of snow up here is not nearly half way fallen yet. Now I have to go back and discover more snow fallen beauty. I just love it. I hope you enjoy the scenery as much as I do.
Winter Cheers!

In the workshop I posted a photo of two hikers trekking in the snow behind me. Its all about enjoying the beautiful winter outdoors!

indoka28, Matthew-Watt, robertosalguero, Walnutzz, Dyerco, Norte, banyanman, bj40 has marked this note useful

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indoka28 (5261) 2008-01-10 20:04

Hello Paul,

this is ecstatic..lots and lots of vanilla topped natural ice cream..wonderfully composed and very nice colours and contrast here..!!! it looks like no human presence was there beyond the point you stood..as there are no foot prints..and that is making the shot all the more beautiful..!!

Regards
Indro

Matthew-Watt (5934) 2008-01-10 20:15

G’Day Paul,

I doubt I will ever tire of seeing these wonderfully unique and unusual ice 'sculptures'. It absolutely amazes me to think of all the survival techniques the plants coated in this ice would need to have adapted in order to live through the winter season. More than the ice, the sky is also brimming with attractive patters and delightful colour. Sharpness is exceptional, which really helps to promote the texture of the snow. Magnificent DOF, allowing for the inclusion of the electricity cables in the distance! A great job!

Cheers,

Matt

gneufeld (15890) 2008-01-10 20:22

Hi Paul,
Wow, another absolutely stunning winter snow scene! The depth of snow, the incredible snow sculptures, the vivid colors, all make for a perfect capture. Awesome and TFS. Gerald

Tibo (1906) 2008-01-10 20:41

Hi Paul... the quality is so magic in your picture!! honestly.. there is like a breeze of peace and calm coming out of this white-cotton landscape. Great one! Tibo

Polonaise (5802) 2008-01-10 20:46

Hi Paul

I remember the place well…
I even took some photos of this place.
I was lucky…
My snow was white those days (;-)))

All the best, mate.

May the 2008 be as much exhausting and busy for you as the previous one.

george

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jjcordier (79299) 2008-01-10 22:06

Paul
La nature nous offre parfois de belles choses comme cette superbe statue de neige. Trиs belle photo!
Amicalement
JJ

daddo (28748) 2008-01-10 22:35

Hi Paul. Enchanting scene- so many shades of blue and such natural sculptures. I do like your title.The details and colour contrasts are exceptional. I love the limitless space that is present in this PoV. Regards. Klaudio.

GilbertB (12258) 2008-01-10 22:40

Salut Paul, trиs belle photo d'hiver, la couche doit кtre importantaЈ.
Amitiйs.
Gilbert

gigiotta (453) 2008-01-10 22:57

This is one of the times in wich I enjoy picture without finding something to say more than others did. It gives a so big effect of peace. Really good. Compliments, Donatella

robertosalguero (292) 2008-01-11 0:31

Hello Paul,

This is a perfect picture. The xposure is right and the natural landscape with loads of snow is very Canadian. Your vertical format works very well to include the frosted little tree against the blue sky. Good image with fine details with no trace of human presence. Unspoiled beauty!

Roberto

Floydian (30970) 2008-01-11 0:32

Hi Paul,
Winter wonderland...what a very nice photo. How i wish we had that snow here. It's been so many years ago since we had that, i realy envy you on the location were you live.
The vertical composition with perspective and depth is wonderful...truly a great shot in a verg ood exposure.
Regards, Henk

Dyerco (10185) 2008-01-11 5:32

Hi Paul
Another excellent shot with that wide angle lens. Great exposure as we can see nice detail in the snow while still maintaining a good white colour. Nicely composed.
Phil

Cormac (26565) 2008-01-11 7:57

Great shot Paul! I actually prefer this one to the previous one you posted, because it is closer to the snow covered tree, and because it shows more of the blue sky. I like the snow covered trees, which at first glance can seem to be people standing there. Beautiful!

Norte (531) 2008-01-11 15:33

Thats a fantastic winter view, and exactly what we want to see at this time of year!
Composition is very good, the position of the foreground tree is perfect - making fine depth in the picture back to the distant low cloud. Fine natural colors and I like the texture of the fresh snow.
TFS
Regards, Jon

danielswalsh (13597) 2008-01-13 16:29

I REALLY like this one Paul!

Excellent tonal levels and the conrast is just right. The only small suggestion Paul would be to maybe clone out the power lines in the distance which are the only sign of civilisation in the scene.

Oh... I'm soooo jealous!
- Dan

Viera (948) 2008-01-19 9:59

Hi Paul,
superb winter shot, very nice snow scene
Regards
Viera

marietom (34611) 2008-01-20 2:57

Hello Paul,

Superbement composйe !
Cela fait trиs longtemps que je n'ai pas vu autant de neige, et c'est magnifique.
Marie

banyanman (7797) 2008-02-09 22:09

Another great winter snowscape, Paul. Technically perfect as usual and very well composed. I like your WS post too - even that would have been good enough for a main post - although that one doesn't have the lovely blues in the sky that you have captured here. Cheers . . . David

lasscor (7640) 2008-03-29 12:23

Hi Paul,
Wonderful winter composition.
Lovely snowy landscape.
Nice pov, blue tones and light.
TFS,
Corinne

bj40 (6) 2008-09-05 1:55

Hi Paul, Such choice ,your snowy landscapes are such a feast for the eyes,we in Europe can only dream of such snowfalls.I particularly like this image, the central snow cluster reminds me of the white wigs high court judges wear in the UK, left hanging on a coat stand.Like the inclusion of the line telegraph poles helps to give some idea of scale.Thanks Tom.