Frost

[chipbutty]

A couple from yesterday. It was beautiful out there on my local walk even though it was absolutely freezing.

OM-D E-M1 mk1, 75-300mm


Frosty by the river by chipbutty, on Flickr


heavy frost by chipbutty, on Flickr

 

[Craigus]

I like both of these a lot. The bridge is more of a distraction for me in the second one. A cropped version would be lovely and simple.

 

[chipbutty]

Thanks. I like the bridge and composed to include it. A gateway into the frosty woods.

I like both of these a lot. The bridge is more of a distraction for me in the second one. A cropped version would be lovely and simple.

 

[SFTPhotography]

. The bridge is more of a distraction for me in the second one. A cropped version would be lovely and simple.

I agree.

The first one seems a fuller picture - bit of sky, reflection etc. Better than the usual woodland stuff IMHO.

 

[Neil Burnell]

The first one is lovely, unfortunately the bridge doesn't work for me either in the 2nd, it just pulls the eye away from the interest.

 

[LeeRatters]

I think the bridge needs to be more into the frame or out completely. Nice shots either way though

 

[Andy Grundy]

I think the bridge needs to be more into the frame or out completely. Nice shots either way though

I agree with this, I see why you like the bridge and I probably would have wanted it in too, but with it being in the bottom right corner it doesn't really lead you in - just my opinion though. They're both nice shots though

 

[chipbutty]

Thanks. Yes I know what you mean. I think everyone expects to see thirds! I was using the bridge as metaphor for a door. Like you see on some houses. Just an idea but I like it and out of the two it seems to be the most popular with folk. Though I prefer the river shot myself.

I agree with this, I see why you like the bridge and I probably would have wanted it in too, but with it being in the bottom right corner it doesn't really lead you in - just my opinion though. They're both nice shots though

 

[Midoriya]

I actually like the composition of the second photo, super cute in my opinion!

 

[Scott Robertson]

Two lovely shots.
I don't mind the bridge, there's a juxtaposition (hate that word, so w***y but the only word relevant here) between the frosted trees and bridge which creates a tension. On balance though it probably would be a stronger picture without it. The right hand side of that frame just focusing on the two prominent birches would work for me.