There isn't much ice around in Vermont right now - it's been too warm. But I did find this one with a really cool texture and a nice soft lit background. Hoping it doesn't come across too common - but we will see...
I Figure about a 6.
Shot in RAW - opened in PS. Noise Ninja. Adjusted levels, curves, hue/ saturation - colorized to blue. Cropped and saved for web. Opened and USM at small radius. Save.
Post Challange Thanks for all the great comments during voting. I was quite happy with this one. I found this really clear icicle right by our front door up in Vermont. It was mid afternoon and by lining up the light from the clearing formed by our parking lot directly behind the icicle, I got this clear ice it to become really translucent. Very cool that you all liked it!
Oh...And Thanks to Hot_Pixel, who provided some great feedback as to which way to go in the challenge...my other shot would have bombed (but I liked the old guy in the photo and probably would have entered it because I liked him)
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Place: 5 out of 161 Avg (all users): 6.7554 Avg (commenters): 8.2000 Avg (participants): 6.3167 Avg (non-participants): 6.9075 Views since voting: 3188 Views during voting: 337 Votes: 233 Comments: 33 Favorites: 2 (view)
Holy Cow, had no idea you to are in the sticks of VT!! Congrats on your big finish here -top 5 & great score too!
loooking forward to seeing more of your work..maybe on eday we can rendezvous with stargazer & patio!!
Woo hoo, Peter, another HM to add to your growing collection! What a fantastic photo this is. That background lighting is absolutely stunning. Almost looks like the icicle is in a studio it is so well lit. You are really kicking my butt lately but couldn't be happier to see you producing such fine work :-)
Congrats on the score, a 2nd PB and the excellent image. I love the detail and the sharpness of the final edit. Very nicely done. This will look nice on your front page.
Brilliant image that is wonderful in its simplicity. Great composition and the duotone works really well. Outstanding job avoiding reflection or glare from the ice
Congratulations on the 5th place finish - a tremendous start to the year
This is almost as eerie as the photo it knocked off your front page. What a great capture, love the textures in the single subject. Congratulations on another wonderful image.
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