Author Thread
Post actions
really wonderful, seems to be caturing a happy moment in time, really well seen
Post actions
What an excellent capture. It appears that you used HDR and quite effectively too. (I hate when it results in a really overprocessed look).
Post actions
just seeing this for the first time..this is a wonderful image! timeless and so clean, serene and full of life!
Post actions
Such a beautiful scene. I can feel the magic in the moment captured in this photograph - can almost hear all the laughter and merriment. I'd love to visit there on a day like this. I have no idea why the voters aren't being kinder to you in these free studies. You have a really nice style. Keep at it.
Post actions
I don't know why people invoke either Norman Rockwell or Currier & Ives. for me this is a clear reference to Pieter Brueghel the Elder,especially since it is taken in Holland. Great work!
Post actions
Well that looks like a damn nice place to live. Wouldn't mind having an ice rink in my backyard!
Post actions
WOW - to me, who lives in sunny Australia, this looks like a beautiful scene out of a movie.
Post actions
I like this immensely. Timeless, classic and yet unusual, showing a great restraint.
Post actions
Yours was my favorite - I love your photo.
Comments Made During the Challenge
Post actions
I love the activity and the classic scene.
Post actions
Really beautiful photo. Looks like a painting. Almost wish it had a little more contrast but still a beautiful photo overall. 9
Post actions
Oooo... how modern Norman Rockwell, love it! Since I keep coming back to look at this one, it deserves to be bumped...
Post actions
nice place...where is this?
Post actions
Fantastic job. Is this HDR? The exposure is great. 9
Post actions
Wow a Currier and Ives reproduction! Truly looks like a timeless seasonal holiday card with your processing. That's supposed to be a compliment.
Post actions
This looks like it could be a greeting card.
Post actions
Post actions
Almost reminds me of a Thomas Kincaid painting. Lots to enjoy here.
Post actions
A very pleasant Currier & Ives style photo. Very well done in terms of subject choice, composition, capture and presentation. There seems to be some haloing around the tree line, but it could be natural. Be careful of that as you do your post processing.
Post actions
This picture has so many interesting spaces. My eye keeps moving to a new part of the image and finding something new. The lighting is wonderful and warm.
Post actions
now there's an ice rink, love the lighting
Post actions
looks like a great fun scene
Post actions
Post actions
Straight out of Norman Rockwell but with slightly updated houses. Lovely picture!!
Post actions
So Norman Rockwell,love it.
Post actions
Norman Rockwellish...I like it
Post actions
Post actions
Nice scene, reminds me of Christmas cards I get from my grandmother. On my monitor, there are noticeable halos around the figures on the ice and the trees against the sky. It almost gives it a 3-D feel, but I think I'd prefer it without the halos.
Post actions
A nice wintery scene. Looks like you brought down the highlights in the sky so much that you can really see a halo effect in the trees, though.
Add photograph to your favorites
Add photographer to your favorites
Photographer found comment helpful.
