Swinging in the Snow

[kirbinster]

I was down at the lake the other day and took this shot of the swings in the snow. There was something about it that I just like but can't put my finger on it. Do you like the shot, or not?

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirbinster/2291780337/" title="Snow-Lake-3943 by kirbinster, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2291780337_d0a13b3065.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Snow-Lake-3943" /></a>

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/14
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 4/3 EV

[geotography]

Yes; I like it. I think I can articulate why:

glowing snow makes a perfect backdrop to make the contrasting swing seats pop out in the photo
there is a bonus linear quality with the poles and the swing chains
It is uncluttered with degrees of minimalism
something in "threes" was captured which we are told is a good thing...that I do not understand why but likely it's a human convention of sorts


PS: this shot would have been better for me, as a viewer, if the branch in top right corner was not there.
PS:everything is in 3's or divisible by 3: 3 poles, 3 swing seats, 6 single chains...has mathematical symetry so-to-speak.

[daft_biker]

Cracking 3D effect :cool: Agree about loosing the twig.

[peeperita]

beautiful job you've done exposing for this scene.....your snow has a believable tint and is not in the least bit gray......and your swings retained plenty of detail......

the background trees and branches are a distraction, but, i get the feeling that this shot is basically straight out of the camera......and for that, you should be exceptionally proud.....

nice image....

peeper

[netbymatt]

Great work keeping the snow from looking gray. Your choice to use a small aperture, and deep depth of field make the photo very interesting. I also like the contrast between the hard lines of the swing and posts, and the sweeping curves of the snow on the ground.