Rare snow!

[AnnaV]

We very rarely get snow here in London, let alone a foot of th estuff that actually settles as we did a week ago!

Anyway, got some shots at the local park. I am unsure as struggling with composition so would love any critique on that aspect particularly.

I only have a 18-55mm kit lens so was a bit limited but really enjoyed the walk anyway. Everyone I met either had a camera or a dog

[AnnaV]

1/320
f/9.0
D40
18-55mm

[ericw]

The first picture shows lots of opportunity. I think if you had moved to the right (or left) you might've been able to get an angle that had the walk leading up to, but terminating at the base of the tree (assuming thats the focal point). Also I'd try to get the tree out of the center of the picture in this case. Did you try any closeup shots? This photo shows some other possible subjects, which is distracting, but gives you lots of ideas for other images - is there snow or ice on that fence in the left? are those geese or something on the right? what are those wooden structures on the right? the shadows get interesting in the lower right of the photo, could that be used somehow?

I like the second picture. First of all I love black and white, but this image also uses the "rule" of thirds well. It has a strong subject placed somewhere off-center and is otherwise very uncluttered. I think thats what snow does best - covers up a bunch of distractions and makes certain things stand out.

[AnnaV]

Originally Posted by ericw

The first picture shows lots of opportunity. I think if you had moved to the right (or left) you might've been able to get an angle that had the walk leading up to, but terminating at the base of the tree (assuming thats the focal point). Also I'd try to get the tree out of the center of the picture in this case. Did you try any closeup shots? This photo shows some other possible subjects, which is distracting, but gives you lots of ideas for other images - is there snow or ice on that fence in the left? are those geese or something on the right? what are those wooden structures on the right? the shadows get interesting in the lower right of the photo, could that be used somehow?

I like the second picture. First of all I love black and white, but this image also uses the "rule" of thirds well. It has a strong subject placed somewhere off-center and is otherwise very uncluttered. I think thats what snow does best - covers up a bunch of distractions and makes certain things stand out.

Thanks Eric!

I was actually as close-up as the lens would allow in the first pic. Definitely see what you mean about changing the angle - that would have been good. Love the idea of the walk leading up to the tree.

Thanks for opinion on the second - I actually took it before I learned about the rule of thirds, so really pleased about that!

The third doesn't work as well as I hoped I think- I've missed the left of the tree, and the beautiful curly ends of the branches aren't very clear at all, it's just looks a bit bushy!

[OsmosisStudios]

Bah: wimps. A foot of snow? that's all? :P

Some great shots. My only complain is that your snow has a coloured tinge to it (either blue or yellow) and that could be due to two things. One is a white balance/exposure issue, but most likely these were shot in the early morning or late afternoon, thus leading to the colourcasts.

[AnnaV]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Some great shots. My only complain is that your snow has a coloured tinge to it (either blue or yellow)

And you know what they say about yellow snow!


Thanks OS - I'll play with the RAW files and see what I can do

[UK GSER]

I think you made a real nice job but unfortunately I'm no expert I do like the black & white one though I'd be dead chuffed unfortunately the damned snow didn't last in Norfolk

[AnnaV]

Thanks! Still nice to hear what people think, even when they are not experts

Yes, we were really lucky with the snow! Even got to build a huge snowman in the garden with my daughter, her first one

[mountaingoatee]

Those are really good snow shots for someone who rarely has it.. I live with snow and still find it difficult to shot. Great job.