PHOTOGRAPH INFO
This photo was taken late Monday afternoon. I think it might seem a bit abstract so I'll explain:
You're looking at the edge of a frozen pond. The ice is at least four inches thick. You can see leaves through the surface of the ice. The boy is lying on his side with his head turned toward the camera. His coat is a similar color to the leaves under the ice and his head is lying on the hood of the coat. The sun is setting off to the right and the warm light is illuminating the boy's light brown hair. The white dots are air bubbles in the ice.
Camera settings and post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D
Thank you for visiting Durham Township!
--Kathleen
Stunning colors!
Posted by George Sudarkoff on January 22, 2008 12:40 AMSun low
Face a glow
Brown frond
'Neath frozen pond
Little ice
Makes picture nice.
Wow - don't think I've ever seen ice both that thick AND that clear! It almost gives the illusion that the boy is floating.
Thanks for another amazing shot!
The ice is so clear. The light is wonderful so warm even though it must have been icy cccold! I love the little bit of a red nose!
Posted by Laurie on January 22, 2008 10:25 AMThe picture is wonderful. Add to that the contrast of the luminosity of the face that we've normally seen associated with mud puddles!
Posted by Chris on January 22, 2008 12:11 PMLovely shot, Kathleen! You've captured a wonderful glowing light on his face, and the colors are both rich and soft. But why oh why is he lying on the ice? :)
Posted by Judith Polakoff on January 22, 2008 6:56 PMYou _are_ aware that you're some sort of genius, right?
Won. Der. Ful.
beautiful portrait! Love the compo and the colors!
Posted by Sandrine on January 22, 2008 9:55 PMWow. This is stunning. His smile almost looks like he is holding his breath, just to wrap up the entire effect. Perfect picture.
Posted by Jarrard on January 22, 2008 10:02 PMGreat lighting, seems professional.
Although to me, nothing is more professional than effectively using natural light.
One of my favorite of your portraits.
Posted by Michael George on January 22, 2008 11:02 PMAnd I thought a mild euphoric state had caused Kathleen to post the image sideways. Not a Chance, it's one more ice cold bit of Water Works from the woman who has a Monopoly on cool bank shots featuring bystanders just hangin' by the ion pool, or out on a limb, or sprawled on the Boardwalk.
"Thank you for taking us once more to the edge, it's a nice place to ponder," (to quote Emerson from "Neath Frozen Pond!")
Posted by david tinnon on January 22, 2008 11:19 PMStunning! I love the light on his face and how it stands out.
Posted by Anita Bower on January 23, 2008 6:10 PMJPH: Becoming a regular Whitman, I see! I love it.
Judith Polakoff: Good question. I don't know what the phenomenon is called -- but when some kids see an ice-covered pond, they want to lie down on it and pretend they're penguins. :)
Grosse Pointer: Yes, some sort, hahahhaha.
Posted by Kathleen on January 23, 2008 8:14 PMthis is so nice. beautiful!
Posted by minimodi on January 25, 2008 10:57 AMoutstanding composition and very special light!
Posted by Michael Singer on January 28, 2008 2:59 PMYAFP -> Yet Anothe Fantastic Picture ;)
Posted by Miguel on February 17, 2008 7:02 AM