Frost

[Steve Maxson]

I thought I'd post something seasonal. (Well, at least seasonal where I live :) ) When the temperatures go below zero (It was -22 F a few days ago), the windows in my unheated sunroom become covered with beautiful frost crystals in virtually infinite patterns. This image is a tiny example. 5D m2, MP-E 65mm at 3-4X, 3.2 sec, f/10, ISO 100, tripod, mirror lock, cable release. Raw file processed in CS5, curves and a little NR. I increased contrast to darken the background and cleaned up some miscellaneous dust specs on the glass. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

[Ken Childs]

This is awesome, Steve! It's one of those shots that's so clear, it almost doesn't look real! You might consider toning down the highlights 1 small notch.

Adding color filters to this type of shot can yield some great results so keep shooting and post one or 2 in the OOTB forum. :)

[Dave Woeller]

I like the crop and flow of the image. Amazingly sharp and feels cold just looking at it. Kens' suggestion for color filters sounds interesting and should yield many different looks.

[Steve Adkins]

Hi Steve,
Greetings from a little further North in Roseau. :)
Very nice graphic quality and good use of negative space. Neat pure image!

[Julie Kenward]

Darn it, Steve! Darn, darn, darn! If you don't quit making me want this lens so help me....

[Thomas Herou]

Beautiful!!
Almost from another planet made of metal!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Steve,
I've always wondered how that happens......looking to recreate it myself!:2eyes2:.......so I can play with these ice crystal images myself! Love the way the edges look with that lens and light combo!!!!

[Susan Candelario]

Hi Steve,
Very cool image!!! Really like the contrast and the details and sharpness are wonderful.
~Susan