When we have below-zero (F) temperatures here, frost crystals form on my sunroom windows and make interesting photo subjects as each is unique. I was processing this one in CS5, Nik Viveza 2 and Color Efex Pro 4 to increase contrast (black background/white crystal), but wasn't satisfied with the look I was getting. Almost by accident, I tried the Negative (RGB) preset in Curves and thought the different look was intriguing. This was followed by a B&W conversion and addition of a blue tint. 5D II, MP-E 65mm at about 2X, 1.3 sec, f/8, ISO 100, tripod, RRS focus rail, mirror lock, cable release. This is a focus stack of two images in Zerene Stacker. All comments are welcome and appreciated.
01-29-2012, 04:39 PM
Steve Adkins
I enjoy your frost images, Steve. The cool blue adds to the effects. You did very well with the amazingly shallow DOF. Well done!
01-29-2012, 08:07 PM
Morris Altman
This is sweet Steve. It feels wet as if melting in the sun
Morris
01-29-2012, 08:16 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Hi Steve, this is really quite nice. Love the blues and the effect on the frost is awesome. Very nicely done!
01-30-2012, 07:51 AM
denise ippolito
Steve, This is original and striking! I love the perfect comp. and the white background. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing your steps.
01-30-2012, 11:57 AM
Indranil Sircar
This is beautiful, Steve. I like your OOTB thinking and the framing. TFS.
01-31-2012, 07:42 PM
Paul Lagasi
My question is what kind of bug is it? :eek3: Seriously, very nice OOTB image, well done