The Destruction of Winter
Willow tree suffering from ice bearing limbs.
Willow tree suffering from ice bearing limbs.
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Aperture f/2.4 ISO 50 Shutter 1/1004 Focal Length 103/25 
Nov, 2015Views
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Location
This photo was taken in Southern Ontario during a brisk start to Spring. Precisely this was taken in Haldimand County, a beautful rural area of Southern Ontario. Full of rich history dating back to the British colonies and early settlements.Time
This picture would have been taken around 3pm or so, it was afternoon for sure, we were actually on our way out to a family dinner/late lunch when we came accross the scene.Lighting
The photo has a filter but the glare off the ice from the sun at that particular time of the day made it one of my personal favourites.The cold blue tones make it a bit darker than it actually was but with the grass being more of a yellow or brown, it really wasn't the nicest range in colours, thats why the filter was originally applied.Equipment
I used...a cellphone. I know-it is ALMOST hard to believe, however any photographer can easily pick up that this was an opportunist's shot. One of those-"it won't look the same tomorrow as it does today." which couldn't have been more true.Inspiration
It was simply, just a nice shot. I believe most of my pictures are lucky-or just opportunity shots. I don't reckon that I take many "planned" or "thought out" photos.Editing
Filters. turned down the warmth and saturation.In my camera bag
Cellphone and mini tripod ALWAYS. But other times when I have my nikon or Canon its extra SD cards for filimg; batteries cause sometimes I'm literally in the middle of nowhere for hours; and waterproofing equipment for time at the park/beach.Feedback
open your eyes to nature first and think about the moment before capturing it. If its a seen you are happy just starring at for while-do that and then take the shot. Starring at it, investigating it from different angles, sometimes its just what a photographer needs-that is actually how I found a love for photography-tidepools. As a kid I was always fascinated with the treasures in tidepools. Shells, small creatures, water movements, just all of it. The perspectives I would get from one tidepool to the next was literally keeping me interested for hours on end as a kid-and to be honest, even into my early twentities as I was travelling through Southeast Asia.
