Oak on Ice
Previous night's freezing rain gave the snow a cool textured sheen, allowing this Oak to be shot with a very quick glimpse of the sun....
Read more
Previous night's freezing rain gave the snow a cool textured sheen, allowing this Oak to be shot with a very quick glimpse of the sun.
Read less
Read less
Oct, 2017Views
235
Likes
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Outstanding Creativity
Top Ranks
Top 20 rank
Top 10 rank
Top 20 rankCategories
davidasutton
October 19, 2017
Oak tree in dead of winter near Kanata, Ont. Canada. The sun broke through the clouds for a short time, allowing this shot after a brief freezing rain the night before.
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
The photo was taken the day a freezing rain storm. Location is a field in Kanata Ont.Time
3:00 pmLighting
Lighting was kind of eerie. Sun was fairly low and peeked through the clouds every now and then.Equipment
Nikon D80. Hand held. 50 mm prime Nikkor lens.Inspiration
The clouds were the inspiration. The silhouette of the Oak was awesome with this type of light.Editing
Cropped a bit and only added the colour tone. No other post processing.In my camera bag
Nikon D80. Nikon D700. An array of their cheaper but reliable Nikkor lenses. Tamron 400 mm telephoto.Feedback
Watch the skies and try to anticipate what type of light your going to have. Find your fave subject and wait.
