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Me and My Shadow

© Michael R. McKenney

Me and My Shadow

Uploaded: December 11, 2009

Description

Taken after our first snow this year with the temperature at around 15 degrees F.

f/10, 400th second, focal length 55mm, ISO 200.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict December 11, 2009

So simple but beautiful, Michael.

Dominick #1215127

Randall J. Scholten December 11, 2009

Very well done! Appealing on many levels! #8209633

Michael R. McKenney level-classic December 12, 2009

Thanks Dominick and Randall, for your comments! #8210948

Joanna Madloch December 14, 2009

Beautiful. fantastic effect with the shadow. #8215471

Michael R. McKenney level-classic December 14, 2009

Thank you, Joanna! #8215775

Marty Straub December 15, 2009

Crisp snow textures and a wonderful comp, Michael. The "snow cap" is well placed in the snow's shadow. #8217560

a2o akmal aini othman level-classic December 19, 2009

simply beautiful, Michael! terrific capture with beautiful colours & compo. very well presented #8233826

Mark Dodge December 23, 2009

Wonderfully done! Excellent details as well. Perfect example of less is more. Nice job, Michael.

Merry Christmas and the very best to you and yours this holiday season! #8242494

Linda A. Braddock December 27, 2009

Michael, Beautiful, love the colors and detail. Great Capture! #8249465

Michael R. McKenney level-classic December 27, 2009

Thank you, Linda, for your encouraging words! #8250109

Debra R. Harder January 31, 2010

This is a wonderful image, Michael! Excellent details, colors, composition and shadow-play. Beautiful!! Deb #8344487

Michael R. McKenney level-classic January 31, 2010

Thanks, Deb, for the encouragement! #8344644

Dennis Gay June 02, 2010

G'day MICHAEL!

Very good use of the shadow in composition and an excellent snow exposure.
The subject is nice and shrp and the image holds good contrast and nice wintry tones.

GB
Dennis #8660888


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