abstract frost

[photobug]

Continuing with car related themes...

Went out to go get a haircut this morning and the entire top of the car was covered with these really cool frost swirls, so I thought I'd share.

While they look huge, in reality they hardly stuck up above the surface of the car at all. It's all a play of light.

 

[mrsid99]

Very nice Jim...as always!

 

[cowbert098]

Nice photo, I wouldn't have guessed that that was on a car if you hadent said so.

 

[craig]

Beautiful shot. The lighting brought out the detail perfectly. I am sure you tried different exposures and apertures. How did they look? Good eye.

 

[photobug]

Thanks guys, glad you liked it.

craig- yeah I did, this was the best of the lot. Had to work fast, the sun was coming out from behind the clouds & threatening (and succeeding) in blowing out the highlights on some shots.

As is usual, the first or second effort is usually the best. I seldom manage to "improve" what I've already gotten, though I never stop trying.

 

[craig]

I know what you mean. This is especially true with natural subjects. Like frost and flowers etc. I believe that it is "the spontaneity" (decisive moment? There, I said it!) that captures the most compelling images. Although I have had some luck shooting "objet's d' art" i.e, tractors and cement factories after about 45 times.

 

[manda]

fabulous as always big bug
it looks like someone went a bit crop circle on a skating rink

 

[Jeff Canes]

Nice, it looks like an engraving of palm branches on black leather to me

 

[bogleric]

truly an amazing shot. I have never seen frost look so brilliant and elegant before.... :!: :!:

 

[Thorniest Whisper]

It reminds me of etched crystal. Very nice detal - visual interest.

thorni

 

[photoman]

looks like some one waxes thier car.

"Wax on, Wax off"

 

[photobug]

Wax it? I don't even wash it!! :lmao:

It was in the shop back in October for some maintenance, maybe they did it.