Frost crystals

Lord Vetinari

Had a frosty start yesterday morning - well in the front garden at least (but not in the back). First 3 shots are fous stacks- last shot is a single shot. Think I prefer that to the stacked version.
Brian v

Joshi

Great shots. It looks like expensive jewelry

Josie

Lord Vetinari

Joshi wrote: »

Great shots. It looks like expensive jewelry

Josie

Thanks Josie - you can certainly find some interesting crystal shapes
Brian v.

Overfocused

I agree that the last one has the best balance of aesthetic and detail. It could use a contrast boost, though. It's a bit hard to focus on the detail. I'd unsharp mask, possibly bump the exposure slightly if the mask doesn't bump the highlights enough, and then I think it's set. It'll match the feel of the clarity of #3 but have the nicer aesthetic of the shallow DOF.

Nicely done

Lord Vetinari

Overfocused wrote: »

I agree that the last one has the best balance of aesthetic and detail. It could use a contrast boost, though. It's a bit hard to focus on the detail. I'd unsharp mask, possibly bump the exposure slightly if the mask doesn't bump the highlights enough, and then I think it's set. It'll match the feel of the clarity of #3 but have the nicer aesthetic of the shallow DOF.

Nicely done

Thanks for the comments and suggestions
Brian v.

DeVil

Nice set Brian, well done!

Lord Vetinari

DeVil wrote: »

Nice set Brian, well done!

Thanks Predrag

Brian v.

GOLDENORFE

i agree on the last frame, i have just stacked a frozen drop and purpously blurred the back parts to make single crystals near the front stand out better!

clickin girl

Brian, wonderful shots! I also agree that the last one however is my favorite!

Lord Vetinari

Thanks Phil and CG for the comments
Brian v.