These photos are of a small stream. The stream is in Olson Park. I chose this composition because I think the stream when it is frozen is very photogenic. The stream itself is very calm and still not frozen which is interesting. The feeling I am trying to convey is feelings of calmness and serenity.
These photos are of some plants that sit in the snow. The plants are in Olson Park. I chose this composition because I thought it was interesting how plants like this are still able to live through the winter. I thought the original shot was very gray but I knew I could adjust the contrast and exposure to make a more interesting shot. The feelings I am trying to convey are feelings of general gloom.
These photos are of Olson Pond. Olson Pond is in Olson Park. I chose this composition because I rarely see the lake frozen. Also, at first glance you may not even be able to tell its a frozen lake. The feelings I am trying to convey are feelings of isolation. To take this shot, I had to go on a dock to get an angle where you couldn't see anything man-made.
These photos are of a different stream than the one previously shown. This stream is in Olson Park. I chose this composition because I think the stream when it is frozen is very photogenic. The stream itself is not frozen which is interesting and it is also pretty calm. The feeling I am trying to convey are general feelings of tranquility. To take this shot, I stood on a small wood bridge to get an interesting angle of the stream.
These photos are of a tree and the plants around it. The tree and the plants are in Olson Park. I chose this composition because I liked how the tree stood out from its surroundings. Everything around the tree appears desolate and barren but the tree itself holds its own in the weather. The feeling I am trying to convey are feelings of courage.