Get ready to cozy up and indulge in some stunning visual treats! I’m excited to share my top 5 best photographs from the winter semester with you.
I spent countless hours wandering through snowy landscapes, capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season. From snow-covered trees to frozen lakes, I’ve had the opportunity to witness and photograph some truly breathtaking moments.
But narrowing down my top 5 best photographs was no easy feat! It was like trying to pick a favorite flavor of ice cream (it’s choc mint). However, after much deliberation, I’ve managed to choose my absolute favorites, and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Long Exposure + Slow f/
Long exposure + Slow shutter speed lets up see light like never before. Light is something we all take for granted, in this photo I was able to tell a story through motion by using light trails as cars and trucks zoom through a busy winter avenue.
Landscaping
Creeping down as close as I possibly can to the half-frozen lake shows how the dawn is birthed into the cold winter space. This low perspective shows the horizon as the sunshine cuts through the fog and the outline of the trees. The best part of the photo? I didn’t fall into the lake.
Macro
Macro photography is even harder with quivering fingers in the winter. I was able to capture this ring while kneeling in the snow while keeping my shadows away from blocking the sunlight. This photo was able to capture both the lush greens, contrasting against the snowy background while still keeping all the metallic textures of the ring tact focus.
Portrait
Part of my new media project was this fashion shot done with my Navajo model, Athen Canyon. In this photo, I was able to capture all the colors and textures while keeping the golden hour sun bouncing off her face. This photo was able to marry the warm colors with the cool textures of the winter climate.
Shallow Depth
Can I really have a photography blog without cat photos? This is a photograph of my little kitten Alakazam, shot with a very shallow depth to show her face in focus while everything else is hidden with that creamy bokeh.
