Tones on Tuesday #64 2.5.13

Based on the photos that caught my eye from last week, I would say I am wishing for snow and a little envious of the winter weather some are experiencing :o). I am glad I get to experience a little bit of the winter frost and snow through your photos. Thank you for sharing!

Sarah at Hood Photography

Stunning light and I love the detail here! Such a wondering mixture of fall and winter in one photo. Thank you for sharing Sarah!

Pieni Lintu

Another example of gorgeous light! I love the still, soft feeling captured here as that is what a snow covered world feels like to me. Thank you for linking up!

Rebecca at The Crazy Redhead Photographer

Such a different take on a snow scene than the one above, but I love that moody, mysterious feel as well. Thank you for sharing your lovely shot Rebecca!

Sarah, Pieni Lintu and Rebecca please go HERE to grab your showcase button.

Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here are the guidelines for Tones on Tuesday:

• The basic idea is to share one photo where you have altered the tones. Such as a black and white, sepia toned, selective coloring or colored photo. Feel free to share the original and edit, or just the edit.
• Please share a photo that you have taken and edited yourself.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button or a link back here to your post.
• Leave comments for at least 3 other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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I headed across the mountains this weekend in hopes of finding sunnier skies to photograph. I found some, but the further east I went the less sun I encountered. The state of Washington amazes me with the way weather can be so different from mile to mile. I left rain on the west side, found sun right over the mountains and then encountered intense fog a little further on. I decided to visit one of my favorite parks from when I went to college in Ellensburg, WA. I was drawn to the many different plants for some macro practice. I am working hard to get the hang of macro, but still struggle with the settings and the focus. They say practice makes perfect and I do enjoy the practice so it is all worth it :o). 

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/640, f/4.5

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/400, f/4.5

Settings: ISO1600, 100mm, ss1/800, f/4.5

“Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation.”  ― Kim Hubbard

Joining the link ups below. Be sure to check out the beautiful shots and join the Tones on Tuesday link up found further down!

   

Project 52 - Week 4/52

For what seems like forever, actually only the past week or two, fog and freezing temperatures have been a constant where I live. There is something mysterious and beautiful about fog. I don't know if it is the diffused light or the way that it softens everything. This past weekend I drove around near my house and found some beautiful examples of the frost and fog. This is one of my favorites. The frozen pond surrounded by plants and trees and wrapped in fog made for a beautiful yet surreal scene. I could not decide which I liked better, the color or the black and white. What do you think?

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/500, f/5.0

 

“The fog was where I wanted to be. Halfway down the path you can’t see this house. You’d never know it was here. Or any of the other places down the avenue. I couldn’t see but a few feet ahead. I didn’t meet a soul. Everything looked and sounded unreal. Nothing was what it is. That’s what I wanted—to be alone with myself in another world where truth is untrue and life can hide from itself. ”  - Eugene O'Neill, Long Day's Journey Into Night

         

Tones on Tuesday #62 1.23.13

I am loving seeing the new participants from around the world linking up photos! And of course those of you who continue to link up each week, I love seeing your photos too!

Halie at Life's Journey

The black and white beautifully emphasizes the lines and the light in this photo. Lovely! Thank you for sharing Halie.

Martine at Behind the Lens

I love the contrast here and the red tones play that up in such an unexpected way. Plus, this was taken with Hipstamatic, one of my favorite iPhone apps. Thank you for sharing Martine!

Peg at A Kilt and a Camera

Peg says that her daughter got her wish for snow and this photo is making me wish for some right about now. I love the softness of the tones and the perspective. The way you captured the snow falling is lovely as well Peg. Thank you for sharing!

Halie, Martine and Peg please go HERE to grab your showcase button.

Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here are the guidelines for Tones on Tuesday:

• The basic idea is to share one photo where you have altered the tones. Such as a black and white, sepia toned, selective coloring or colored photo. Feel free to share the original and edit, or just the edit.
• Please share a photo that you have taken and edited yourself.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button or a link back here to your post.
• Leave comments for at least 3 other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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Disclaimer - By participating you give Scattered Horizons permission to share your photo on this blog. Photographers will be given credit for their work.

We have been experiencing freezing temperatures and fog in my neck of the woods. While it can make for some treacherous driving, it also makes for some amazing photos! I was able to capture some plants and trees covered with frost and even found a bit of sun along the way! I am still working on my macro skills. Especially in the cold weather, reducing camera shake can be a challenge. Yet I find the process enjoyable as I get the chance to see things from a different perspective. 

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/640, f/5.6

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/1250, f/8.0

"That old black magic has me in its spell, That old black magic that you weave so well; Icy fingers up and down my spine, The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine." - Johnny Mercer 

Joining the link ups below. Be sure to check out the beautiful shots and join the Tones on Tuesday link up found further down!