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frost-vi

Two pictures of frost on a window- I couldn’t decide which image I liked more so I’m posting both and also adding my first poll (see below).

The first one is a closeup with automatic focus:

frost-6-1

The second is a macro shot with manual focus:

frost-6-2

This entry was posted on January 23, 2013 by . It was filed under Canon 450D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM and was tagged with , , , , .

54 responses

  1. Mike Powell

    Although I like the glassy, crystal structures in the macro shot, the fern-like elements of the close-up shot seem to capture the essence of frost a little better for me.

    January 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

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    • caleephotography

      Thanks for your input, Mike! 🙂 I think I agree with you.

      January 23, 2013 at 12:38 PM

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  2. Mary

    Wow, this is stunning. The close-up could be your 2013 Christmas card – this is really beautiful. Wonderful work in capturing this photograph.

    January 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

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  3. giuseppevalerio

    The second, of course. It reminds me of the structure of fractals. It’s fantastic

    January 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

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  4. violetski

    Beautiful shots! I love both ! ❤❤❤

    January 23, 2013 at 2:35 PM

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  5. Heart To Harp

    I think the background that you see in the first shot adds depth and color that makes the shot more interesting overall.

    January 23, 2013 at 2:48 PM

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  6. niki

    Both images are great but the first one is my favorite!

    January 23, 2013 at 3:02 PM

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  7. naturephotorehab

    These are lovely. i voted for your macro shot. I would have voted for the closeup if it had darker background toward the center of the frame.
    The closeup’s actual ice gives a dreamy quality that is wonderful.

    January 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

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    • caleephotography

      Thanks so much for taking your time to vote and comment, I appreciate it! 🙂 And you’re right, the closeup would’ve been better with a darker background, I should’ve waited until later in the day instead of taking it against the sun.

      January 23, 2013 at 5:31 PM

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  8. heather @ grillfusion

    Ahh, I can’t decide – they are both stunning in their own way – beautiful!

    January 23, 2013 at 4:55 PM

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  9. Rexlin Victor

    First shot is really amazing!!! Wonderful shots!!!

    January 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM

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  10. lylekrahn

    I guess I voted for the more popular first one. I like the frost structure better in that one.

    January 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM

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  11. GuillaumeGuillaume

    i love these beautiful photos !

    January 23, 2013 at 6:35 PM

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  12. EvaUhu

    I like the clarity of the second (the little fractals), but the first one has more of a ‘winter atmosphere’ to it. a bit darker, maybe, and it would have been perfect – but it’s great anyways. 🙂

    January 23, 2013 at 8:24 PM

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    • caleephotography

      Thanks so much, Eva! I agree, the background should’ve been darker! Thanks for your input 🙂

      January 23, 2013 at 8:27 PM

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  13. soroilily

    Beautiful. I like the macro shot. It stands out against the background 🙂

    January 23, 2013 at 8:58 PM

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  14. Showers of Roses

    I believe a third choice is missing — “Both”. I like both photos. 🙂 Seriously.

    January 23, 2013 at 10:32 PM

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  15. photographymemoirs

    So beautiful, so pure and angelic

    January 23, 2013 at 11:16 PM

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    • caleephotography

      Thanks so much! 🙂 I appreciate your comment!

      January 24, 2013 at 3:59 PM

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      • photographymemoirs

        You are most welcome; keep on taking beautiful photographs; your work is beautiful in this category.
        God bless

        January 24, 2013 at 9:05 PM

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  16. Sweet as a Picture

    I love how they are the same subject but look so different because of the way you photographed them. Awesome!

    January 23, 2013 at 11:17 PM

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    • caleephotography

      Thanks so much, Dolce Mela! I was a bit surprised too, they came out completely different..

      January 24, 2013 at 4:00 PM

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  17. greenlightlady

    I love how lacy and fern-like the first one is! I’ll trade you some fog for some of your frost? 🙂

    Blessings Calee ~ Wendy

    January 23, 2013 at 11:25 PM

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    • caleephotography

      I love fog! It adds beauty and mystery, especially in the forest! 🙂 Happy to trade, dear friend!

      January 24, 2013 at 4:01 PM

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      • greenlightlady

        You’ve just inspired me to take some more pictures of it… 🙂

        January 24, 2013 at 11:28 PM

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  18. petspeopleandlife

    Most pro photographers went for the macro. Of course technically it is what it is- dull, dull, dull. I am being honest, Calee. The close-up is visually more appealing. I think some pros liked the 2nd one because it is manual focus and a full blown macro. Auto focus has a plus side, in my humble opinion.

    January 24, 2013 at 7:29 AM

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    • caleephotography

      After 30 votes, 77% has chosen #1. I guess it depends on your taste, there’s no right or wrong here. I wish #1 would’ve had a darker background and #2 more “star-like” patterns.. For almost every picture I take I have the feeling that the picture could’ve been better! Anyway, thanks Yvonne for your input, I appreciate you a lot! 🙂

      January 24, 2013 at 4:07 PM

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  19. thoughtsfromanamericanwoman

    Tough decision…they were both great ~ Blessings, Patty

    January 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM

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  20. natashaloresch

    Wow, fantastic stuff!

    January 24, 2013 at 10:31 PM

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  21. Bella Remy Photography

    Both of these are special in their own way. The colors in the first one are so intriguing, but the detail on the second one is fantastic ! Love your voting, isn’t it great to get feedback from others?

    January 26, 2013 at 12:06 AM

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    • caleephotography

      Thanks so much, Emily! The voting was fun, I might do it again 🙂

      January 26, 2013 at 8:33 AM

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  22. Inspired and pretty

    This is so beautiful ! Frost makes wonderful photos. I really love the first one 🙂

    January 26, 2013 at 1:35 AM

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  23. Ranan Samanya

    Saw many macro shots of similar object. But the closeup is something new to me. Si this is what frost looks like (being in the tropical country, hehe) from a normal view. Thanx for sharing the beautiful images!

    January 26, 2013 at 1:46 AM

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  24. Jewels

    These are amazing!

    January 27, 2013 at 1:52 AM

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  25. The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap

    Beautiful shots.

    February 12, 2013 at 7:14 PM

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