Happy New Year

Posted by Michael Rawluk (Williams Lake, BC, Canada) on 1 January 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

A tree in frosty clothes.

A Moment of History: (Today begins my year of Photographic History. Or as many days as I can fill.)

- One of my favourite photographers, Alfred Stieglitz was born January 1, 1864. In 1897 he founded Camera Notes, the journal of the New York Camera Club. In 1903 he founded Camera Work, the journal of the newly founded Photo-Secession group.

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Comments (16)

James from Canada

The arch of the tree frames the shot very well.

1 Jan 2008 12:19pm

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Lovely location and well composed.

1 Jan 2008 1:34pm

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

What a beautiful tree! I do hope the heavy snow doesn't break it. Nice capture.

1 Jan 2008 4:07pm

Kevin at OrganicPIX.com from Dallas, United States

Beautiful capture of this winter scene, and a terrific idea about the photographic history on your blog. Alfred Stieglitz was a great photographer and patron of the visual arts. I am indebted to him for finding and promoting Georgia O'Keeffe.

1 Jan 2008 5:41pm

scotfot from United Kingdom

Excellent picture with great detail and sharpness.

1 Jan 2008 5:52pm

Cathie et Michel from Paris, France

Very nice shot ! Happy New Year.

1 Jan 2008 6:53pm

Ken from Brooklyn, United States

I also like this shot. I assume it is yours and not a photo taken by Stieglitz.
Happy New Year.

1 Jan 2008 8:45pm

@Ken: It is indeed my shot.

John Maslowski from Dallas,PA, United States

Michael, I left a comment on this picture last night. I did have trouble connecting so maybe it got lost. Anyway, I like the framing with the tree along with the snow and ice it makes for a great composition. Very nice image. Hope you have a great year in 2008.

2 Jan 2008 2:27am

crash from NYC Metro, United States

beautiful winter scene !

2 Jan 2008 3:06am

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Truly such a beautiful arch and wonderfully refreshing scene. Like sherri, I do hope the heavy snow doesn't break the branches of the tree! Once again, Very happy and blessed new year to you and yours, Michael!

2 Jan 2008 4:02am

Lynne from United States

I left a link to this site but don't know if you would prefer another one. Or if it's okay at all. What is your preference, I can take the link off, or give a different one. Let me know.

2 Jan 2008 7:32am

elaine from France

happy new year Michael! all the best! how did you resist walking on this white snow coat,

2 Jan 2008 12:27pm

Jim Browning from Birmingham, United States

Happy New Year to you Michael. I have been away from work, photography, and just about everything else for a while now so it was nice to get back and see your beautiful work first thing in the morning.

I love this shot.

2 Jan 2008 12:54pm

HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States

Fantastic b&w! :) Snow is amazing!

3 Jan 2008 4:59pm

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

Happy New Year to you Michael!

6 Jan 2008 10:40pm

Kim from Newcomerstown, United States

Very well composed shot. I love the arching limbs of the tree and how they seem to shelter all that is below them. Happy New Year Michael!

9 Jan 2008 7:54pm

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