JPG Magazine: Photos: "Fog over Snow #2" by Michael Van der Tol

Fog over Snow #2

By Michael Van der Tol

On 14 January 2008

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A wonderful fog set in following the rapid rise in temperature in Ottawa. This turned into a great opportunity to shoot these muted trees on the snow covered barren landscape.

The original image was overlaid and combined with an image of crumpled up wax-paper to give the interesting texture.

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15 Responses

On 14 January 2008 Richard Lee gave props:
yikes what are these? incredibly compelling
On 14 January 2008 Rebecca Wachtel said:
This shot is exquisite!! I love the thought that went into creating the feel for this, good choice with the wax paper. It feels cracked and cold.
On 15 January 2008 Serge Golub said:
Have you tried this with other materials (like aluminum foil)?
On 15 January 2008 Tonia Klein said:
This wax paper thing is cool! Great image!
On 18 January 2008 Alexis Gerard gave props:
You have my vote of course. Would love to see what the image looks like without the wax paper texture, too
On 20 January 2008 Michael Van der Tol gave props:
Thanks everyone! Today I tried Aluminum Foil (thanks to Serge's suggestion). Not really sure of the results yet? A work in progress...
On 20 January 2008 Ronnie Ginnever gave props:
this is a gorgeous series!
On 20 January 2008 Brian Daigle said:
love the wax paper idea... makes it feel like an old print someone's been carrying in their wallets for ages
On 22 January 2008 Mitra said:
a masterpiece.
On 27 January 2008 Jeff Bryson gave props:
Love this image! Great effects.
On 30 January 2008 Chicago Love gave props:
my v for you 10 times. lol
On 6 February 2008 Mandolin Davis gave props:
this is an exquisite image...definately has my vote.
On 14 February 2008 Nicole Gesmondi said:
Great idea with the wax paper. Where did you hear about it? I might have to try this.
On 16 February 2008 Jeff Obee gave props:
so simple, but so evocative and haunting
On 26 June 2008 Rand Blimes said:
Stark and beautiful. Thanks for letting us know exactly how you did it, too.