Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 10 January 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Hunters sit up in these and take shots at small animals. But I think they have a much better use as a subject for a photo. They're actually fun to climb into. But on this day, the ladder looked too slippery. So I didn't risk it.
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wow... Nice shot and beautiful background
10 Jan 2008 1:08am
@Jhani: Thanks so much. Quite a bit different from Abu Dhabi I would think. I used to teach at the university there.
thank God you didn't risk. It looks like a nice outpost. The snow or frost on the plants and the seat makes for a lovely image.
10 Jan 2008 1:21am
@Rags: Many thanks, Rags. In good weather it's a fun climb.
Besides the fact that they are a good subject for photography, I think you can get interesting shots, from a different angle and perspective once you are up there! Well captured Michael, I like the contrast in colors!
10 Jan 2008 1:28am
@Ina: How right you are about shooting from up there, Ina. Thanks for your kind comment.
Lovely photo of an otherwise creepy structure. Guess I can't disassociate it from a prison or camp lookout tower. Nonetheless, the lighting, textures, framing...they're all excellent. The flora appears so beautifully delicate.
10 Jan 2008 1:29am
@Mindy: I understand the creepy associations, Mindy. Yes, the trees look fantastic with a coating of frost. Many thanks for your kind comment.
Very nice!
10 Jan 2008 2:01am
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: Thank you for visiting, Eleftheria.
You really captured the isolation of the place. Very well done!
10 Jan 2008 2:19am
@Steven: I appreciate your remark, Steven. Many thanks.
yeah it sure looks slippery man!But i think this angle is just perfect...and whats that at the back?is it fog?because the background look so 'clean' and surreal its as if this hunters' seat was taken in a studio.Love the colours..was it v cold to take a pic out there in this weather?
10 Jan 2008 2:31am
@tyan: Thanks, Tyan. The seat is quite high up so there's a view of a town in the background. It was below freezing but a manageable temperature. It was so beautiful because a frost had coated all the trees in ice crystals. it was like being in a giant icy art gallery.
the angle, the light, the tones, the feeling... all together makes an excellent photo. bravo, very good job
10 Jan 2008 2:39am
@Catalin: Thanks for your kind comment, Catalin.
Wicked shot, i would've risked the climb! Did you attempt any macro work on it, I'd say the interaction between the frost and the wood grain could be quite cool!
10 Jan 2008 3:08am
@DaveB: Thanks, Dave. I didn't do the macro but it's a great idea.
nice(جوانه)
10 Jan 2008 3:27am
@mosleh: Thanks, Mosleh.
I think it's not a safe structure even without the frost! And...the frost is embellishingeverything, the trees, the grasses and the wooden structure....so you got yourself a nice shot, Michael!With atmosphere! Gabriela
10 Jan 2008 4:06am
@Japanalia: Thanks, Gabriela. You're right. I've never felt completely safe climbing up into one of these things.
amazing
10 Jan 2008 4:42am
@eddy: Thanks, Eddy. That's a compliment indeed.
Wow!Really frozen!!!Beautifully framed.
10 Jan 2008 5:31am
@shahab: Thank you for your kind comment, Shahab.
Cool shot. Reminds me of my Christmas holiday. It was as frosty as in your shot. - Thanks for all your comments on my photoblog! Much appreciated!
10 Jan 2008 6:14am
@dee: Thanks, Dee. Frosty weather is always memorable.
This is delightful. The contrast with the rather creepy and eerie tower with the lovely, soft light and snow-covered landscape makes for a mesmerizing combination. Well done.
10 Jan 2008 6:37am
@GJC: That's a wonderful comment, GJC. Many thanks.
What a great photo! And yes, this is definitely better as a photo subject than as a platform for shooting small animals.
10 Jan 2008 7:13am
@Viewfinder: Thanks so much, VF.
great capture. and damn it looks cold...
10 Jan 2008 7:52am
@Paulski: Thank you, Paulski. Yes, the air felt very much like being in a walk-in freezer. A strange mist too.
A really 'cool' shot :-) Where's my hot tea mug...?
10 Jan 2008 7:54am
@MadScientist: I appreciate the "cool." Thanks, MS. Hunters usually carry a bottle of home-made alcohol to keep themselves warm.
Amazing effect. Superb photo !
10 Jan 2008 7:59am
@Camiller: Many thanks, Camiller. I appreciate your comment.
Lovely contrast black, white, gray. Lovely picture
10 Jan 2008 9:44am
@Teresa Durães: Many thanks for your kind comment, Teresa.
I really like everything about this shot. the cabin itself almost looks like it is floating on a sea of white. nice
10 Jan 2008 9:55am
@leslie: Thanks so much, Leslie.
really nice ! it's a cool photo !
10 Jan 2008 10:04am
@Bahare: Very kind of you. Many thanks, Bahare.
Two words : White and Cold.
10 Jan 2008 10:38am
@Ko7: Yes, they are a good choice of words. Many thanks.
Le gel redessine la nature et c'est superbe.
@dan: Merci, Dan.
Very pleasant to take a brunch with Battutah. Your world is worth visiting.
10 Jan 2008 11:01am
@Tristan Cocrelle: Thanks so much, Tristan.
very nice image MIchael - It's so cold
10 Jan 2008 11:14am
@yiannis krikis: You're right about the cold. Thanks, Yiannis.
quiet and melancholy - terrific image, I love how the snow freezes over every square inch of the ladder.
10 Jan 2008 11:21am
@bm: Thanks. Quiet and melancholy are a good description.
That is my new favourite of your shots. Gorgeous.
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael. That's quite a compliment.
It's amazing really that something this striking held people who hurt animals, I think it serves a beautiful purpose as model for a photographer...entire compo IS exquisite...YOU Rock!
10 Jan 2008 11:26am
@Lorraine: WOW, what a wonderful comment. I'm flattered. Thanks, Lorraine.
deliciously freaky! nice shot!
10 Jan 2008 11:27am
@Nico & Remi: "Deliciously freaky" sounds good. Thanks so much, Nico & Remi.
Lovely shed shot.
10 Jan 2008 11:53am
@Calusarus: I appreciate your comment. Thank You.
yeah, stay away from those! And the mushrooms! hahah
It's beautiful tho! Very crispy :)
10 Jan 2008 11:56am
@alla: Thanks, Alla. Crispy is the word.
Magnifique, j'aime beaucoup les paysages tout givrés comme ça !
10 Jan 2008 11:58am
@Inés: Merci, Inés.
Wonderful shot...the textures of the snow and wood are really great!
10 Jan 2008 12:01pm
@Jen: You are very kind, Jen. Thank you.
wow..strong image..and a great portfolio of work...
10 Jan 2008 1:28pm
@alex centrella: Thanks, Alex. Just starting out so the portfolio will have to grow gradually.
Great photo. My brother told me about shooting out of one of these in Slovakia, now I know what they look like.
10 Jan 2008 2:09pm
@cromlechi: Wow. A local connection. Many thanks for your comment.
Wow--so cold-looking, it's surreal! Nice image, indeed.
10 Jan 2008 2:26pm
@Brian: Thanks, Brian. I really like your comment.
It looks so gloomy with the freeze, good mood for this Michael
10 Jan 2008 2:58pm
@Pedro: You're right, Pedro. There is an air of gloom about it. Many thanks for the observation.
You can almost feel the cold. Nice subject and composition.
10 Jan 2008 3:33pm
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie.
An enjoyment to watch, not in the cabin (too cold) but the cabin!! Great!
10 Jan 2008 3:35pm
@Illuci: Many thanks, Illuci.
this is brilliant! there is an odd face on the front of that hut! A fantastic shot.
10 Jan 2008 3:36pm
@Rhys: Wow, Rhys. You really had to look closely to find that face. Well-done.
Michael - I like the misted effect in the background and the crispness of the foreground. A cold shot for a great reward, hopefully. Congrats on all the comments, see if you can give AMINUS3 an attaboy in your next submission. - Dean P.S.: with all these comments, you should get the top spot of the day!
10 Jan 2008 3:51pm
@Dean Francis: Thanks, Dean. I never expected so many comments. I believe it has nothing at all to do with my rather mediocre talent as a photographer. I have the time to comment on the work of others and they are kind enough to return the favor. Cheers.
Nice composition. You've made a beautyful image of such a desolated place. Well done
10 Jan 2008 4:27pm
@standley: Thanks, Standley. Your words are much appreciated.
I say only one word:Awesome! :)
10 Jan 2008 4:45pm
@Porcsin: You're so kind, Porcsin. Many thanks.
Looks like you had a damp and cold day on that mountain. I really like that shot, but I can understand that the hunters need a "shot" of antifreeze too....
10 Jan 2008 5:14pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Thanks, Wolfgang. Actually the frost clinging to everything made it so beautiful it was a pleasure to be there.
really nice frozen atmosphere, very well composed
10 Jan 2008 5:21pm
@Laurent: Many thanks, Laurent. The atmosphere was like being inside a walk-in freezer.
this is great :) just perfect :) excellent :)
10 Jan 2008 5:28pm
@Ondro: Such a kind compliment, Ondro. Many thanks.
Like you, I think I would have given climbing up a miss in conditions like that. Great subject matter, and that fozen landscape is spectacular.
10 Jan 2008 5:44pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks, Richard. These platforms really do feel unstable even at the best of times.
Nice Shot with Beautiful backround
10 Jan 2008 6:20pm
@Sik13: Thank you for your kind comment.
Excellent.
10 Jan 2008 6:29pm
@badala: Very kind comment, Badala. Many thanks.
Beautiful stark shot
10 Jan 2008 7:32pm
@Nick: Great description. Thanks, Nick.
Disturbing and lovely all at once.
11 Jan 2008 9:02am
@Carson: That's a great comment. Thank you.
great contrast! Looks like it would be freeing in there! not much of a shelter!
11 Jan 2008 10:06am
@Sandrine: I guess you're right. Hot coffee would be in order. Many thanks, Sandrine.
I agree with you, Michael. They really do great subject for a photo and you did very, very well. Its beautiful!
11 Jan 2008 1:41pm
@MGB: I appreciate your words. Thank You.
the patches of brown across the white-covered surface are relieving :)
11 Jan 2008 8:17pm
@Nante Santamaria: A good way of putting it. Thanks, Nante.
wow what a compelling shot. the colors are great. I have seen these in Austria but never climbed up in one.
11 Jan 2008 10:17pm
@lucie: They're fun to climb into. Thanks for your comment, Lucie.
its very wonderful subject.cold and privacy very good sense.thanks
12 Jan 2008 8:29am
@maziyar: Thank you for your nice comment, Maziyar.
a beautiful hivernal shot
12 Jan 2008 5:42pm
@Pouhou: Thanks so much for your comment, Pouhou.
An extraordinary picture. Congratulations
13 Jan 2008 11:16am
@Paco Penas: Thank you, Paco.
Wow! I like this one! Nicely placed.
14 Jan 2008 6:31am
@Josh: Thanks, Josh. i appreciate the comment.
This is a beautiful picture!
16 Jan 2008 1:38pm
@Jenya: Many thanks, Jenya.
what a powerful image.
17 Jan 2008 8:50pm
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