Oh Those Trees...

This was one of those times where I had something in mind only to find out that it would not quite work as I initially thought. Still working on simplicity and minimalism for the Flash of Red month. I had in mind the swing, snow, and an empty background, but I forgot the obvious, the park has trees...a lot of them! Bit frustrated with this at first, but now I like it though it is quite high contrast, I now think the trees in the background help the shot.

[KWind]

Very nice! Looks like the snow is deep!

[Tom]

Very bold contrast, and yet still maintained some texture in the snow on the swing

[Kathryn Macaluso]

Love the high contrast!

[~~JT]

Andie, I think the trees in the background help the shot! I like the minimalism you've accomplished.

@kwind Over 20" of snow has fallen in the Chicagoland area in the last 3 days! The snow *IS* deep!

[KWind]

@voiceprintz Wow... that's a lot! We have yet to get any here on the west coast of Canada. My kids desperately want some!

[Tammy]

The trees help balance the shot for sure! Very nice - but boy, does that look like a LOT of snow!

[👑 AnaZad]

Wow, 20 inches is a lot of snow. Great capture.

[Joan]

Andie!! It's a gorgeous photo! Your B/W shots are so inspiring to me. I haven't really tried any yet, but I think I will!

[Jenny Ren]

Beautiful capture!

[vstap]

I do love the simplicity of this, and the hint of trees in the background.

[Rachel]

I see on our news that you guys have really had so much snow. It looks really deep. This looks nice as high contrast, very eye-catching.

[☠northy]

i think it works beautifully!

[Chris Johnson]

I love of the look of this in black and white! Such an awesome, yet simple shot!

[Mark Pratt]

So Andie, what is all that white stuff called? LOL
Great shot.

[Carol]

I really like this one! I like the unusual POV and the simplicity. Fav.

[Julia]

Love the POV and contrast

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Did you try cropping out the trees? Either way, this is fabulous!

[Susana]

Love the contrast and texture of snow ...and i think the trees in the back give perspective. love it!

[Alison]

I love this ~ great for the challenge ~ you are doing so well with it!

[Andy]

Pure b&w. Love the high contrast and simplicity.

[Alex]

I like the trees in the background. They add a certain something and the dof you've used works well. Actually the trees make me feel like the Big Bad Wolf is going to appear at any moment

[Dione Giorgio]

Superb capture. so much contrast in this shot. Well done.

[Joyce]

I like this and the trees do help the composition. They also give an idea of how much snow you have.

[Pam]

I really like the high contrast! I love the trees in the background. The lighting is so good shining through them. I love it, and it is perfect example of simplicity.

[Peter Carpenter]

Clever use of a framing device. Very good photo and great use of contrast. No real snow over here yet I'm not sure if we are going to see much this year.

[Bill Fenske]

I really like the trees and bokeh in the background Andie

[Catherine Pace]

oh the trees are lovely in this - add interest and help the chaines stand out - great shot

[Karen]

I like this lonely shot. The trees are like sentinels.

[Emiko]

Great subject for B&W and wonderful composition! Thank you for following me!

[Rachel Withey]

I really like this and the trees definitely add to the composition.

[Margaret Obey]

I'll have a swing, see you later

[Juan B.]

Great shot. I makes me think a little about this "lonely place"

[Ukandie!]

@mpratt Very funny Mark! They call it snow :)

[Gena Pegg]

This is very cool! Love the feeling of abandonment with the empty swing..and the snow framing it.

[Nina Ganci]

wow Andie, brilliant story line here. the loneliness and quietness is felt across the miles
fav

[Newbank Lass]

Great contrast.

[Amy Toon]

Great shot. I like the bottom of the trees peaking through

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I don't mind the trees in the background either. They don't detract from the swing and they actually give it context. Good shot!

[Steve Angell]

Very nice shot.
So simple and effective in B&W.