The Snowshoer
Today felt downright balmy as the temperature briefly climbed all the way to -4c ~ we have been locked in the deep cold for so long, and it’s not over yet. It’s hard to believe spring is (officially) just under a month away. This day was for perfect for playing in the fresh snow, though, so I took my camera along while I was cross-country skiing on the escarpment and attempted to make use of the dull light (which can be suitable for longer exposures). Each of these images was made in-camera using multiple exposures and/or camera movement.
© Karen McRae, 2015
draw and shoot 
Fabulous set. The figure walking in the woods is amazing. Love these, Karen. Thank you.
Thank you, Jane. I’m glad you like them, I had a lot of fun being out in the woods today making pictures.
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You are brave in that cold. All for our art.
Today didn’t really feel cold at all, it was pure pleasure.
Theses remind me of my paintings. Cool!!
Interesting. Thank you, Heather. : )
If this is what ‘dull light’ looks like I’m all for it. A beautiful series.
Thank you, Steven. There were a few moments where the sun attempted to come through a little, but mostly it was a (lovely) cloud covered day. I like trying to find ways to work with different light and sometimes low light has its advantages.
The overlay of images giving ghosts and hints of what may or may have been draw me in. The subtle colour of almost monochrome low light adds to the impression.
Lovely photographs Karen. I thought of you last week while walking, watching the speed of the wings of a flock of small birds fluttering in and out of the trees. Kx
These are stunning
gorgeous! Sending warmth your way (it’s raining in LA!)
Amazing photos Karen!
Magnifique!
Mystical 🙂
Beautiful
Beautiful images Karen! 🙂
They are unique image to your photography and very beautiful.
Oh, and indeed this is what you do! Your camera is your paintbrush and what an artist you are, Karen! 🙂
Congratulations,Karen, I love and admire your Works.
Fantastic. A fairytail story from a world I know well, but have never seen like this.
Lovely and whimsical – enjoyed them a lot 🙂
A beautiful series.
Amazing. The one with the human figure is especially arresting.
While each of these images whisper to me, the one image with the singular bird speaks volumes. A great series, Karen!
That raven flew over at just the right time. I love their throaty ‘croak’, so different from the usual crow sounds. Thank you, Elena!
A fine set – beautifully atmospheric and evocative.
Who needs the outdoors when we have your eyes?
LOVELY, Karen💚
I love love love the colors and just even the way you used the blur effect. They’re all just so amazing.
Wonderful moodiness to these – the heaviness in the skies, the silence amongst the trees…can feel it all.
Wonderful!
Your photos are absolutely stunning!
Great camera sketching!
Lovely dreamscapes!
Im myself not very friend of changing the reality of the shoot. I see myself more like documentary photographer. BUT I’m on my studies and mind an artist also, and have to admit when someone use a tool properly for a great result. Good JOB.
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Sometimes I feel that making abstracted images can capture a sense of place (or moment) in an interesting or different way. It is an experimental way of using my camera that can create unexpected photographs, and I love the process. I’m glad you find something interesting about these!
These are lovely, Karen – I really like the level of sketchiness and I especially like the dynamic poetry of the second shot.
marvelous Karen – the coloration and patterning of the exposure and movements are affecting
Especially liked the second picture, though they are all beautiful.
Love the moody there but not there feeling.
I love the soft doleful touch of the dull wintry light. These exposures are absolutely majestic. The second to last one especially struck me with its tearful beauty. Best wishes,
Autumn Jade
Beautiful beautiful
I love these, Karen.
Superb images Karen, sorry I haven’t looked in on our site so much of late. I’ve been so busy, but not with photography sadly. Wonderful work.
Thanks very much, Karl. It’s always nice to see a notification of new work from you. I love your photography!
So painterly, Karen!
Really dig this style of shooting – especially with this particular scene! Kudos!
Wow, beautiful photos. I really enjoy this movement in your photos, it adds much depths to them. Makes me wonder and ponder.
Wanted to say I love the one with the bird, then I realised I like the fourth one very much too and then I found that I admire the way the trees stands in the third photo, it seems like I am able to see their trunks growing in the snow. And the first one is just a wonderful painting.
Thanks very much for your lovely comments and taking the time to have a look at my work. I appreciate it!
Karen
I love these and particularly the snowshoer.. 🙂