Forest of lace Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the last of Notranjska forest session. I posted photo of trees from this forest, detail of branch with leaves and I guess this is somewhere in between. It is no technical and compositional overplus, but it strongly reminds me of slovenian old craft: laces, more accurate Idrija lace. What I mean by lace you can see in workshop.

So I decided to make good use of this opportunity for short presentaion of this craft jewel.

"The oldest written document where lace from Idrija is mentioned dates back to the year 1696. In the beginning lace made of thick flax thread and were thus of lower quality were primarily meant for the domestic market, ecclesiastical lords and the wealthier farm owners. In 1860 Štefan and Karolina Lapajne opened the first lace shop in Idrija. At the same time a fundamental change occurred: the former continuous laces were replaced with composed laces and the generally introduced and used lace-making technique was the so-called broad ring, the ring where seven pairs of bobbins were used."

Source: http://www.icra.si/dezela-cipke/ang-zgodovina-idrijske-cipke.htm

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aadilj (17950) 2008-01-12 2:00

Very well seen and creatively captured that brings out the ebauty of the place. its wonderful and very very vivid and I simply love the feel that you have created here.

temmel (3036) 2008-01-12 2:12

Hello Jeri,
beautiful capture!
I love d frozen branches & the great contrast with the dark tree.
DREAMY
Best wishes,
Linda

KLB (18195) 2008-01-12 2:19

Hello Jeri

You have very well composed with these frozen branches. The contrast of he dark one which falls and gives depth is very well seen.
Very elegant composition. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Karine

rushfan2112 (2965) 2008-01-12 2:23

Hi Jeri.

Excellent composition. I like the position of the main trunk and the secondary, horizontal branch curves nicely away into the photo. The contrast between the trunk, main branch and the frost-covered smaller branches has been handled very expertly - especialy with the sunlight catching the outermost branches and adding even more depth. A really lovely photo. Well done. Paul.

achakladar (786) 2008-01-12 2:43

Very pretty !

jlbrthnn (38611) 2008-01-12 3:08

Hello Jeri,
It is a superb image of winter when the frosted branches make think of corals. It is a very pleasant work.
Have a nice day and weekend
Cordially
Joël

zhelach (3590) 2008-01-12 3:52

Zdravo Jeri!
Jos jedna prelepa zimska fotografija!
Bravo! Pozdrav, Zorica

horatiuTT (4566) 2008-01-12 3:55

Hi Jeri,
wondeful work again with great attention at details.I like very
much the contrast between the foreground's white and background's
blue,due to the lightning.Nice PP also,wonderful work.
Regards,
Horatiu

brandstaetter (14296) 2008-01-12 5:40

Hi neighbor,
excellent detail once more :) maybe the women who produce this laces were also inspired by the beauty of nature (I suppose). Good presentation !
Cheers Christian

sagar (2307) 2008-01-12 6:32

Hi Jeri,
When I saw the shot, I had no idea what forest of lace meant. Looking into your WS, I understand what you really mean here.
Wonderful framing of the white subbranches, with the main trunk in the centre. Lovely colors too!!!
I am really very impressed.
Regards from India,
Sagarneel.

mikeo (12117) 2008-01-12 7:39

Hi Jorgi,

Another nice photo in your gallery! Nice composition with great sharpness! Cool colours ang good game of light and shadows - really like it!
I hope u still have weather like on shot, today in Poland is not to nice weather;/

greetings,

Michal

GUYOFF (893) 2008-01-12 10:26

Hi there,

Good one, great sharpness...and right picture frame...

Welldone

AKITA (5479) 2008-01-12 13:33

Dear Jeri,
this is an artistic picture. so beautiful shot.
white snowy branches look live and shining, and the black trunk of that tree supports those all very powerfully, a wonderful composition.
and I like the deep blue back view, it is the forest itself.
I think just your delicate feeling meets the real white lace of nature.
thank you,
Akihisa

azaf1 (15547) 2008-01-13 0:41

Hi Jeri
TFS another of your ubique captures in the forest. This emphasizes more the foreground and the beautiful blue behind really makes it unique
Very good job, young lady
Argiris

Miha2ou7 (4923) 2008-01-13 2:31

Jo Jeri!

Zelo lepo in čipkasto. Super ostirna, nadlepi okviri, lepo je vreme zate delalo. :>
Zelo lepo cropano, če je, če je pa tako posneto je pa sploh impresivno. Kakor koli že, super fotka.

Ampak -- zakaj nisi omenila žlikrofov, če si že čipke. :D

Se vidmo!

ARGI (3418) 2008-01-13 14:43

I lost episodes Jeri
You should be a painter than an architect.
This how your shot looks like.
Bravo
friendly Argy

johnfreeman (2222) 2008-01-14 4:33

Hello Jeri,
You've captured a beautiful effect here that really does convey the idea of lace. I think you've maintained a good sense of balance over the entire picture and have done very well to separate the lit frosted branches from the dark background. The movement along the dark trunk and branch also works very well. The only area that bothers me very slightly (if I look closely and decide to be really fussy!) is the complicated area of unlit branches just above centre next to the left border. However, being unlit it isn't really very noticeable.
It might also have been interesting to have tried a closer and more minimalistic crop on the frosted branches. For example, the branch in the lower left of the frame is especially attractive.
Nice to see that you're making good use of your new Nikon.
Take care,
John

Matthew-Watt (4467) 2008-01-15 4:42

Hello Jeri,

I saw this shot yesterday and had no points left to give. Today I return to do so. You have a very interesting gallery, this is my most enjoyed of your recent uploads. The delicate frosted branches are very inspiring and are set off beautifully against the layering of distant frozen trees. I have seen nothing like this in real life, so I would consider you very fortunate. It is amazing to consider how the tree manages to survive these harsh winter conditions. Very good photo quality, thank you also for the extensive note.

Matthew

yso (3185) 2008-01-16 12:59

Hi Jeri,
Very nice composition perfectly balanced with the tree and the main branche so well placed. Light is so delicious on foreground, well done !
Regards,
Yves

Eraldi (0) 2008-01-17 3:51

Hi Jeri:)
What a beautiful "design" and shot.
l like colours, this powerful black line of the tree. perfect compo.

Regards, Erald

bruce_wayne (1507) 2008-01-19 4:16

CIao Jeri
beautiful colors in your shot, these trees made an interesting texture, complimenti!

Alessandro

katyako (457) 2008-01-26 1:59

Hi, Jeri!
This picture is like a oily painting. Excellent composition. The colours aren't too much various and I think it is ideal for a bright winter day.

Thanks for sharing!
Katya.

konok (2005) 2008-01-27 13:06

Great contrast, excellent details, nice play with the light and shadow.
TFS
Janos

degani (2876) 2008-02-02 3:18

hi Jeri,
all your pictures are like a painting, this one has a great light and a beautiful composition, very well done
ciao
franco

AgaA (2634) 2008-02-19 23:42

That's beautiful, looks so fragile in this wonderful light...

clio (22937) 2008-03-04 1:47

Dober dan Jeri,
Magnificent nature, sometimes so violent and sometimes (as here) so delicate!
You perfectly got the light on and through the covered in frost branches. I like very much the lace which you present in the WS and which allows us to understand better the comparison which you make.
The frame is also very well chosen.
Brava
Friendly (How do you say friendly in sloven? in french it's "amicalement")
Diane

Hellas (5153) 2008-03-29 0:55

Hi Jeri,
you are right, it looks like a lace!
I like very much this painting, made by natural elements and your taste, of course. The light management is well done and the details are fine. Very good frame!
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes,
Athanasios.

avene (11080) 2008-03-30 16:02

hi Jeri,
in a comment I wrote on Barbara's photo just now I claimed to miss summer, but I must admit that winter has its beauty too, like these beautifully lit branches. I like a lot how you link this photo with the history of Slovenian craft, I agree that the intricate patterns of the branches remind of elaborate laces. excellent light management in what looks like difficult situation with alternating light and dark ares. very elegant photo, I like it a lot :)

with kind regards,
Kristine

jusninasirun (10211) 2008-04-09 4:48

Hello Jeri. Stunning light on this tree. The hues created by the shine is amazing and very graphical in this composition. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Charo (31677) 2008-04-20 3:24

Hola Jeri,
Magnífica y preciosa composición de este árbol cubierto por la escarcha. Escelentes detalles y colores. Bien visto.
Cordialmente
Charo

meltemi (9746) 2008-05-05 6:53

Hello Jeri,
absolutely magic picture. Scenes like this makes life little more tolerable. I like a lot the simple but very artistic composition which works really well to focus the attention on the beautiful tree enhancing its thin branches covered with snow with an excellent point of view and light management. Brava.
All the best.
Stella

Photo Information

Copyright: Jerica Herman (jorgi) (3800)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2008-01-01
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D70s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, Tiffen 62mm UV Protector
Exposition: f/8, 1/200 secondes
More Photo Info: view
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-01-12 1:59