My wife's view of why it's called Iceland

[Mike Buckley]

I am thrilled at the very favorable reaction to a particular image captured by my wife that is displayed in the other thread about why the country is called Iceland. So, I have posted this thread so we can devote it exclusively to the other images she captured that morning. (All of them post-processed by me; consider me her assistant.)

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#5

[FrankMi]

I really like the way she has captured both the close-up detail and the more distant ferocity of the ocean in these shots!

[tbob]

I particularly like the second with the backlit ice, emphasized pebbles in the sand and crashing waves. A really good set of images and a nice eye for the composition. {Kudos to your anonymous wife, are you keeping her off the site to avoid shaming pikers like me?} And great post processing (of course) to suit the images and overall tone.

Did you go for a dip? Probably a little to warm for a Canadian though , we like to break some ice to get into the water. That way you can be sure the mosquitoes are less active.

[Mike Buckley]

Too funny, Trevor!

Did you go for a dip?

No, but my wife got this image on the other side of the highway. Apparently the man is from your neck of the woods. Unfortunately, the photo doesn't include a thermometer indicating the temperature or an anemometer indicating the wind speed. The woman wearing the red coat was not over dressed. Notice the position of his feet.

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[Carl in Louisiana]

All stunning photo's! #'s 1 and 2 being my favorite with the play of light on the ice and the waves in the background and the beach all go together so well. I love the colors! You have every right to be so proud of her and your PP! Image #6 ouch! There is a good reason for me living in Louisiana (heat, the greater part of the year).

[Cantab]

I really like the way she has captured both the close-up detail and the more distant ferocity of the ocean in these shots!

I agree. This contrast between the ice and the pounding waves may be part of what makes your wife's photo in your other Iceland thread so outstanding.

[FrankMi]

Another great aspect of these images is that the ice is back-lit by the sun giving them a unique sparkle that you almost never see. Very stunning in the first two images. Nice!

[Mike Buckley]

It's great to know that you folks are enjoying my wife's images as much as I am.

By the way, despite the warm tones in the black sand in the first two images, I actually had to cool them quite a bit. The sensor captured those tones much warmer in a way that I didn't like.

[MilT0s]

Is it Joellen?

Those are excellent images! I particularly enjoy #1 and #4.

[Mike Buckley]

Yes, it is Joellen. Those two are also my favorites from this set, though I like her image in the other thread more.