Snow-capped clusters cling to dark bare branches, rimlit with warm backlight against a cool blurred blue sky, Russian Far East, winter. — Primorsky Krai, Russia · February 2007

Backlit Snow on Bare Branches

Clumps of snow cling to bare branches in the Russian Far East, photographed in February against a backlit golden-hour sky. The telephoto isolates small ice droplets and dormant buds against a cool blue background.

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Nikon D1X105mmf/5.61/250s1 February 2007

Bare Trees Negative Space Rule Of Thirds Shallow Depth Of Field Clear Sky Golden Hour Snow Winter

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