Water, Ice & Frost
Water, water, everywhere - and literally true in this case, as it gives us multiple
options for photographs. For this subject, I have included photographs of water in
all its’ forms, from the natural flowing liquid to images where it has frozen solid.
For landscapes, water scenes are always attractive, giving us some amazing reflections;
and in the case of cascading water, we have waterfalls. Water frozen on flowers looks
amazing, making the effort of taking a photograph in freezing temperatures worthwhile.
1. 7 March 1993, Minolta 7000, Minolta 28mm f/2.8, 1/4sec @ f/8, Cokin Grey Graduated
filter 120, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.
Reflections on a pond or lake always make for an attractive image.
2. 7 March 2003, Minolta 7000, Minolta 28mm f/2.8, 1/4sec @ f/8, Cokin Grey Graduated
filter 120, Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50.
3. 26 November 2006, Leica R6.2, Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/2sec @ f/22,
Cokin Neutral Density filter 154, Kodachrome ISO 64.
The classic waterfall photograph, where I used a slow shutter speed, exposing the
film for half a second, so that the flowing water takes on the appearance of cotton
wool.
4. 1 September 2010, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/4sec @ f/22, Cokin Neutral
Density filter 154, Kodachrome ISO 64.
5. 1 September 2010, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/2sec @ f/22, Cokin Neutral
Density filter 154, Kodachrome ISO 64.
6. Photograph details unknown - around March 1994, Fujichrome(unknown ISO).
High Force waterfall in Teesdale, where the whole of the River Tees plunges over
to create a quite spectacular demonstration of the power of the natural world. I
like the contrast between the flowing water on the left and the ice on the right,
where once flowing water has frozen in place.
7. 1 May 1993, Minolta 7000, Minolta 28mm f/2.8, 1/2sec @ f/13, Fujichrome Velvia
ISO 50.
8. 24 October 2010, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/15sec @ f/3.5, Kodachrome
ISO 64.
Not sure where I took this photograph. When I am out and about taking photos, I always
look for items that add a certain something, in this case, the boat, which gives
a bit of pictorial interest.
9. Photograph details unknown - around March 1994, Fujichrome(unknown ISO).
10. Photograph details unknown - around March 1994, Fujichrome(unknown ISO).
11. Photograph details unknown - around March 1994, Fujichrome(unknown ISO).
12. 10 January 2010, Leica R6.2, Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/30sec @ f/9.5, Kodachrome
ISO 64.
14. 
Photograph details unknown - Fujichrome(unknown ISO).
15. 31 December 2025, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @
f/11, ISO 1000.
Early morning frost.
16. 12 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/160sec @ f/4.8,
ISO 800.
17. 31 December 2025, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @
f/4, ISO 1000.
18. 12 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/160sec @ f/5.6,
ISO 1600.
19. 31 December 2025, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @
f/4.8, ISO 640.
20. 31 December 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/125sec @ f/16, ISO 400.
Even the humble wheelie bin is frozen in time; the wording adds to the appeal of
this photo!
13. 20 August 2000, Leica R6.2, Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8 + Elpro 1:1-1:2,
1/8sec @ f/22, Kodachrome ISO 25.
Getting in close to clumps of ice that have formed amongst the leaves.
