The movie Inside Llewyn Davis strikes me with its overall atmospheric tone colour. The almost black-and-white, cyan greyness that shroud the scenes convey a pervasive sense of melancholy. While I was seized by the gloominess, I also saw the beauty in the cinematography.
And the snow. During his trip to Chicago, Llewyn has to tread through snow on the streets, without a winter coat, without proper shoes. His socks are soaked through.
I took these two snow photos just recently. At first I wasn’t pleased with their lack of colour. But after watching the movie, I’ve come to appreciate them more. These are all colour photos, not black and white:
Without any green, trees can still be beautiful.
O the beauty of greyness.
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I think the snow is prettier without the sunlight shining on it. You can see the little particles more.
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Esme Cococroissants,
What I saw was amazing. These photos are not the sharpest. But in real life, I saw as you said each individual snow flake, like little starlets on the ice.
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We get so used to bright colours, you forget how much impact can be created when there is no colour, and how it can highlight textures and mood. My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/usn8yL
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Christine,
You’re totally right. Black and white photography, or cinematography, bring out the depth, textures and mood more readily. Thanks for the link to your blog. Your Chaucer post is amazing. 😉
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Oh, the many-colored greys of winter! Your photographs are gorgeous, Arti. I really really want to see Inside Llewyn Davis, huge fan of the Coens that I am…sigh…perhaps on DVD…
Thank you.
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ds,
O you must though, it should be screening in your area now. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one. Also, do get the CD after you’ve seen it. 😉 Thanks for stopping by the pond.
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Beautiful photos. I really enjoy trees in winter…
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Ellen,
Yes we do get some beautiful trees here in Western Canada. More in B.C. I guess, with the rain forests. But their branches are never bare. 😉
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thanks Melinda for stopping by, and for hosting Saturday Snapshot! 😉
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I saw some clips of the film on a chat show with Carey Mulligan, and really want to go and see it now.
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Ginny,
Do come back and share your thoughts after you’ve seen it. On another matter, I tried to leave a comment on your blog but for some reasons it didn’t register. Maybe it’s just my laptop problem though.
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Great photos. So atmospheric. That movie isn’t playing in Australia yet, but I’ll be looking forward to it.
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Louise,
I’ve always wanted to learn to take b/w photography. The film isn’t in b/w, but can convey the same effects which is just amazing.
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I love the stark photos. It reaches out to me..
Thanks for sharing!
Here is my snapshot post.
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Gautami Tripathy,
Thanks for your comment and the link to your post! Hope to hear from you again. 😉
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You’ve got a lot of nice detail in the snow shots. With snow it’s always difficult getting just the right lighting. The trees show their bones in winter and make such interesting photos.
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Leslie,
Yes, I could see each individual snowflake open up like a star. Very cool. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. 😉
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Lovely and peaceful. As tired as I get of the snow, I never tire of the stark contrast of black silouhetted trees against the gray and white. You captured it all so well.
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Thanks, Jeanie! They were beautiful to look at. As long as the temp. isn’t too low and no wind. 😉
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I say this every time but photos are stunning. Trees and sky are beautiful.
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Thanks, Nicola. Glad to have you come by the pond. 😉
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Every time I see photos like these I get snow envy all over again. I know, I know – the season gets long. But there’s just such beauty in seeing the bones of the landscape laid bare.
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Linda,
One thing I’m thankful for is we’re not as cold as some of my neighbours down south. 😉
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Beautiful photos – particularly the last for me, which I find enigmatic and serene all at once.
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Thanks. I like that one the best too. 😉
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