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30-JAN-2004 alexeig

The face of the wind *

I was walking to my office from another building and suddenly strong wind started to blow raising snow from the ground and roofs. Under low winter sun this snow formed glittering swiftly changing patterns. I stopped, took out my G5 and made a few shots, here is the one which I liked most.
If I look carefully to the right third of this shot, over the tree, I see the face formed by golden patterns of flying snow, complete with forehead, two eyes, nose, mouth and chin. This is the face of the wind, who else it can be? Or is it only me who sees the face?

Canon PowerShot G5
1/318s f/4.0 at 28.8mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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ctfchallenge02-Feb-2004 22:04
My current signature file on the forum ends with "Remember, the wind is your friend!" I was of course speaking to my RC Flying brethern who seem to get their planes stuck on the ground while the wind blows and I fly! It truly is a friend as it creates new challenges for me while flying and for you in capturing this marvilous picture. Yes, I see the face and it appears best in the smaller version of the picture. What a great capture. - POPS
Guest 01-Feb-2004 20:24
I love this pic - it is so spooky even in the sunlight.
Will Sanchez 01-Feb-2004 17:52
I see it. Quite eerie.