A winter jewel, a photo from Sonderjylland, West

Photographer's Note

Seascapes take on an austere beauty in the winter months and it is often during this season that the genius of the place is most apparent. Stripped of the softening effect of the foliage and outlined in frost or snow, it becomes easier to see the underlying structures. Take the spit for example; it is a narrow, long stretch of sand formed like a hook - that extends out to sea. When waves approach the coastline they are carrying material such as sand, shingle, pebbles and boulders. By adding it to the spit it becomes longer and longer.

The photo shows Flensborg Fjord at Sřnderhav; the two legendary Ox Islands in the middle of the fjord are clearly visible. There are no harbors on the Danish side of the fjord apart from these idyllic islands.
A couple of friends loosely attached to the Museums harbor Flensborg were allowed to rent the bigger of the islands for under 1000 USD a year including a boatyard shed, a pub and one thatched roof living house. It was quite unusual for the Danish community to accept German tenants but it works very well. The four people not only provide provisioning for the Tourists who come to the island every day throughout the year; they also arrange concerts and other events.

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saxo042 (38078) 2013-01-26 8:41

Hi Harriet,
A very peaceful and calm scene, apparently no wind at all. All colours are very soft and subdued. The little peninsula with brown sand separates the the ice on one side with the open water on the other. The house across the water is protected by the surrounding trees, waiting for spring to arrive. An evocative picture.
Kind regards
Gunnar

wolf38 (30) 2013-01-26 9:27

Hallo Harriet. Winter. Grauer Tag. Schneereste. Alles wirkt so trostlos. Immerhin liegt in dieser nördlichen Gegend weniger Schnee als hier in Hessen. Du hast die Szene gekonnt mit Deiner Kamera eingefangen.
Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

gildasjan (43826) 2013-01-26 9:35

Bonsoir Harriet
Une image avec une ligne d'horizon bien cadrée et ici ce temps hivernal avec ce léger voile atmosphérique crée une atmosphčre trčs particuličre.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

holmertz (102008) 2013-01-26 11:36

Hello Harriet,
This is a fine view towards the idyllic looking islands. The spit splits the view very nicely between the areas of ice and snow on one side and dark, open water on the other. The colours aren't bright at this time of the year, but I find these varieties of brown and grey not less attractive.
Kind regards,
Gert

zoomer (6) 2013-01-26 16:17

You have chosen a wonderful point of view where all the various elements come together like in a poem.Best wishes,Wolf.

dip (21408) 2013-01-26 23:02

Hallo Harriet,
Ein schönes Bild mit winterlichen Stimmung das irgendwie einladend für ein Spaziergang wirkt,
gut gewählter Blickpunkt und Bildaufbau,
Viele Grüße,
Dimitris.

Buin (42580) 2013-01-26 23:58

Hallo Harriet!
Wir haben auf Photofolia in diesem Monat das Thema "Cold" und da wäre dieses Foto fut untergebracht. Ein typischer Anblick für diesen Winter - für mich einer der "grauesten", die ich erlebt habe. Diese Stimmung kommt hier gut rüber, und auch das Gefühl von Kälte. Danke für die "map view". Dieser Sandhaken - und natürlich Dein Kommentar - sind wirklich hochinteressant.
Alles Gute aus Siegen, wo es gerade bei Minustemperaturen anfängt zu regnen. Glatteis!!
Frank

papagolf21 (152605) 2013-01-27 0:13

Bonjour, chčre Harriet,
Le froid a frappé et a transformé le paysage d'une bien belle façon.
Une fois encore, la beauté des lieux est magnifiquement mise en image.
Trčs belle réussite.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Nicou (193806) 2013-01-27 2:08

Hello

quel contraste entre le plan gelé et le lac quels reflet, et ce mouvement cette forme sur le sol fantastique captage et vue douce.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-01-27 2:19

Hello Harriet - Your note compliments your subdued observation of the landscape and guides the viewer to your obvious appreciation of the winter landscape. I like the rather austere palette which has the effect of focusing one's eyes on the details of the composition. The sweeping curves of the spit are enhanced by the icy contrast and the sky's reflections although quite subtle add to the moody feel of the scene. Quiet beauty. Warm regards Rosemary

Silvio1953 (220637) 2013-01-27 2:41

Ciao Harriet, fascinating winter view, great voiew of lovely beach, splendid light and wonderful soft colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211734) 2013-01-27 4:10

Hello Harriet,

The last two weeks got we strong winter weather here in Belgium, but today the first day that we get rain and wind and positive temperatures.
Your picture is technical superb.
This care for depth and perspective.
Your colors are attractive and excellent composition.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

jlbrthnn (76043) 2013-01-27 5:04

Hello Harriet,
It is not necessary to have a lot of light to make a good photo, as shown your work. Framing done well, creates a pleasant image. A typical winter landscape, a clear picture and deep. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Best regards
Joël

chrisvek (7003) 2013-01-27 8:38

Hello Harriet

Wow.Superb composition and amazing landscape.Very clever look and awesome depth.Very nice POV.Well done.TFS

Have a nice week
Chris

pajaran (114945) 2013-01-27 11:05

Dobro vece.
Dobar tekst o mestu sa datim podacima ...
Lep pogled i trenutak ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija, lepo pokazano.
Lepa priroda.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good evening.
Good article on the site with a given data ...
Nice view and a moment ...
Good image sharpness, contrast and perspective, beautiful colors.
Good composition, nice revealed.
Beautiful nature.
Good evening and all the best.
Paja.

Royaldevon (85606) 2013-01-27 11:07

Hello Harriet,

It is quite a remarkable photograph, where the water shows signs of movement on the left but is mirror-like on the right.
The brown spit guides from right to left, from front to back, from ripples to smoothness, quite a transformation. Your shot is beautifully compiosed and I particularly like the reflections in the b/g third.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ikeharel (112467) 2013-01-28 5:06

Inspite of the mist and low prevailing light condition, you managed a fabulous view over, Harriet.
Frozen shore on side, and mirror smooth water surface on the other, created a wonderful contrast, while trees on far, gave a "frame" to fine scenery.
Regards,
Ike

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2013-01-28 5:21

Hi Harriet,
very nice winter shot, nice athmosphere and natural colors.
regards
Alessandro

fabianoleite (13575) 2013-01-28 6:45

Nice perspective showing the line of the coast with the white and dark well contrasted in the picture. The distant treest give a great depth to the composition, good work, congratulations!

Cricri (176) 2013-01-29 9:36

Hi Harriet
Bel avant plan gelée, les reflets dans l'eau, la forme de la terre qui sépare ce paysage hivernale, douce lumičre, bonne profondeur
Belle soirée
cricri

maria-v1981 (10966) 2013-01-30 3:06

Hello Harriet,
I will agree with you seascapes can me marvelous in the winter. Perspective and depth are splendid and the contrast between coldsea creates a wonderful landscape.
Have a nice evening,
Greetings,
Maria

delpeoples (60342) 2013-01-30 23:35

Hi dear Harriet

You are right, seascapes can look so austere in the Winter and it certainly does here. Although it's very beautiful. Superb sharpness and depth. The reflections are stupendous and I love the way the snow and ice frame the lake. Wonderful shot, thanks for sharing.

Warmest regards
Lisa

danos (110407) 2013-01-31 11:56

Hello Harriet,
nice the view of this Wintry scene,with the tongue of the land to creates depth and perspective in the image.I like the tranquility,the calmness as the beauty of the area.

Regards,Danos

mkamionka (73410) 2013-01-31 14:06

Hi Harriet,
very interesting. We had some snowy days in North East England and I live not too far from the coast, yet the communication was in those days pretty much disturbed so I could not really peacefully enjoy them photographically.
You picked a really great spot here. This turn makes a lovely foreground. I like the multiple layers of the composition. There seem to be two worlds in here: the frozen one and one not frozen yet...
Very atmospheric shot,
M

Vasa (515) 2013-01-31 15:14

It is not funny period, dear Harriet. But the grey could be the chance for expression. Your witness in all conditions is great, and with your signature is the best. Warm regards, freund!

Branko

bayno (18348) 2013-02-08 1:19

Wonderful compo Harriet, very nice winter tones, good reflection and great dept with excellent details in all the area...
best regards,
Valter

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-02-20 19:22

Hello Harriet,

Good Morning to you. I like this wintry scene with snow .Nice sharp image with good exposure.Very well done.TFS.

Best Regards
Farhat

jmdias (114296) 2013-05-24 17:20

harriet

very beautiful landscape. I liked the framing and the way you used the curves of the ground in the foreground with the landscape ahead. beautiful image even during a hard moment.

hugs

jorge