Wintry mood, a photo from Sonderjylland, West

Photographer's Note

The photo shows Dyvig Bay with the famous Badehotel near Nordborg in South Jutland on a typical December day.

After a beautiful autumn season winter has arrived to Scandinavia and the darkness seems to sneak up on us. So far in November, people in Sweden and Denmark have experienced the darkest November on record. We dont have it as bad here in South Denmark as they do in Tromsř or Luleĺ, but at the end of the day, the darkness and cold temperatures can be tough for everyone. Sun rises as late as 8:30am and sets around 3:30pm; on cloudy days (which are common), lights are often turned on all day long in homes, schools and offices.

The dark winter months can take their toll on even the jolliest of characters. We all have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a winter depression/chemical imbalance caused by lack of sunlight. The main symptoms are sleeping a lot, craving for sugary foods and depression. Scandinavians are taught about this disorder in schools, through their family, and by the government. Being aware of this disorder, Winter SAD is not stigmatized in the Scandinavian countries, and preventative measures, such as light therapy, are part of daily life.

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Romano46 (18472) 2014-12-20 4:58

Ciao Harriet
pur essendo a colori la fotografia dŕ immediatamente l'impressione di essere in bianco e nero.
Ciň per effetto della foschia che toghlie il colore alla natura e tende a livellare i toni di grigio.
Perň la foto appare suggestiva per la grande immobilitŕ del paesaggio che si percepisce soprattutto nel colore uniforme del cielo e nella quasi totale immobilitŕ delle acque.
Molto bella la composizione.
Ciao e buona giornata
Romano

photographer_sg (6059) 2014-12-20 5:52

Hello Harriet
I think this depiction of wintry mood has much more beauty and serenity than sadness :). The building in the distance seen through the mist makes a great focal point led on by the wooden jetties on both sides. Great atmosphere and fine details captured in what appears to be difficult light.
Best wishes from India
Satya

claudeD (47754) 2014-12-20 6:22

Hallo Harriet,

wirklich sehr schöne Aufnahme die fast nur schwarz und weisse Töne hervorbringt. Wirklich ein tolles Bild voller ruhiger Winteratmosphäre. Sehr guter Beitrag zu TE.

Mit den besten GrÜssen aus Luxemburg

JC

Nicou (193806) 2014-12-20 6:36

Hello

quelle image et compo quels reflets et vue avec ces pieux et les reflet ces bateaux quel calme et sérénité merveilleuse ambiance.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

papagolf21 (152607) 2014-12-20 6:52

Bonjour, chčre Harriet,
L'hiver a pris ses quartiers et la brume enveloppe les lieux avec majesté. L'hôtel aux toits ŕ redents se voit de loin.
Les ponts d'amarrage et les poteaux forment de trčs beaux reflets sur les eaux tranquilles.
Une trčs belle réalisation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ikeharel (113241) 2014-12-20 7:06

Good evening Harriet,
Though it was a fogy weatherr, but conveyed a wonderful ambience. The wooden poles in juxtaposition and diff. rows added much depyth to the scene, leading the view towards the far side of what appears to be a beautiful mansion on the waterfront.
Enjoy a nice pre-holidays weekend,
Ike

siudzi (34141) 2014-12-20 7:32

Hello Harriet,
Like this capture of the December moody scene. It has been taken from a well selected POV to provide us with an interesting perspective view and soft reflections in the water.
Have a good weekend!
Gosia

Energysavingelk (7830) 2014-12-20 7:56

Hello Harriet!

Despite the Jutland origin, a similar capture would be possible in late November on the shores of Lake Chiemsee in Upper Bavaria! The difference between daytime in Munich or Hamburg or even South Jutland is remarkable, but not astounding if you include some geometry. Polar circle with permanent night is at 66,5° latitude. Subtract 6°, and you will be in Helsinki, where our Finnish friends complain a lot about winter darkness. Subtract another 6°, and you will be on the island of Sylt, Germany's north tip, and another 6° will bring you to Munich. I grew up in Lower Saxony and I do well remember those winter days when light was fading even at 3 o'clock.
Regards from Rhineland
Sven

ourania (51103) 2014-12-20 9:09

Hello Harriet,
the light and colours in your recent photos have changed here very abruptly, the fog and the almost monochromatic scene make a superb illustration to your note. I had heard about winter depression but hadn't realized that there's a special treatment and that people learn in the family and at school how to deal with it. Your composition is superb, smooth, deep and wonderfully balanced. This picture gives us an impression that looks both precise and artistic. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

holmertz (102604) 2014-12-20 10:22

Hello Harriet,
Being Scandinavian I am not surprised by the almost total lack of colours in December, but I still had to look closely to make sure this was not a B&W photo. Seeing this I almost catch the depression you describe in the as usual well written note. This November the hours of sunshine even in Stockholm could probably be counted by using the fingers of just one hand. No need to go as far north as Luleĺ. Still, I like the composition of the dark wooden poles and jetties reflected in the dark water under the dark sky.
Kind regards,
Gert

cornejo (61504) 2014-12-20 11:23

Hi Harriet, lovely view but a little sad by the gray daylight, very well captured in this good and beautiful photography. An interesting image of a lovely place to visit, very good sharpness, light, color and quality. A great job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and good Sunday.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

Gerrit (62042) 2014-12-20 11:34

Hello Harriet,
fine reflections of all these vertical elements. I also like the misty grey atmosphere.
Thanks and greetings,
Gerrit

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2014-12-21 2:49

Hi Harriet,
you have caught very well the mood of the season i like the reflections on the water and the mist around.
regards
Alessandro

jhm (211736) 2014-12-21 2:56

Hello Harriet,

I've read, with a lot attention your note, this is very spectacular when we have too little sunshine.
We are today the shortest day and begins of the winter, but with +6° Celsius.
Your picture gives a perfect demonstration of the text, grey and and no sun.
An excellent perspective and depth picture, the poles with reflections lead us to the background.
Very well composition, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

marabu61 (11587) 2014-12-21 3:17

Hello Harriet
Oh yes, the darkness of the scandinavian winter. It is the only drawback of a beautiful season. While I lived in Stockholm I always adored those brisk and cold winter days with temperatures below zero and an endless expanse of snow and ice under a blue sky.
There is a certain mystique mood in this misty scene that makes it very attractive. The mist enhances the wintery mood greatly.
have a great sunday
Daniel

pajaran (115779) 2014-12-21 5:38

Dobar dan, popodne.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan tekst o Dyvig Bay sa opisom ...
Dobar snimak, kontrast i perspektiva, lepo pokazano mesto i trenutak, lep refleks na vodi.
Lepo mesto u Decembru.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good afternoon, this afternoon.
Beautiful view of the moment, interesting text about Dyvig Bay with a description ...
Good shot, contrast and perspective, a beautiful place and demonstrated a moment, a beautiful reflection of the water.
Nice place in December.
A nice afternoon and all the best.
Paja.

saxo042 (38078) 2014-12-21 6:16

Hi Harriet,
This is indeed a very grey picture but I can find some colour spots on the boats here. I can agree with you, November was certainly a very grey month, but in my experience, it always is! A very good picture with the long lines of poles in the calm water.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Gunnar

Silvio1953 (221463) 2014-12-21 10:19

Ciao Harriet, lovely composition with beautiful reflections, fasinating atmosphere, excellent clarity, wonderful perspective and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

kordinator (8738) 2014-12-22 0:17

Dear Harriet
Nice place you capture in almost almost black and white composition.
Nice wintry atmosphere.
Wonderful reflection.
Excellent presentation.
Warm regards
Saa

abmdsudi (95869) 2014-12-22 2:42

Hi Harriet
Grey gentle winter day it certainly is! Almost a mono image, I think you have captured the essence well of what you wanted to convey with great judgement of exposure and contrast to retain detail in the shadow areas. Such a stillness hazy day but the atmosphere is reinforced by the convergence diagonal poles with the reflections on view. It's an appropriate shot befitting the environment really well....
Great work, Congrats
Best regards

lousat (139170) 2014-12-22 13:07

Hi Harriet,beautiful capture of the typical winter atmosphere,without the sun and where all is gray,it seems to be in my village along my Ticino river,same light,same cold colors and same atmosphere..i wish you all the best for the Christmas days and thanks! Luciano

Didi (61589) 2014-12-25 9:04

Hi Harriet
Very peacefull relax ambiance in this view and nice deep foreground
Merry Christmas
Best regards

Buin (42580) 2014-12-27 11:45

Hallo Harriet!
Grauer und trübsinniger gehht's wohl kaum. Eine Frühwinter-Stimmung vom Feinsten. Es ist faszinierend wie der Blick auf das Hotel hier von den Holzstangen "flankiert" wird. Trotz (oder vielleicht wegen) der totalen Farblosigkeit ein wunderbar stimmungsvolles Bild.
Klasse Begleittext!
Herzliche Grüße aus dem kalten und jetzt verschneiten Südwestfalen!
Frank

danos (110407) 2014-12-29 23:25

Hello Harriet,
excellent the view as the presentation of this beautiful and calmly place with the poles and their reflections to create perspective in the image and lead-in the eye on the famous Badehotel on the backdrop of it.
The foggy atmosphere makes the image even more effective as attractive too.

I wish you a prosperous,happy and healthy New Year,Danos

NorthernLight (2383) 2014-12-31 6:26

Hallo Harriet,

na, da hast du ja noch richtig was herausgeholt aus dem grauen Tag. Ein sehr stimmungsvolles Bild ist so entstanden. Wie immer auf Deinen Bildern ein schönes Stück Landschaft, perfekt eingerichtet und eingefangen.

Alles Gute für das neue Jahr

Peter

bracasha75 (24591) 2014-12-31 11:30

Hallo Harriet
Es ist echt ein winter tag da und auch solche tage bringen welche warme in mein leben rein .Wieso das so ist weise ich nicht aber ich mag auch regen tage (nicht immer) aber oft
Sehr schon
Ein frohes neues jahr und alles gutes nach Nord Deutschland von mir ,Bratislav

Royaldevon (85862) 2015-01-02 10:28

Hello Harriet,

WE have had a few grey days, after so much relatively warm, sunny weather. Your photograph picks up the mood perfectly.
The repeating verticals are perfect for creating an excellent sense of perspective and, with their converging aspects, make great lead lines, too. It is very difficult to separate the reality from the reflections!

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

aliabazari (22089) 2015-01-04 21:22

Hi dear Harriet
A good shot of a wooden pier. I love it. Composition and depth of the well performed. Thanks for sharing
Wishing a good year in 2015

COSTANTINO (116377) 2015-01-06 8:30

Hello my dear friend and have a nice time
excellent capture with excellent sharpness too
great atmosphere with the fog dominating this
landscape and fantastic reflections too
it has been taken from an excellent
selected pov
regards
Costantino

Waylim (25436) 2015-01-12 16:42

Hello Harriet,

A very good shot of such moody landscape. The light is not easy, but you captured the mood and atmospehre so well.

W

fds (9963) 2015-01-15 22:28

dear friend kielia happy new year
very nice wnter atmospery with no sun and little fog
this place in the summer or he spring is very beautiful dear my friend

jmdias (115046) 2015-01-19 15:19

hariet

I guess I would cut off the upper and lower part of this compo, making it more graphic. precious use of elements here, the fog and the poles are fantastic. TFS.
here we are facing a very hot January, maybe the hottest in the history.

hugs

jorge