Ice and Sunshine, a photo from Lancashire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

This is a scene about a mile from my home.
It is a very natural area, preserved for the benefit of wildlife.

On this particular day, although it was very cold, creating a film of ice on the surface of the water, the sun made conditions great for photography.

The reeds look a little sad at this time of year, bent and white but they are great for hiding the birds and as a photographic feature.

I have seen ducks, moorhens, coots and geese at this location. Just a few metres away, there is a little stream which once powered a tannery (long gone) and there, I have seen kingfishers. What a treat! Sadly, I have never managed a praiseworthy shot!

Have a lovely day.
From a quite snowy Lancashire, Bev :-)

ikeharel, snunney, timecapturer, Kielia, saxo042, jlbrthnn, Cricri oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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lousat (139266) 2013-02-05 2:39

Hi Bev,ice and sun are always excellent ingredients for a succesful pic,a very nice view close to your home,i like the perspective half and half,the perfect exposure and the bright details too.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

snunney (130967) 2013-02-05 3:25

Hello Bev,
The golden reeds sparkling under the sunlight give the image depth and make a good contrast with he houses in the background. You were certainly very lucky with the light and the absence of rain:-) The composition is ideally suited to the vertical format and the image well realised.

timecapturer (49288) 2013-02-05 4:38

Hi Bev
ice and sunshine is such a compelling combination and this shot is full of wonderful light and textures with a superb DOF to bring it all together so sharply. Composed and executed imaginatively.

Regards - Brian.

Kielia (24077) 2013-02-05 4:39

Dear Beverley,
you are presenting a very nicely composed impression of this idyllic place in the wonderful winter light. The colors are so typical. And the photographers perspective is excellent. This is indeed a very fine place for a kingfisher. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

Sergiom (117241) 2013-02-05 6:35

Bonjour Beverly,

J'aime beaucoup ce cadrage vertical qui apporte de la profondeur ŕ l'image . On peut voir le froid ŕ l'avant plan ainsi que la chaleur sur les maisons au loin.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193806) 2013-02-05 7:46

Hello

quels beaux roseaux dorés dans ce bleu profond avec l'autre bleu du ciel quelle belle image et nature superbe.
Bravo et amitié
Niocou

ikeharel (113345) 2013-02-05 7:56

Hi beverly,
I see straw and sunsine, looking for some ice...
Nice taken on a beautiful day out, fine clarity and depth through the reed and beyond the small creek.
Red roof-tops houses "frame" the scene from the BG.
Charming photo.
Good evening,
ike

saxo042 (38078) 2013-02-05 9:20

Hi Bev,
This ice is definitely not thich enough for skating, but the deep blue colour is compensating for this inability. The colour combinations in this picture is very pleasant, the pale reeds against the blue ice and the red roofs further away against the blue sky. The presence of spring is beginning to show.
Kind regards
Gunnar

jlbrthnn (76043) 2013-02-06 9:15

Hello Beverley,
this is the real nature, no frills, I like it. A beautiful photo, bright, colorful, clean and deep. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Best regards
Joël

Cricri (176) 2013-02-08 13:42

Hi Bev
Trčs joli la présentation de cette image bien composer, dans la lumičre douce de l'hiver et les couleurs naturels et belles, trčs jolie
Belle soirée
cricri

Photo Information

Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) (85932)
Genre: Miejsca
Medium: Kolorowe
Date Taken: 2012-02-03
Categories: Natura
Camera: Nikon D-300, NIKKOR AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED DX, 62 mm HOYA Circular Polarize
Naświetlenie: f/6.3, 1/200 sekund
More Photo Info: view
Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja
Date Submitted: 2013-02-05 0:53