Frigid Light [Contest Finalists January 2006]
Uploaded: January 03, 2006 00:51:46
I was returning from shooting photos on the inland side of the pass where it is quite cold and happened to see this scene off to the side of the highway. I nailed the brakes, grabbed the camera, and managed to get 4 shots before the lights went out. As the sun dropped behind the mountains, the last rays lit up the ice fog behind these frosted bushes. This photo and one other made for a nice pano which I'll post tomorrow.
Kate Jackson January 03, 2006
Incredible frosty scene Gary! Glad you didn't slide off the road when you hit the brakes! #368335Darryl Wilkinson January 03, 2006
Awesome capture, Gary! Excellent reaction on your part to gather the light! Beautifully done!!! #2246929David L. Luchowski January 03, 2006
Great image , Gary.Can't wait to see the pano. #2246956Gary H. Minish January 03, 2006
Thank you, Kate & Darryl. Not to worry, Kate, the road had just been sanded plus I have 300 studs in each of my tires. I don't slide much, even on glare ice. #2246959Gary H. Minish January 03, 2006
Thanks, David. Just check tomorrow at approximately the same time :-) #2246979Carolyn J. Connolly January 03, 2006
Just GORGEOUS, Gary - I LOVE this one!! Great eye to see it, AND, great work on that shutter button to capture this beauty!! :o)SO glad you managed to stop safely - with all those studs in your tyres you should, I guess!! ;o)
Like David, now I'm REALLY looking forward to your panoramic image tomorrow!! ;o)
Stay safe, Gary...and, ALL the best, from Phil and myself, for 2006!! :o) #2246983
Gary H. Minish January 03, 2006
Thank you very much, Carolyn :-) Maybe you and Phil can gather around this picture and cool off a bit from all that summer heat down there. I hope you both find lots of great photo opportunites in 2006! #2246992Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 03, 2006
Absolutely gorgeous! #2246997Gary H. Minish January 03, 2006
Thanks, Donna :-) #2247031Paul Michko January 03, 2006
WOW!!! This makes me shiver. Great capture, Gary. #2247048Gary H. Minish January 03, 2006
Thanks, Paul :-) Did you happen to notice the small critter tracks? I didn't see them until I saw them on the computer. Just goes to show that despite the cold it certainly isn't devoid of life! #2247117William C. Raco January 03, 2006
Wonderful shapes, perspective and pastel colors in the skyBill #2247145
Bonnie C. Lackey January 03, 2006
This has a wonderful alien mood to it - a beauty! #2247179Photosbyglenna .com January 03, 2006
This is awesome !Judith G. Secco January 03, 2006
Really beautiful, Gary. #2247800Murry Grigsby January 03, 2006
I'm surprised the camera even works in these conditions! Terrific shot! You are a brave photographer Gary :0) #2248057Corinne M. Thompson January 03, 2006
Wonderful color and light in this wintry scene! #2248930Terry L. Ellis January 03, 2006
Stunning, Gary! A pleasure to view! #2248968Sharon Day January 03, 2006
Gorgeous image, Gary!!! #2249365Gary H. Minish January 04, 2006
Wow! thank you all for the nice comments!Bill; there actually isn't any sky in this scene. The background is just more snow on the shadowy base of the mountain.
Murry; Its good to hear from you again! I've been quite impressed with the old Sony camera as far as durability goes. Its like the old Timex slogan. It takes a licking and keeps on ticking :-) #2250319
Robyn Mackenzie February 21, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved finalist, Gary. #2443930Gary H. Minish February 21, 2006
Thank you very much, Robyn! #2443959Darryl Wilkinson February 21, 2006
Way to go, Gary! Congratulations to you making finalist with this fabulous capture!!! BRAVO!!!!!! #2444103Kay E. Mahoney February 21, 2006
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Gary. Good luck in the next round. #2448109Corinne M. Thompson February 21, 2006
Congrats on your Finalist :) #2450482Joy E. Cobb February 21, 2006
Incredibly beautiful, Gary. Congratulations! #2451172Gary H. Minish February 22, 2006
Thank you, Robyn, Darryl, Kay, Corinne & Joy :-) I sure appreciate all your friendly support! #2451372Donna J. Eaton February 22, 2006
Gorgeous image Gary! I loved my visit to Alaska last month. So beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist! #2451982Mick Burkey February 22, 2006
Great capture, Gary. Good eye! Love the tones. Congrats on the finals. #2453737Gary H. Minish February 22, 2006
Thank you, Donna & Mick for your support!Donna, you'll have to fill me in on your trip to Alaska. What part did you visit? #2455389
Lorri Shane July 21, 2007
Amazing image. So cold and still. Lovely color. Your gallery is wonderful, Gary. #4537715Gary H. Minish July 22, 2007
Thank you for visiting my gallery, Lorri. I'm glad you enjoyed the scenery :-) #4537995Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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