Winter sun breaking through, a photo from Frederiksborg, East

Photographer's Note

This morning we had some sun for the first time in several days - I hurried out to catch some pictures. This lone dead tree is standing at Lake Esrum, which I have described in several other postings here on TE.
I am especially happy about the sunstar which almost seems as if someone has shot a whole in the tree.

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rudiceuppens (555) 2013-01-10 4:17

Hello Allan,

The combination of dark colours and brilliant low sunshine creates a great atmosphere. If you use an higher diafragma (f/16 for example) the sunrays on the tree will become longer. Maybe worth trying once,

Greetings, Rudi

bennyfunky (755) 2013-01-10 5:26

Beautiful picture, I like the mix between the dark cloud and the bright sunlight.
Benoit

Kielia (20411) 2013-01-10 7:10

Hi Allan,
this is a very beautiful and well composed impression with the strong silhouette of the tree against this very dramatic sky. The sun plays an important role composition wise.
Excellent photo work! My compliments also for the nice note.
Warm regards
Harriet

willperrett (2955) 2013-01-10 9:11

Hello Allan
This is a very moody and atmospheric photograph. The dead tree, placed off-centre, partially hiding the direct sunlight is very well achieved, and you've resisted the temptation to "overcook" the colours in post-production. Dramatic sky and dramatic light. Good work.
Regards
Will

mvdisco (16444) 2013-01-10 19:25

Hi Allan,
A beautiful landscape well presented,
Excellent Point of view and 'contre-Jour'composition,
Beautiful contrast and light with a nice silhouette of the tree of this sunrise..
Nice tone of colors and light,,
Nicely done.. Michel

bayno (16175) 2013-01-31 13:14

This is a great image Allan, you managed so well the beautiful light, wonderful scenary and so nice tree silhoutte...perfect framing too...
regards,
Valter