Spring is in the air, a photo from Schleswig-Holstein, West

Photographer's Note

February is a month for change. As the days slowly start to lengthen and nature rouses itself from slumber we begin again the transition from one season to the next. On 2nd February we were balancing at the half way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. In northern latitudes, you realize, the sun is growing stronger. This time of hope and light has been celebrated for thousands of years, through ancient pagan traditions, through the Christian observance of Candlemas, and most obviously now with the widespread and peculiar rites of Valentine’s Day. We are five weeks away from official spring!

The photo shows the river Sorge near Bergenhusen. It is a part of the Eider-Treene-Sorge Depression (German: Eider-Treene-Sorge Niederung) - a landscape in west Schleswig-Holstein in North Germany. It covers 500 square kilometers around the rivers Eider, Treene and Sorge. It is the largest wetland in my region and it is a wonderful address for rowers, paddlers and canoers to enjoy the beauty of nature.

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snunney (67292) 2013-02-03 5:46

Hello Harriet,
Spring still seems a very long time off down here. But we can always dream and look at beautiful pictures like this:-) The light is very attractive picking out the golden tones of the reeds that contrast so well with the cool blues. A fine point of view and some lovely reflections. Excellent technical realisation.

SWEETFREEDOM (18411) 2013-02-03 6:32

Hi Harriet,
nice wetland landscape hit by a beautiful winter sun.
regards
Alessandro

saxo042 (31794) 2013-02-03 7:06

Hi Harriet,
Reading your title here, my first impression was that this must have been from a previous year, but now I see that this indeed a very recent picture. A beautiful springtime day with very pleasant warm colours. The red slide looks a bit abandoned but at least it adds a little eye-catcher.
Kind regards
Gunnar

marina7 (5822) 2013-02-03 7:55

Hi Harriet,
I agree with every word you say here - it's in the air and I can feel it, though we still have heaps of snow and our landscape looks nothing like the one you show here which is absolutely spring-like, bright and beautiful.
It's all about the light that makes you feel the winter's over ad I like it that way. Looking at your lovely picture I'm even more positive:)
Thanks and cheers
Marin

pajaran (36190) 2013-02-03 8:43

Dobro vece.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lep pogled ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija, lepo pokazano.
Lepo mesto za odmor i ribolov.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good evening.
Very interesting and good text ...
Nice view ...
Good image sharpness, contrast, beautiful color.
Good composition, nice revealed.
Nice place to rest and fishing.
Good evening and all the best.
Paja.

cornejo (18020) 2013-02-03 10:12

Hello Harriet, a beautiful and interesting picture of this lovely view of the beautiful river. Very good picture with very good quality, well composed and framed. Excellent and lovely job very well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good evening and happy start to the week.
Best regards and best wishes,
from southern Spain.
Angel.

papagolf21 (76515) 2013-02-04 0:15

Bonjour, chère Harriet,
Vous avez un art consommé pour nous présenter des lieux où il émane une sorte de magie réalisée par la nature.
Cette composition ne fait pas exception.
J'aime beaucoup ! J'aime ces petits nuages qui se mirent dans l'étendue d'eau.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ikeharel (37280) 2013-02-04 3:07

Hello Harriet,
When I see the slide over the pond, it's a good indication kids are playing there, sometime in summer, presumablly.
Lovely natuiral water reservoir, well collected light and clarity.
Ike

maria-v1981 (10403) 2013-02-04 3:51

Hello Harriet,
Finally comes the spring and begin to awaken nature and give us colorful combinations. Clarity and sharpness are impressive. Reflections and blue sky creates a wonderful atmosphere to whole scenery.
Have a nice Monday,
Regards,
Maria

jhm (122410) 2013-02-04 5:05

Hello Harriet,

Indeed the days become longer, the sun becomes stronger, but we have the sun not much seen in 2013.
A lovely rural picture with alittle more quiet surrounding place.
Excellent compostion, nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Nicou (97637) 2013-02-04 7:09

Hello

Merveilleux petit lac de toute beauté un charmant endroit bucolique superbe image avec ces roseaux dorés, des reflets et ce ciel pur en fond sublime.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

notrap (4680) 2013-02-04 11:15

Hallo Harriet,
ist Bergenhusen nicht das Storchendorf? Die Landschaft sieht aus wie für Störche gemacht. Ich bin sehr froh, dass es auch in unserer Gegend wieder Störche gibt, in den 70ern und 80er Jahren hat man kaum einen gesehen.
Das Blau ist wieder fantastisch! Und tatsächlich, die Weiden haben schon einen grün-gelben Schimmer! Noch mag ich kaum an den Frühling glauben, aber die längeren Tage habe ich schon dankbar registriert.

Gruß von
Elvira

Silvio1953 (98093) 2013-02-04 13:38

Ciao Harriet, lovely and peaceful composition with fantastic reflections, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

mkamionka (24505) 2013-02-05 5:38

Hallo Harriet,
beautiful landscape. I like the all natural colors. The river provides a chance for reflection which you have perfectly used here. Great composition, everything well thought through. Very high overall quality.
M

dale54 (4920) 2013-02-06 6:27

harriet hello,the blues in this pic are amazing! wonderfull scene to! dr

claudeD (24173) 2013-02-06 12:23

Hallo Harriet,

Ein Bild wie ich sie sehr liebe. sehr gute frische Farben und ein sehr guter Bildaufbau. Das Bild strahlt Ruhe und Gelassenheit aus. Nach dem Schnee von heute in Luxemburg werden wir noch etwas auf den Frühling warten müssen.

Mit den besten Grüssen aus Luxemburg

JC

Buin (42082) 2013-02-09 23:40

Moin, moin Harriet!
Na, den Titel unterschreibe ich aber nicht ... obwohl das Licht in Deinem Bild wirklich nicht mehr viel winterliches hat. Wir haben hier -10°C heute morgen. Die gezeigte Landschaft hat noch etwas so Ruhiges und auch irgendwie Ernstes, aber das wird sich in einigen Wochen ändern. Die kleine rote Rutschbahn deutet darauf hin ... ;-)
Immer wieder fällt mir die riesengroße Unterschied zu meiner Heimat auf.
Einen schönen Sonntag aus Siegen!
Frank

dkmurphys (36759) 2013-02-10 1:28

Hello Harriet,
I wish I could say the same but today is snowing... Lovely scene in a perfect calm atmosphere. Well taken, enjoy the day.

Daniel

delpeoples (44904) 2013-02-10 21:46

Hello dear Harriet

I knew this was one of yours even before enlarging it. It really is beautiful and evokes that sense of tranquillity and untouched nature that I always get when I see your photos. Your love for the water is obvious. Superb reflections and wonderful golden light. The unusual orange object on the left has been beautifully composed and I love the reflection it throws. Superb work.

Have a happy week
Lisa

Angshu (51174) 2013-02-14 1:02

Hello Harriet
The red structure creates a good contrast with the reflection of the sky in the water. The stillness of the water creates a fine mirror image reflection. The light is quite sublime...very nice!
Best Regards
Angshu

fabbs99 (5407) 2013-02-28 21:00

Hello Harriet,

Great shot with lots of sharpness and clarity.
Excellent choice of your angle this gives perspective and depth image.TFS.

Keep sharing
Regards
Farhat