A frosty new year Photo

Photographer’s Note

I havent posted in quite a little while so heres my first for 2009.

Dont know how but i managed to drag myself out of bed to shoot the first sunrise of 2009. Wasnt the best sunrise ever but a nice frost and a calm lake.
At around half ten there were about a hundred mad people swimming in the lake for charity. Rather them than me as it was still about -3.

Camlough lake is in South Armagh Near the small village of Camlough. Camlough (from the gaelic crooked lake) is a 'glacial ribbon lake'. The lake is home to an array of bird, insect and fish life including Grey Herons, Moorhens, Mute Swans, Great Crested Grebes, Pike, Roach, Bream, Eels and Perch.

Thanks for looking and a happy new year

Gary

sam224, broglia, yaya13baut, jorgi, gneufeld, mvdisco, Dpbours has marked this note useful

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s65 (123) 2009-01-05 7:35

³o³, ale super fotografia, piêkne kolory
pozdrawiam M

sam224 (5851) 2009-01-05 7:41

Lovely view.. I like the pink shades in the sky, while the sun is partially hidden by clouds. The mirror effect in the lake is excellent. Good work on light.
Well done.

romanaa (2551) 2009-01-05 7:42

Hi Gary,
this is gorgeous, the golden and pink light is magic - it reminds me those images depicting the light at the end of the tunnel.
Happy New Year to you

Best regards
Romana

PeTRo_S (216) 2009-01-05 9:06

Hi friend ,nice colors i like this frame.The shades so nice ,greetings from Greece

yaya13baut (2277) 2009-01-05 10:32

Hi Gary and happy new year,
good idea to have woken up in early this cold morning, the result is pretty good.
The light allows well to see the freeze on the grass on the foreground and gives this nice reflection on the lake. Good compo, good job.
Yannis

jorgi (3798) 2009-01-05 10:38

Hi Gary,

well...I think it was worth it. Draging out of bed for This.
It is remarkable photo in all aspects. Well, I'm no expert but watching it is a pure delight.
The light, slightly dramatic scenery partially covered with morning haze and crispy clear and sharp cold vegetation in front all create one superb entirety.

Happy New Year to you too,
Jeri

pauloog (6406) 2009-01-05 10:46

Hello Gary,
A wonderful view with the lines converging to the horizon, the golden patch of sunshine mirrored in the colour of the frosted grass...
Well done.
Regards,
Paul

zanzi (4504) 2009-01-05 12:11

Hi Gary
Two things come immediatly to mind: tremendous depth and wonderful light.
Bravo
Chris

rgarrigus (0) 2009-01-05 12:13

Hi Gary,

Happy New Year!

All the feel of a frosty morning in Northern Ireland. Super foreground and depth. It seems you are getting published a lot these days mate so hats off to you. Well worth seeing your stuff.

Cheers!

Bob G.

chawax (5931) 2009-01-05 12:31

Hi Gary,
Wonderful shot ! The point of view is excellent, with the plants in the foreground. The cold atmosphere is really great, and the calm lake creates nice reflections.
I wish you an happy new year ;)
Regards,
Olivier

bosskokoss (1730) 2009-01-05 13:34

Hello Gary. Wow!!!!!!! Very good photo. The lighting and composition are well done. Fantastic view,nice colours and good sharpness. Wonderful depth and sharpness. Regards Piotr.

gneufeld (15167) 2009-01-05 16:29

Hi Gary,
Glad to see you back, my friend! Abd what a shot to start of the new year. Stunning composition with superb colors and strong image depth. Very well seen and TFS. Gerald

molla (6881) 2009-01-05 16:47

even if it doesnt get light that early this time of the year it's worth a green one just by the fact that manage to get up "day after" and of cause worth it for the extra ordinary photo you've been taken. who the h...ll needs fireworks when one can get this GRATIS.
cheers and Happy New Year to you and your family

mvdisco (11474) 2009-01-05 20:38

Hi Gary,
Beautiful sunrise nicely composed and presented with great colors and reflections, Excellent POV. and lovely details,
very well done.
Michel

prises2vues (521) 2009-01-06 4:52

Hi Gary,
Splendid photo, amazing light and nice reflection. I really like the frozen grass too. Excellent shot!
Sandrine

Piotrek80 (640) 2009-01-06 5:56

Hi Gary.

You're coming back with stunning photo. The sky and it's reflection in the water is excellent. Great composition with frosted grasses on the first plan.

Regards and good luck in 2009!
Piotr

douglascraig (256) 2009-01-08 2:44

Hi Gary,

You've started 2009 with a cracking photo! Love the delicate colours in the sky and the overall serenity of the scene. Getting up early on New Years day, your dedication is appreciated, well done!

Best regards,

Douglas

Dpbours (218) 2009-01-14 0:37

Hello Gary,

A typical McParland again! No extra props taken with you on your trip this time I see. But it keeps it nicely natural.

Welcome back again!
Greetings, Dennis

jonathan_hart (22570) 2009-02-28 15:01

wonderful take, from the foreground to the sky, the lighting is masterfully managed
jc

Photo Information

Copyright: Gary McParland (codiac) (3732)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-01
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/16, 1/30 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Ney's favorite pictures of UK!, Favorites - Landscape 05, hoooo!!!!!! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-05 7:03
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