Reading the Unwritten - Lake Steinhude (please view larger)

Taken at Lake Steinhude this evening... The lake is currently covered

by pretty thin ice and another layer of fresh snow, hence no one can

walk on the ice yet, which is good because there are no traces etc.

yet which might disturb a photo of it. There is a little island called

"Wilhelmstein" to be seen at the horizon (illuminated by a single

light). The island is owned by the Count of Schaumburg-Lippe (whose

ancestor William had erected this island around 1780,

...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William,_Count_of_Schaumburg-Lippe). Hence, a

reeve lives and works on the little island inside the lake throughout

the year - a lone guy maybe, connected to civilization by phone and a

small vessel or an iceboat only... However, if the lake is frozen, but

the ice is not thick enough to carry at least the reeve (plus his

iceboat - the island is around 3 km away from the lake's shore), he

gets stuck on the little island, maybe for weeks: last year, while the

lake had been frozen for around 10 weeks during winter, the reeve had

to stay there over Christmas, but he could be released by a hovercraft

a few days later thus enabling him to meet his family for a day or so

before getting back... ;-) (true story!)

Interesting story.  The darkness and blue make this vast open area look very cold -- a perfect setting for the story.

Really excellent minimalist composition here..I like it a lot...congrats

A wonderful composition of charming blues. A masterful presentation with very attractive tonality. The story has enhanced the impact of the image. Best regards.

Nice story. When you see the image with the beautiful bleu and cool tones you can understand the empty feeling. Regards.

Volker, I love the minimalism. The blue tones certainly give it a sense of iciness and solitude. 

Hi Volker !

Wonderful composition, especially when viewed larger....in all that beautiful blue, the light on the horizon certainly draws the viewers eye.  Very nicely presented...most sincerely, Gail

really wonderful, soulful photo.

Bella imagen, minimalista y agradable. Saludos

Hallo Volker

Absolutly a wonderful landscape well captured. I like the wide emptyness with just a few elements. Well composed and the color suits the landscape. Overall a perfect shot.

Btw you have a wunderful portfolio.

Liebe Gruesse

Bela Dick

Preciosa, minimalista y con unos azules sensacionales.

Un cordial saludo -Tolo.