Dusk

Please view in larger mode. The blue time of day is intruding on the ice at

Lake Minnetonka. Temperatures have been dipping below zero F at night.

Your comments are appreciated and valued.

Excellent photo.  You handled the dual light sources perfectly.

Somewhat familiar with the area, brings it all back.

This is exquisite!  A perfect blend of lighting and a beautiful scene as well... Mike

Sandy,  

Many thanks for your visit and comment.  As photographers we get wrapped up in our own images.  It is only through the perception of others that we can really evaluate our successes and failures.  Ansel Adams had said that every image has at least two people in it - the viewer and the photographer.  Thanks for validating this image for me.   I am making an effort to do more images in our own locale.   Thanks.   Larry

Mike,   Thanks for your visit as well.  The fact that you and Sandy both mention the dual light sources in this image validates that they are central.  i truly appreciate your regular feedback.   Your views are always valued.  Larry

This is beautiful when viewed larger. It looks cold but very inviting due to the warmth of the light. Nicely composed and well captured image Larry.

Best Regards, Holger

Hi Larry,

  Beautiful scene with magical lighting.  Take care, Patsy

Holger,  You bet it was cold and still is.  This was one of those get in and out as soon as possible to keep the fingers warm situations.   Thanks for the visit and comment.  Larry

Patsy,  Thanks for weighing in on this image.  I appreciate it.  Larry

Interesting moment and beautiful play of warm and cold lights. Best Regards dear Larry.

Marta, Thanks for your visit and nice comment.  It was cold taking this image; I was eager to snap off a few images and head for the warm car.  Thanks, again.   Larry

Hi Larry, Congrats on POD, well deserved in my opinion. And it still looks cold.

Best, Holger

Congratulations for the POD!  Very well deserved... Mike

You've creatively and skillfully captured the beauty of this place, thanks to your composition and pov, for openers.  The additional color which the sunset and street lamp lend to the scene augments the stark appearance of the tree, the pilings, and the area of snow. 

In my opinion, winter scenes in your part of the world offer so much more grist for the photographic mill.  Living in southern Florida, the landscape remains substantially the same year round.

My congratulations on the POTD.

I am a bit late on the scene here, but will add my congratulations to the well deserved accolades above!

I think it's the street light that really sets the mood, whilst the tree on the right provides great balance and framing.   Nothing at all I would change here!

Nice work Larry! 

Alf 

Hi Alf,  Thanks for your positive comments.  I have been away, so have had a hiatus with PN.  Getting back now.  Larry

Nicely composed with appealing color and details. The white of the lamp is almost like a replacement for the sun. All of the best,