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PC problems at the moment hence my reluctant absence from PN. But managed to

get it working long enough to post this one I took last weekend.. To the PC repair shop

tomorrow...and then who knows : - ) This one was taken at 04.35 am. A lake formed

by a glacier at sunrise. Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated. Thank

You

A great and so very beautiful colored view where the black and the golden colors playing a major role.

Regards.

Wow, when I saw the thumbnail I thought, that's sorta nice; but when viewed large it came alive.  Amazing lighting that you've captured perfectly.  Another fantastic image from the motherland (sorry, we're observing July 4th this weekend) ;-).

Think it's time to trade that TRS-80 computer in on a new one? ;-)... Mike

Excellent image, caught at the right time. Good lead in with the grasses, fog over the mountains and then wham

Just gorgeous Alf.  The sun peaking through the low clouds and hills is lovely.  You were well rewarded for your early outing.

Best, David

A real beauty Alf, the light is amazing and warm. You have just the right amount of foreground elements to keep it interesting. Your composition is delightful. I love the small rays of sun streaming over the mountain. This really must go into my faves.

Best Always, Holger

Beautiful light and colour.

Alf,

  Beautiful scene with magical colors & reflection.  Take care, Patsy

All of the above! Great shot!

This is a beautiful composition, Alf.  There is a lot of life in -- so many things happening.  I especially adore the sense of burning hot from the sun against the cool grey clouds.  It is so effective especially with the V shapes leading the eyes from the burning water out into the hot, dry mountains and beyond.  The sharp vegetation punctuates texturally and with soothing green colors.  Feels hopeful.  

Many Thanks for your thoughtful comments

Best Regards

Alf

MIKE

Insomnia has to have some advantages : - ) It was an amazing few minutes and I managed to get about 3 decent shots. As for the TRS-80,  I have only just upgraded to it! : - )

Cheers Mike!

Alf

TONY

Yes, you are quite right all about the light and timing. I was very fortunate to be in the right place at the right time!

Sincere Thanks

Alf

DAVID

Thank you so much!  I was at the location for around 4 hours in total and didn't see another human being until just after that on my way back down. Pure Bliss!

Best Regards

Alf

HOLGER

I am truly honoured that you have chosen this as a favourite. Thank You!

It was a beautiful morning, just the sounds of the numerous waterfalls, a few sheep, and the crows. Heaven on earth!

Best Regards

Alf

GUNNAR

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words!

Alf

PATSY

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Best Regards

Alf

GREG

Sincere Thanks

Alf

DONNA

Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback, very much appreciated!

I am truly most fortunate to have locations like this within 2 hours drive from my home.  I always return mentally refreshed and invigorated, albeit physically tired from these trips.

Best Regards

Alf

HANS

Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback!

Alf

This picture has definitely got your trade mark, a very sharp foreground that leads into a scenery of magical light.The sunburst is nice. Well done yet again, my friend.

(PS I hope your computer troubles will be over soon).

Best, Dimitris.

Many Thanks for your visit and positive feedback, much appreciated!

I now have my PC back and am busy copying files and re-installing programmes, hopefully I will be all back to normal by the weekend : - )

Thanks again my friend!

Alf

I'm quite glad you've acquired another device.  This will ensure more of your work coming our way.

To me, this image contains the perfect mix of abstraction and "reality" (the word in quotes to avoid begging any questions).  The top third of the image, if circumstances were different, could have been the result of a mirror image technique.  It's made even more abstract, in my opinion, by the cloud cover (perhaps fog) over the mountains in the top right, and also by the absence of even a hint of ripples in the water.  Yet, the viewer comfortably can return to reality by concentrating on the reeds in the bottom left.

Brilliant work, as always . .

michael

My apologies for my late response!

The mist element in this case was early morning low clouds, that continually shifted and moved over the mountains.

I like your observations and description. Yes I agree the deeper one travels "into" the image, the more fantasy like it becomes!

My Sincere thanks for sharing your thoughts, very much appreciated!

Best Regards

Alf

Beautiful! Reminds me of a lac chat in Tremblant  Quebec.

Thank you for your interest and kind words, much appreciated!

Alf

Congratulations for the POD, it's well deserved... Mike

A deserved place to Alf for sure with his incredible moments caught.Light is amazing how is seen in large view and just try to think how was for you that moment to have in front of your eyes live this scene,so effort as always did worth it for sure and is seen in your work.Congratulations Alf and lot of light in your soul.

This photo is stunning.  Congratulations on POD.  

Sincere Thanks....My PC seems to be getting back to some semblance of normality now, so hopefully I'll get to spend a bit more time back here : - )

Alf

RADU

It was but a fleeting moment, I managed to get three shots then the mists converged and the sun disappeared.  I did get some other shots as you have seen at this location, but none quite so dramatic as this one.

Thank you  so much for your thoughtful comments and kind words!

Best Regards

Alf

BILL

Many Thanks, I appreciate your interest and comments!

Best Regards

Alf

Thank you for posting this truly fantastic picture! A magnificent composition, an exciting place with an incredible light! Compliments! Gianni.

I just noticed that this image was selected as the POTD.  Very, very well deserved.

Quite simply a stunning landscape photograph, one of your very best, which is saying something.

Thank you so much! I was very fortunate to be able to witness and capture this fleeting moment!

Best Regards

Alf

MICHAEL

Sincere Thanks! It really is most gratifying to receive such recognition and amazing feedback from fellow photographers like yourself!

Best Regards

Alf

EMMANUEL

Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback, I really do appreciate your comments!

Best Regards

Alf