Mirror Lake, Mildford Sound: NZ

© Rona L. Schwarz

Mirror Lake, Mildford Sound: NZ

Uploaded: July 25, 2011 20:59:38

Description

1/30s @ f/22, ISO 800, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 24mm. (N&L)
En route to Milford Sound, we stopped at Mirror Lake. It was formed around 14,000 years ago by glaciation and, blocked by any wind, it reflects Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Unfortunately, the day we were there, it was raining slightly and so the mirror effect was not as pronounced as it usually is.

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Ellen Hodges July 25, 2011

Soooo very WOW reflections and color, Rona!! Stunning in every possible way!!! #1395976

Renaee Dimond July 26, 2011

So lovely! You are so lucky you got it on a still day. When I was there it was windy so was choppy as heck & no mirror effect at all #9554844

Michelle Alton July 26, 2011

But you certainly were rewarded with the dramatic sky. Brilliant work, Rona. #9554902

Jack Gaskin July 26, 2011

WONDERFUL CAPTURE RAIN OR SHINE I'll take a place like this regardless of the weather.

Happy Shooting
JAck #9554990

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 26, 2011

Beautiful....the colors just pop after a rain! #9555025

Leslie McLain level-classic July 26, 2011

Beautiful capture, colors, and reflections, Rona. #9555115

Monnie Ryan July 26, 2011

Gorgeous scene with beautiful colors, Rona! #9555285

Jake Stanton July 26, 2011

This picture really touched me. Thank you. #9556153

Rona L. Schwarz July 26, 2011

Thank you all for such supportive comments! I really appreciate them! #9556642

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 27, 2011

This is just beautiful Rona. I love the reflection off of this and the scene is gorgeous. I bet it was hard to keep your mouth shut when shooting this because it is such a jaw dropping beautiful place. #9557507

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 27, 2011

WOW, gorgeous tones, colors, moody lighting, clarity, reflections & scene here, Rona! This is one exceptional image, my friend! #9557986

Rona L. Schwarz July 27, 2011

Thanks so much Becky and Paddy for those great comments - really appreciate them! #9558892

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 27, 2011

The not so perfect weather allowed for just the right dynamic range in lighting for a really impressive image that delights and wows! Love the colors and dramatic clouds that get reflected on the water. Excellence here Rona! #9558986

Debra R. Harder July 28, 2011

I can see why they call it Mirror Lake! The reflections are gorgeous, Rona!! Love the stormy clouds. They really create a wonderful mood in this spectacular image. BEAUTIFUL! Deb #9560527

Rona L. Schwarz July 30, 2011

Thank you so much for visiting, Rey! #9570551

Renata Gusciora July 31, 2011

Gorgeous image with fabulous colors and reflections,Rona!Absolutely beautiful! #9572476

Rona L. Schwarz July 31, 2011

Thanks for stopping by, Renata! #9572683

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