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Frigid Light

© Gary H. Minish

Frigid Light

Uploaded: January 03, 2006 00:51:46

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I was returning from shooting photos on the inland side of the pass where it is quite cold and happened to see this scene off to the side of the highway. I nailed the brakes, grabbed the camera, and managed to get 4 shots before the lights went out. As the sun dropped behind the mountains, the last rays lit up the ice fog behind these frosted bushes. This photo and one other made for a nice pano which I'll post tomorrow.

Comments

Kate Jackson January 03, 2006

Incredible frosty scene Gary! Glad you didn't slide off the road when you hit the brakes! #368335

Darryl Wilkinson January 03, 2006

Awesome capture, Gary! Excellent reaction on your part to gather the light! Beautifully done!!! #2246929

David L. Luchowski January 03, 2006

Great image , Gary.Can't wait to see the pano. #2246956

Gary H. Minish level-classic January 03, 2006

Thank you, Kate & Darryl. Not to worry, Kate, the road had just been sanded plus I have 300 studs in each of my tires. I don't slide much, even on glare ice. #2246959

Gary H. Minish level-classic January 03, 2006

Thanks, David. Just check tomorrow at approximately the same time :-) #2246979

Carolyn J. Connolly January 03, 2006

Just GORGEOUS, Gary - I LOVE this one!! Great eye to see it, AND, great work on that shutter button to capture this beauty!! :o)

SO glad you managed to stop safely - with all those studs in your tyres you should, I guess!! ;o)

Like David, now I'm REALLY looking forward to your panoramic image tomorrow!! ;o)

Stay safe, Gary...and, ALL the best, from Phil and myself, for 2006!! :o) #2246983

Gary H. Minish level-classic January 03, 2006

Thank you very much, Carolyn :-) Maybe you and Phil can gather around this picture and cool off a bit from all that summer heat down there. I hope you both find lots of great photo opportunites in 2006! #2246992

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 03, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous! #2246997

Gary H. Minish level-classic January 03, 2006

Thanks, Donna :-) #2247031

Paul Michko January 03, 2006

WOW!!! This makes me shiver. Great capture, Gary. #2247048

Gary H. Minish level-classic January 03, 2006

Thanks, Paul :-) Did you happen to notice the small critter tracks? I didn't see them until I saw them on the computer. Just goes to show that despite the cold it certainly isn't devoid of life! #2247117

William C. Raco level-classic January 03, 2006

Wonderful shapes, perspective and pastel colors in the sky
Very beautiful photo, Gary

Bill #2247145

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 03, 2006

This has a wonderful alien mood to it - a beauty! #2247179

Photosbyglenna .com level-classic January 03, 2006

This is awesome !
Congrats on a great pic . #2247181

Judith G. Secco January 03, 2006

Really beautiful, Gary. #2247800

Murry Grigsby January 03, 2006

I'm surprised the camera even works in these conditions! Terrific shot! You are a brave photographer Gary :0) #2248057

Corinne M. Thompson January 03, 2006

Wonderful color and light in this wintry scene! #2248930

Terry L. Ellis level-classic January 03, 2006

Stunning, Gary! A pleasure to view! #2248968

Sharon Day January 03, 2006

Gorgeous image, Gary!!! #2249365

Gary H. Minish level-classic January 04, 2006

Wow! thank you all for the nice comments!

Bill; there actually isn't any sky in this scene. The background is just more snow on the shadowy base of the mountain.

Murry; Its good to hear from you again! I've been quite impressed with the old Sony camera as far as durability goes. Its like the old Timex slogan. It takes a licking and keeps on ticking :-) #2250319

Robyn Mackenzie February 21, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved finalist, Gary. #2443930

Gary H. Minish level-classic February 21, 2006

Thank you very much, Robyn! #2443959

Darryl Wilkinson February 21, 2006

Way to go, Gary! Congratulations to you making finalist with this fabulous capture!!! BRAVO!!!!!! #2444103

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 21, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Gary. Good luck in the next round. #2448109

Corinne M. Thompson February 21, 2006

Congrats on your Finalist :) #2450482

Joy E. Cobb February 21, 2006

Incredibly beautiful, Gary. Congratulations! #2451172

Gary H. Minish level-classic February 22, 2006

Thank you, Robyn, Darryl, Kay, Corinne & Joy :-) I sure appreciate all your friendly support! #2451372

Donna J. Eaton February 22, 2006

Gorgeous image Gary! I loved my visit to Alaska last month. So beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist! #2451982

Mick Burkey February 22, 2006

Great capture, Gary. Good eye! Love the tones. Congrats on the finals. #2453737

Gary H. Minish level-classic February 22, 2006

Thank you, Donna & Mick for your support!

Donna, you'll have to fill me in on your trip to Alaska. What part did you visit? #2455389

Lorri Shane July 21, 2007

Amazing image. So cold and still. Lovely color. Your gallery is wonderful, Gary. #4537715

Gary H. Minish level-classic July 22, 2007

Thank you for visiting my gallery, Lorri. I'm glad you enjoyed the scenery :-) #4537995

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