A Winters Day [Nature & Landscapes ]
Uploaded: December 26, 2010 16:49:28
f/11, ISO 200 at 47mm. Dusk in Yosemite National Park while cross country skiing near Dewey Point. Multi exposure blend.
Susan Weisensel December 26, 2010
Beautiful light and image, love the untouched snow. #1338740Cecil Whitt December 27, 2010
A marvelous image, C. #9126488Carol Teal December 27, 2010
Wonderful! #9126522John Rivera December 27, 2010
Stunning! #9126714Carla Capra Anderson December 27, 2010
Oh my, this is wonderful.Debra R. Harder December 27, 2010
Love this, James!! Absolutely brilliant light and comp!! A FAV for me....Deb #9127544Phyllis H. Burchett December 28, 2010
Stunning image! #9128641Michelle Alton December 31, 2010
Simply and brilliantly awesome, James. Congratulations on winning POTD, and I'm CERTAIN this is going gold! An instant favorite for me! #9134246Julie Christiansen December 31, 2010
Congrats on POTD. This is phenomenal. #9134255Mary K. Robison December 31, 2010
Marvelous image in monotones, James ~Patti Coblentz December 31, 2010
Didn't you take this with your iphone previously? This is an amazing image, James...congratulations on your POTD!! #9134298Katarina Mansson December 31, 2010
Wonderful mood and tones. Love it! Congratulations on your POTD! #9134316Karen Celella December 31, 2010
Congratulations on your stunning POTD, James! #9134332Marilyn Cornwell December 31, 2010
Wow- James! A double bonus - being in Yosemite Park and this exquisite image! Congratulations! #9134376Joy Rector December 31, 2010
congrats on this fantastic POTD #9134419Mary Timman December 31, 2010
I loved this when I first saw it and now even more!JO ANN CLEVELAND December 31, 2010
Congratulations on this awesome POTD James!jo ann c. #9134590
Chris Budny December 31, 2010
This is just exquisite, James! Congratulations on your beautiful POTD! #9134629Wheeler McDougal Jr. December 31, 2010
I don't often coment on POTDs, but I must make an exception in this case. This is one of the most beautiful images that I have seen. The smoothnes of the snow and the softness of the drifts is just wonderfull. Congratulations, I only wish it was in my collection. #9134673Terry Cervi December 31, 2010
This is stunning, James! Congrats on your well deserved POTD! #9134709Kerry Penn December 31, 2010
Wow! #9134718Mary Beth Aiello December 31, 2010
Absolutely spectacular, James. Huge congrats on this outstanding POTD. #9134723Vicki Gilbreath December 31, 2010
Wonderful! Love the mood of this photo. Congratulations on an awesome POTD. #9134735Paula Showen December 31, 2010
Beautiful!! I love the wintery tone of this image. Congratulations on your POTD!!!! #9134754Gerri R. Jones December 31, 2010
Such beautiful tones and light across the top of the snow, congratulations James on potd! #9134776Carla Capra Anderson December 31, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS!Nancyj E. Hovey December 31, 2010
WOW, this gorgeous scene has taken my breath away.... OUTSTANDING presentation, and definately a GOLD quality... bet we see this again!C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #9134897
James N. Sanderson December 31, 2010
Thanks all for your very kind comments.Jim #9134944
Leslie Carson Wolfe December 31, 2010
Well done! Incredible light and mood, and great composition! It draws me right in, so much so that my feet seem planted in the snow!Congratulations, Jim! #9135071
PiperAnne L. Worcester December 31, 2010
Very, Very Cool! Congratulations! #9135081Pamela Njemanze December 31, 2010
The lighting in this image is outstanding. Great composition and mood.Michael Umbreit December 31, 2010
Jim - Congratulations on your POTD! Neat image! - Mike #9135170Susan Jane Allen December 31, 2010
Enchanting! My vote for the Grand Prize, if I had one! #9135171Pamela Koch December 31, 2010
Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on a winning POTD. #9135243Janice M. LeCocq December 31, 2010
WOW! This is magnificant...I love the curve of the stream...the snow looks SOOOO SOFT...the muted sun and the composition of the stream leading to the trees and the sun. It's really wonderful. I'd hang it on my wall! And, I don't say that but a couple of times a year! #9135281Elsa Gary December 31, 2010
WOW. what a gorgeous image! the composition, light, tones, and texture are all amazing and create a strong, dramatic mood. Great job...congratulations on your POTD and other awards this is is sure to win. An instant favorite for me too! #9135288Craig W. Myers December 31, 2010
A beautiful atmospheric composition. Great work! #9135301Mike F. Anderson December 31, 2010
Congrats on your POTD, James. I love the mood and the depth in the photo! Overall, great composition! #9135328Laura E. Swan December 31, 2010
Wow! Such an amazingly beautiful image, James! Huge congrats on your POTD Honor from BP!WELL DESERVED!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
-Laura Swan #9135344
Richard D. Love December 31, 2010
Congratulations, James. Wonderful light, lines, and shapes. Well done.Rick #9135780
Laura E. Swan December 31, 2010
#9135798Raymond Pauly December 31, 2010
Amazing image! Congratulations! #9136184Freddy Bland January 01, 2011
Gorgeous winter scene, James!! Congratulations on POTD! Well-deserved! Happy New Year! #9136316Stacy Zacher January 01, 2011
Congrats on your POTD. This is absolutely breathtaking! #9136854James N. Sanderson January 01, 2011
Thanks again everyone for your very nice comments on what was a lovely afternoon skiing in Yosemite.Jim #9136910
Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 01, 2011
Serene and captivating James, like a dream. Congratulations on your POTD! #9136911Usman M. Bajwa January 01, 2011
Wonderful exposure, James. CONGRATZ on the POTD!UB. #9137182
Debra R. Harder January 02, 2011
I knew we'd see this STUNNING image again, James!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL POTD!! Deb #9138837Bill Treadway January 02, 2011
One of the best images I have seen on BP or fot that matter anywhere. Great Work. #9139501Rona L. Schwarz January 02, 2011
This is exquisite, James, totally extraordinary! I don't think I have ever seen a better winter landscape photo at BP - or at least, not in a long, long time! The lighting is incredible, very magical both on the snow and the stream. And the textures and tones are marvelous. A stunning composition as well - very moody with a great sense of depth. Sure to be a winner! Huge Congratulations on your outstanding POTD! #9139595Kathleen R. Struckle January 02, 2011
Stunning image. congrats on POTD!! #9139689Cathy Barrows January 03, 2011
Congrats on your POTD...love the mood #9140287Michael G. Marshall January 03, 2011
Magnificent image, James! It's a WINNER! Congratulations on your POTD! Michael #9140294Louise Dandeneau January 03, 2011
That is an amazing image! Oh, how I would love to take an image like this one. There is such a peacefulness about it, one of the most beautiful winter scenes I've ever seen! #9140442Marisol Pastor January 13, 2011
Spectacular winterscape! Well worth a POTD! Congratulations. #9160549Merna L. Nobile January 18, 2011
I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9171375Becky J. Parkinson January 18, 2011
This is perfect...a real beauty!! Congratulations on POTD and on your finalist. We will see this again, I suspect. #9171387Patti Coblentz January 18, 2011
Congratulations on this superb finalist, James! #9171445Nancyj E. Hovey January 19, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SKaren Celella January 19, 2011
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, James. Get ready for the gold! #9173613Janice M. LeCocq January 19, 2011
James! So happy to see this beautiful image get the recognition it deserves!Mary Timman January 19, 2011
I loved this the first couple of times I saw it! Congratulations! #9173855Tad Bowman January 19, 2011
Stunning image James. #9174899Melissa G. Meiselman January 19, 2011
Congratulations on your stunning finalist!! #9175115Allen Hughes January 19, 2011
Love this shot. Incredible light and mood. A winner in my book. #9175452Terry Cervi January 19, 2011
I agree with Karen, this is a winner for sure! It's stunning!!!! Congrats on your finalist, James! #9176444Patrick Rouzes January 19, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, James! WTG! #9176660Freddy Bland January 19, 2011
Many congratulations on this stunning Finalist, James!! I believe we will see Gold on this one for sure!! #9176984Rona L. Schwarz January 19, 2011
My vote for GOLD for sure, James! Many congratulations again! #9177833Paula Showen January 19, 2011
So nice to see this again. Congratulations on your finalist! #9178745Ellen Hodges January 20, 2011
Huge congrats and very best luck, James! #9179710Mike F. Anderson January 20, 2011
Congratulations on this great finalist, James! #9182092Karen Slagle January 23, 2011
I told my husband this was my pick for landscapes. Huge congrats on your awesome winner... #9187818Vicki Gilbreath January 23, 2011
Congratulations on the well deserved win!! #9187858Phyllis H. Burchett January 23, 2011
Congrats on this stunning first place winner!!! #9187899Allen Hughes January 23, 2011
As I said in my earlier post... A winner in my book. A well deserved 1st place for this awesome shot. #9187910Patrick Rouzes January 23, 2011
Congratulations on this Phenomenal Gold Medal Winner, James! WTG! #9187988Mike F. Anderson January 23, 2011
Congratulations on your 1st place winner James. I knew it was a special one when I first saw it! #9188008Nancyj E. Hovey January 23, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SPatti Coblentz January 23, 2011
An all time favorite image...congratulations on your 1st place win, James! #9188249Chris Budny January 23, 2011
Another congratulations is in order! #9188295Deborah Lewinson January 23, 2011
Congratulations, James, on this stunning winner!#9188411
Bill Houghton January 23, 2011
James, Congratulations on this beautiful winner. #9188444JO ANN CLEVELAND January 23, 2011
Big congratulations on this well deserved 1st Place Win James!jo ann c. #9188485
Ellen Hodges January 23, 2011
Huge congrats on this awesome winner, James!! #9188819Rona L. Schwarz January 23, 2011
No surprise here, James! I knew this was Gold the first time I saw it! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding First Place Gold winner! #9188994Usman M. Bajwa January 24, 2011
Glad to see this super image with another Golden badge, James. CONGRTAZ!!UB. #9189307
Michelle Alton January 24, 2011
It wasn't clairvoyance that told me that this extraordinary image was destined for Gold. Congratulations, James! #9189370Margaret R. Barry January 24, 2011
Stunning, John. Congratulations on your fantastic winner! #9189875Carla Capra Anderson January 24, 2011
Hi John;Lindley Johnson January 24, 2011
Fantastic light in this wonderfully peaceful scene. Congratulations on your gorgeous First Place Win, James! #9190103Bojan Bencic January 24, 2011
Congratulations on your winner, James. #9190188Melissa G. Meiselman January 24, 2011
This scene is absolutely exquisite, James!! Congratulations on your first place win!! #9190224Debra R. Harder January 24, 2011
I knew this was a GOLD winner the first time I saw this beauty, James! Huge congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN!!! Deb #9190357Monika Sapek January 24, 2011
Many congratulations on your First Place Win with stunning image, James! #9190821Terry Cervi January 24, 2011
Can't get more beautiful than this, James! Congrats to you! #9191162Mary Beth Aiello January 25, 2011
Stunningly gorgeous, James. Huge congrats on this spectacular GOLD. #9192611Susan M. Hembree January 25, 2011
Elegant! Congratulations, James! #9193178Barbara Socor January 25, 2011
How extraordinary! There is nothing that has not already been said....This is an unforgettable image. Congrats on your wonderful win! #9193699Mary Timman January 25, 2011
Huge Congratulations! Very well deserved! #9193750Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 25, 2011
Congratulations on your BIG FIRST PLACE win James. I'm very happy for you!! #9193801Mary Ann Melton January 25, 2011
This is such a beautiful image - I love feel of winter you've captured here! Congratulations on your First Place Win on such a deserving image! #9194210David M. Montero January 30, 2011
WOW! This is so fantastic on so many levels. Congratulations on your first place selection James! #9202476Cathy M. Britcliffe January 31, 2011
I love this, James! Congratulations!Cathy :) #9203939
Rolando Rosito February 01, 2011
Stunning winner James, Congratulations!! #9206994Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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