Mount Grace Pond, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

The light looked good so we went to Mount Grace Priory for some different images from the ones I got last time. In particular there is an unusual artwork cross I wanted a photo of. Disappointingly in the immediate priory grounds there was no decent light as the sun was too low in the sky and was still behind the trees on the hillside at 12:00. Only 6 days to go until the shortest day, that was as high as the sun was going to get for a few weeks.

We spent some time exploring the wider grounds and came across this half frozen pond. You can see the difference in clarity of the reflections where the ice has not melted. Behind the hedge you can see frost still on the grass.

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izmirli (3989) 2008-01-15 2:43

merhaba dear kath
excellent landscape.wonderful colours and reflections.well done.
best regards.
g�rkan ak軋kır.

besnard (59196) 2008-01-15 2:49

Bonjour Kath
Elle est jolie cette photo avec le frimas que l'on sent sur les champs et sur la pi鐵e d'eau. Les arbres d駭ud駸 sont majestueux et l'ensemble est tr鑚 agr饌ble � regarder.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journ馥.
Nicole

Floydian (30970) 2008-01-15 2:49

Hello Kath,
Wish the grass in the foreground was also frozen, that would bring a more winter scenery in front. The pond looks nice and peaceful, but that old tree is my favorite part in the image, that one looks very interesting. Nice colour balance in the sky, a bit dark on the left suits the picture well...
Have a nice day, Henk

mesutilgim (0) 2008-01-15 2:51

Hi dear Kath,
Very nice scenery. Very well captured; perfect pov and nice compo. Nice soft colors and a scene full of serenity.
Very well done !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

gilou530 (34) 2008-01-15 2:51

salut kath
il fait froid? non � peine, belle photo de cette marre gel馥 au milieu d'un beau paysage, une lumi駻e magique qui 馗laire cette photo, l'angleterre c'est un beau pays.
amiti駸
gilbert

KLB (23723) 2008-01-15 2:52

Hello Kath

It seems to be a lovely place.
Your composition is vey nice, and looks like a painting thanks to the special light.
The reflections on the frozen pond are interesting.
Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Karine

syd1946 (1167) 2008-01-15 2:52

Hello Kath,
Indeed the light is very nice here and painting very well the colors.The frozen lake and the reflections are very well seen!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2008-01-15 2:57

Hi Kath.

Excellent view! It really should be a charmful place this one.

The note, explaining us the reflections on the water is lovely too!

Rgs, Oscar

snunney (130967) 2008-01-15 3:25

Hello Kath,
This is a very nice alternative image. I like the viewpoint across the lake and the contrasting reflections. The whole scene benefits from a nice ambient light resulting in pleasing unsaturated colours.

andante (7092) 2008-01-15 3:32

Hi Kath, the details of the grass are very sharp, did you use any special technique to get them? The same comment goes to the definition on the shaded areas. Great job!
Salut,
Enrique

Paolo (41258) 2008-01-15 3:50

There was a famous moview titled On the Golden Pond, that one would be tabout the silver one!
excellent view, with amazing colours and light too.
thanks, ciao

meltemi (0) 2008-01-15 5:09

Hello Kath,
really superb, the shadowplay on the grass are interesting, and the landscape looks so pristine, I like here the good depth and the outstanding clarity in the lower part on the lake.
Kind Regards.
Stella

Tibo (1906) 2008-01-15 5:22

Nice game of colours in your pic. The horizontal position of the tree is very good which permits a rather nice reflection on the frozen lake. Well done!Tibo

ayansadhu (1502) 2008-01-15 7:09

Crystal clear water surrounded by beautiful nature and nice light. Well done, but the inclusion of a bit more o the sky, I think would have been a better option :)

jean11-3 (2799) 2008-01-15 8:36

A simple enough scene Kath but beautifully presented.The light is perfect;the feeling of cold comes across,the half frozen pond gives lovely reflections.I especially like where the ice has melted as it adds to the shot.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Photo65Net (43144) 2008-01-15 10:02

Kath,
Light produces nice contrasts here, and I like the soft way you used to catch them.
Natural colors, great blue sky, are pleasant elements too.
Regards,
JB.

gneufeld (15890) 2008-01-15 11:04

Hi Kath,
A very peaceful and quiet sort of feel as I look at this fine image. You caught it in good light and the ice on the pond is an indicator of the temperatures these days. Great shot and TFs. Gerald

Partha_c (2029) 2008-01-15 11:15

Soft light and frost on the grass in the f/g, the glazed water surface with the reflections of the trees and above all the sharpness and clarity made this shot really soothing. Regards.
Partha

papagolf21 (152607) 2008-01-15 11:33

Bonsoir, mon amie Kath,
J'ai l'impression de voir une lithographie en couleur, genre chasse � courre de paysages anglais.
L'image est parfaitement restitu馥 avec cette brume au loin et ce givre recouvrant l'herbe.
Une tr鑚 jolie et agr饌ble photographie.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

chrisnet (23062) 2008-01-15 12:07

Hello Kath,
I like this simple landscape with this little pond, the light and the reflections are beautiful, a nice place well photographied.
Regards

rigoletto (34279) 2008-01-16 0:29

The magic of featherland seeps through this photo like an invisible veil of light... Amazing attraction on this old piece of land...
Not a source for a nightmare for sure :P
Deniz

bakes888 (18499) 2008-01-16 0:39

Hi Kath. Ice and frosts are but a memory for us this time of the year, just the way I like it too. I do love the winter colours you have captured and the ice adds a nice texture to the pond. Well composed and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

PixelTerror (0) 2008-01-16 1:17

Hi Kath,
Even though it's a bit shy at this time of the year your subject is well in the light but there is something strange in the overall brightness impression, I guess it comes from the way the frozen pond reflects the light and makes the sky look even more colorless. Quite cold impression indeed, weren't you supposed to fly to warm places around now ?
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

danos (110407) 2008-01-16 5:17

Hello Kath,
in order to shot no one a photograph, should indeed run and chase his subject,many times with disappointing results.But the result of this photo is very nice with the trees to reflected perfect on the lake's water.I like the colours and light as the quiet of the place.informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

coco (30439) 2008-01-16 6:56

Hi Kath.

You manage very well this kind of photos and here the light is very good. It is a warm and candid light and the composition look very smart with the trees as a frame and the reflections over the water.

Regards.

Dyerco (10185) 2008-01-16 7:32

Hi Kath
The main tree is well placed in this scene and the light is soft and muted even though you were shooting at noon. A very pleasing composition.
Phil

carper (96) 2008-01-16 8:45

lovely one Kath
I see ice on the water a little reflection and a very fine balance in this good composition with his fine green colours and good contrast, fine photojob, well done.
gr. jaap

josepmarin (59385) 2008-01-16 9:51

Hello Kath,
I like the strenght and the simplicity of this image, only the small pond surrounded with nature, with a bit of frost and a weak light that offers us a very special and attractive color.
The branches of the trees and the reflections in the almost frozen water have a good graphism and work very well aesthetically.
Nice and interesting work.
Best wishes,
Josep

plimrn (21344) 2008-01-16 10:37

Hi Kath,
Yes there are days when the light calls you out to play with your camera. In spite of your disappointment, you used the light well. The interplay of sunlight, shadows and reflections is very attractive. The strong structure of the trees balances the playful light. I didn't realize that ice would reflect.
HLJ, Pat

Cricri (176) 2008-01-16 10:49

Hi Kath,
Une image agr饌ble a regarder tant pour les couleurs donner par cet instant de lumi駻e, un paysage calme ou le froid est bien pr駸ent sur ce lac gel�, compliment, tr駸 belle r饌lisation
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

Philippe (11836) 2008-01-16 12:05

Hi, Kath. the half frozen pond is there to prove it. It is winter, even though its effects are rather mild over here in Belgium. It is interesting to have a look at the way frost changes the reflections, making them less sharp, but nonetheless interesting. There is a good contrast between the grass in the foreground, which is still green, and the bare trees around the pond. The blue sky allows the architecture of the trees to stand out against it.

ALIRIZA (16423) 2008-01-16 13:48

Hi Kath,
Perfect POV, wonderful landscape with good colours, sharpness and the reflections. Well done my dear friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

imrek (4) 2008-01-16 14:03

Hi Kath,

that i like it, good composition make this image very strong... very good one..!!
regards,

imre

vincz (19113) 2008-01-16 15:16

Lovely on with this awesome old majestic tree reflecting on the frozen. Great details, very nice colors, very pleasant picture.

:) tomorrow

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2008-01-17 0:52

Gorgeous light and colours in this wonderful composition. An autumnal picture in winter time. Well done
Best wishes,
Achim

Graal (103040) 2008-01-17 2:43

Hi Kath,
fine view from nature, pleasant view on the pond in winter time. Good note. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

markstaples (15670) 2008-01-17 8:55

Hi Kath
The light is lovely and the water gives off a great sheet metal effect. However, the composition doesn't really do it for me, although I can't for the life of me put into words why. Please forgive my frankness. I hope you have a great holiday.
Best wishes
Mark

crckt (7222) 2008-01-17 20:35

Hi Kath,
Beautiful composition yet again. Good reflections captured wonderfully.
Regards,
Shaeri

ruisc_pt (11594) 2008-01-18 14:19

Hi Kath
The light seems to be good and you managed it in a stunning pro way.
TFS
R

Stepan (27210) 2008-01-19 1:43

You've got a really unusual light and tones in that walk. Make the places a little unreal and charming... A kind of fairy tale soft style, in a certain way...
St駱hane

Didi (61589) 2008-01-19 3:26

Hi Kath
Very nice frosty picture; the place looks like the Sologne area in Center of France.
Vey nice colours.
Cheers.

Angshu (56760) 2008-01-19 4:35

Hi Kath
The pond looks nice, frozen and peaceful, but that old tree is a favorite part in the image, that one looks very interesting. Nice colour balance in the sky, but somehow this one really does not appeal to me a lot Kath. Cannot pinpoint the exact reason, but I don't think this has the same quality as your immediate earlier shots.
Best Regards
Angshu

stego (24132) 2008-01-19 7:06

Hi Kath,
It's a beautiful view. I guess Northern people will find this strange, but I feel it much wintry, because only in a rather cold Winter day I could get a similar view here.
The big tree on the left of the centre really stands up, but the light and the whole landscape is what makes the photo so special. The mix of frost and sun in the grass and on the water makes it unique and very attractive.
Regards, Jos�.

alvaraalto (42804) 2008-01-19 7:08

Hi Kath,

Nice moody winter landscape. I recognized the ice on the pond and was certain when I saw strong refection of the trees in the unfrozen spots on the left side.
I wish the weather today was like it was when you made this picture.

groet Rob

bertolucci (14052) 2008-01-19 15:05

Hi Kath, I love the winter atmosphere here with the graphic play of the trees and their distorted reflections in a star role. A very balanced and enjoyable composition.
Have a fine sunday,
Bert

Rosa (0) 2008-01-20 3:37

Bonjour Kath
Une lumiere magnifique sur ce beau paysage, le froid est bien pr駸ent sur ce lac gele, tr鑚 belle composition,
Amiti駸,
Rosa.

axiotea (21651) 2008-01-20 6:36

Hello Kath
It looks like you could almost skate on the little pond, though it might be risky:) The light enhances the water texture and the trees add graphism to the scene, which has a good depth.
Cheers
Marilyn

pboehringer (770) 2008-01-22 8:10

Kath, this is the very first time that I see the line of the ND grad in your shot. The top of the trees is darker than the lower parts. Is that a gradual line that you have in the filter or a sharp line? Do you have any other filters beside Lee? Any experience with Cokin, Singh-Ray or any other manufacturer? I'm looking out to get a new filter set for myself.
Peter

batalay (41261) 2008-01-24 5:19

Hello Kath,

You've chosen an ideal vantage point for this photograph. With so much light, you are also able to get an extreme depth of field. The trees across the pond appear virtually as sharp as the grass in the foreground. And as you point out the reflection in the water is reduced where the ice sheet still prevails.

Warm regards,

Bulent

guillaumejm (0) 2008-01-24 14:28

Hello kath
Nice place and light. but I'm a little disappointed by the shadows on this beautifull tree. it loook like unatural pp as a HDR pp for example. Perhaps it's ovther reason but it is a little if the light on sky was not in accordance with foreground and lake part.
Anyway, it doesn't really matter because I really love this tree.
Warm regards
JMarc

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-01-27 1:57

Hi Kath,
On a good freeze this pond would be ideal for skating. I like the reflections as it adds dimension to the scene. Well captured and composed. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Emile (20352) 2008-01-30 19:55

Hola Kath.
Nice view of the frozen pond with the wonderful reflection, good soft colors, shadows and light plays a good role in your shot, beautiful surroundings including the frozen grass in the foreground. You most be very busy with your excellent website but hope you will continue with us posting photos in TE.
Cheers.

jaywalker (16105) 2008-02-01 10:16

Hi Kath, What a beautiful country scene, the trees create a wonderful backdrop to the pond, there are excellent colours &, the sharp focus is superb, this is a really great picture, kind regards Wilson.

JCG (35153) 2008-02-03 3:26

Hi Kath,

We feel well the rigours of the winters in this photograph. However the sun heats a little the atmosphere. Pretty catch of sight of this beautiful and pleasant landscape of countryside. I like much the soft colors.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

daddo (28748) 2008-02-07 14:11

Hi Kath. Delicate work. The grass and foliage seem to be made out of thousands little dots or crosses as if it's all being done on a finely textured canvas. I don't know why, but I like the effect. The light is is very true of such a day. Regards. Klaudio.

napdsp (744) 2008-02-09 22:44

Lovely composition. The light and showdow is captured beautifully. The light is perfectly exposed and the shadow has great depth and detail. TFS.

Nap

cobbydale (1958) 2008-02-24 2:23

Lovely shot Kath - finely detailed with nice colours. The big tree left of centre makes an excellent focal point in the shot.
cheers
Leon

vbl (1421) 2008-02-26 15:21

Hi Kath:
nice landscape. Wonderful reflex.
I like compo
regards vanessa

danyy (0) 2008-03-04 13:26

Bonjour Kath,
Paysage magique sous de belles lumi鑽es, bien diff駻ent bien entendu de tes r饌lisations africaines.
Une photo recul馥 qui nous permet de voir cet 騁ang presque en entier, petit havre de paix , ou entour� de nature, il fait bon se reposer.
On voit bien la petite couche de glace.
J'aime ce genre de photo.
Best regards.
Daniel.

jusninasirun (17529) 2008-03-15 21:22

Hello Kath. You are so lucky to be able to roam the wilderness in Africa and collected wonderful shots along the way.
This is a pristine view of North Yorkshire. I like the light and shadow with the tree with pleasant canopy acts as a focus here. Nicely composed under well managed light and shadow. Regards. Jusni