Winter Beauty, a photo from Antrim, Northern Ireland

Photographer's Note

Captured early morning as the trees are illuminated by the rising sun. Part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, Barnett Demesne woodlands comprises mainly of mature oak and beech. It was a little tricky driving up here but worth the effort.

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emilbo (22616) 2011-01-22 15:37

All� Stephen!
Magnifique sc鈩e d'hiver pr駸ent馥 dans un merveilleux 馗lairage du matin. Tr鑚 joli la forme de cette arbre charg� de givre, il semble avoir froid mais la belle lumi鑽e du soleil va sans doute le r馗hauffer. Beau contraste avec le ciel et bel effet d'illumination.
Bravo!... et toutes mes amiti駸,
Emilius

cdr1985 (157) 2011-01-22 18:35

I tried to take a similar photo myself in England on boxing day but your photo certainly trumps mine! A great shot. Thanks for sharing : )

travelm8 (366) 2011-01-22 19:18

Beautiful capture, a very elegant photo that leaves you wanting more.
Good work, congratulations on making the effort to be there

cheers

John

lopshang (724) 2011-01-22 20:21

Hi Emerson

Amazing composition.Very good timing specially the light over the tip of trees are looking amazingly good against the white snow. The background has also came out nice. Very effective exposure and nicely calculated aperture. Thank for sharing such a lovely composition.

Regards,

Lopshang.

serp2000 (47063) 2011-01-22 23:41

Hi, Stephen,
You are right, this is the beauty lovely winter composition. Nice soft colours. I always say, that the nature is the best artist. We can get a fixation only.
Have a good sunday!
Serghei

JFS (32459) 2011-01-23 0:50

Hi Stephen!
Magic shot full of beauty and superb light. TFS!

Regards,
Juan

robmal (2439) 2011-01-23 1:24

Hello Stephen.
Fantastic vertical photo with simple composition, super light colours, congratulations.
Regards Robert.

timecapturer (49288) 2011-01-23 5:53

Hi Stephen
another stunner!, the light on the day that you took these shots was truly amazing. Incredible shapes and contrast. Well chosen tree it is a beautiful example of the wonders nature presents to us photographers. Superb!!

Regards
Brian D.

cornejo (61504) 2011-01-23 11:09

Stephen cordials greetings. A very beautiful postcard of winter. A very beautiful photo wiht sharpness, light and colors perfect. A excellent work. Congratulation. Have a nice week.

chawax (20764) 2011-01-26 11:26

Hi Stephen,
A great shot ! I love the fantastic golden light on the top of this beautiful tree and on the ones in the background. Your composition is built on a nice contrast between warm and cold. The POV is excellent and the sharpness excellent as usual. It was worth it to wake up early !
Regards,
Olivier

Island (654) 2011-04-21 3:55

Wonderful picture! Winter Beauty, photo beauty ...
Composition, colours, contrast, light, sharpness are wonderful.
Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing Stephen :-)
Marie-Anne