Semerwater in Winter, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

Taken yesterday on a beautiful clear still day in the Yorkshire Dales. Semerwater sits among snow dusted fells giving entrancing reflections in it's clear water.

It called my mind a poem by J.R.R. Tolkein about "Mirrormere" a lake in Middle Earth.

But still the sunken stars appear
In dark and windless Mirrormere;
There lies his crown in water deep,
Till Durin wakes again from sleep.

It was a magical day, I hope you enjoy the image.

ourania heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

Critiques | Translate

jester5 (2024) 2012-01-29 5:10

This is beautiful image Martin with good composition ,colour and sharpness.The Tolkein 'Mirrormere' fits it so well.Great capture.

bennyfunky (795) 2012-01-29 7:58

Beautiful landscape picture, nice color, good exposure and welle framed.
Benoit

ourania (51103) 2012-01-29 8:10

Hello Martin,
this is a magical picture indeed. The framing makes the composition of layers of colours and diagonal lines very appealing. The exquisitely sharp and still reflections enhance the magical atmosphere. I like very much the two rocks in the water, the way they are lit and reflected and the way they match the snowy peak above them.
All the best, have a nice week,
Ourania

Photo Information

Copyright: martin hardy (Rumblestripe) (308)
Genre: Plaatsen
Medium: Kleur
Date Taken: 2012-01-28
Categories: Natuur
Camera: Sony Alpha 100 (DSLR-A100), Sony 18-70 f:3.5-5.6, 55mm circular polariser
Belichting: f/5.6, 1/125 Seconden
More Photo Info: view
Fotoversie: Originele versie
Date Submitted: 2012-01-29 4:09