Sunlight lift!

Posted by Maxine (Rangiora, New Zealand) on 4 December 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

Travelling to Arthurs Pass we came across the sun in the process of lifting the low cloud, and doing it beautifully! Love the filtered light and brighter edges.

I do not always get to check my site every day , so i apologise for not commenting immediately,but i do generally check in 3-5 times a week so your comments are always viewed and appreciated. Thank you for checking out my photos, please give constructive criticism as i want to learn from you wonderful people.

Comments (20)

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

great shot Max I like the light as well

4 Dec 2008 5:29am

@jamesy: So special to see.

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

you live in such a great scenery there!

4 Dec 2008 6:50am

@Dimitrios: Yes we do and i am terribly in love with this country!

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Stunningly beautiful Max!

4 Dec 2008 6:53am

@Linerberry: Thanks C, it was so neat to be there.

Evi from Athens, Greece

Fabulous light, dramatic atmosphere, awesome!

4 Dec 2008 8:12am

@Evi: Yep awesome is indeed the right word for what i was seeing.

Veronelle from Lens, France

beautifull postcard

4 Dec 2008 10:47am

@Veronelle: Yes it would be - thanks Veronelle.

bm from Budapest, Hungary

wonderful ambiance...must be nice driving along this road in the early hours...

4 Dec 2008 11:03am

@bm: Terrible really if you have a camera , you keep stopping for photos and not getting to your destination!!!

Eleftheria! from Athens, Greece

Wow!

4 Dec 2008 12:29pm

@Eleftheria!: yep!!!!

Rui from Leiria, Portugal

Very beautiful. I like this play with light and shadow.

4 Dec 2008 12:36pm

@Rui: So do I, just fab!

greg from Denver, United States

that's perfect...

4 Dec 2008 1:09pm

@greg: Thanks Greg and welcome to my site!

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Congrats on this masterpiece, it's a beauty, and would look great framed..! Nice one mAx.

4 Dec 2008 4:44pm

@Observing: Yes this one will get blown up I think.

Kathryn from Warburton, Australia

ohmygoss Max - this is spectacular!!!!!!!! such a beautiful moment that you have captured wonderfully with the composition and exposure!!!! i really love it!

4 Dec 2008 7:32pm

@Kathryn: Thanks Kathryn, its gorgeous isn't it?

Kenton from Calgary, Canada

Beautiful combination of light and colour here. Very nice shot.

4 Dec 2008 8:46pm

@Kenton: Thanks Kenton, it was easy when the scene is set and all you do is slam on the anchors and shoot it.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Marvellous landscape with this misty mountains…

4 Dec 2008 8:55pm

@Calusarus: Yes very special, more to come!

peter from new york, United States

wow. stunning indeed! what a beautiful and intriguing shot!

4 Dec 2008 9:01pm

@peter: Just at the right place at the right time- with camera.

manel from Girona, Spain

Encontraste el momento justo!!!. Felicidades.
Saludos.

4 Dec 2008 11:03pm

@manel: thanks manel!

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

the pool of light created by the sun shining through is wonderful - great capture, you were there just at the right time - it is quite a magical moment!

5 Dec 2008 2:02am

@DarkElf: Yes it was magical indeed.