Wednesday, 31st December 2008
Sapphirine Horizon
by Stephen Oachs
Pyramid Lake is an idyllic oasis in a remote area of desert on the Paiute Reservation, about thirty five miles northeast of Reno, Nevada. This endorheic (self-contained) salt lake is 350 feet at its deepest, with a surface that stretches 15 miles long and 11 miles wide.
Taken from the southeast side of the lake, this photograph beautifully captures the rich sapphirine colors of a sunset preparing for an oncoming desert storm.
Equipment: Canon 1Ds Mark III
Stephen Oachs
Stephen W. Oachs is a successful entrepreneur, technology veteran and award-winning photographer. He began his journey in photography the moment he picked up his first SLR camera. Ever since, his lenses have focused on the inspiring majesty of mother earth and the unflinching beauty of the animal kingdom.
Whether trekking through the wilds of Alaska, enduring the raw challenges of nature or experiencing the thrill of life on the edge, Stephen captures rare and breathtaking moments of light and time. His exceptional eye is filtered only by his passion for life, deep affinity with nature and love of adventure.
Website: www.lighttheexpedition.com
Sapphirine Horizon by Stephen Oachs was photo of the day on Wednesday, 31st December 2008. It is tagged Lakes, Water. You can leave a comment below.
23 Comments
david
simply marvelous
seema singh
beautifully captured photograph………..
Anurag
Wonderful job.
James and Kelly Stone
Beautiful photo Stephen. Congratulations on your POTD!
sanjay
Great Shot.
Su
great sunset
Malta Photography
Great shot great mood and very nice colors. I really like the balance between darkness and light.
Graham Nobles
Recognised it instantly from EPZ. Well done Stephen.
KeithT
There are more of these images coming through than you can shake a stick at. Some are good and some not so good. This shot is one of the better ones with spot on exposure and excellent composition. Very nice indeed.
Alex
Sorry but too many pictures of rocks in the water… isn’t it possible there are more interesting, original subjects to show in this web site?
jeff
what time u shot the photo?
Renee
Well then, i think it is a very beautiful photo! The colors are very nice, well done.
laurens
lovely!
Marie Dunphy Harding
At first glance ,I went aaah! I love it!
Congrats. on potd.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
This is a beautiful photo and a lovely way to end 2008–a peaceful sunset. The colors of water and sky are perfect. Thank you, Stephen, for the rocks and water–I love it!
Dennis
Beautifully done and technically right on!
Mandy Kilpatrick
This picture is fantastic. Anyone who thinks all rocks look alike just isn’t paying attention. The colors are just unbelievably great, and the way the rocks in the foreground are focused upon, instead of made to look “misty” or “blurry”, adds to the crispness and cleanness of the overall photo. The mood created is serene and spiritual. Congratulations!
planet lover
Beautiful picture of a beautiful place. Happy New Year!
Sue Gagnon
Excellent way to finish off 2008. With a reflective, rocky shoreline, complete with a dock to center and somehow balance it all out. Personally, I LOVE the shot!
Good work and GREAT choice EarthShots humans! And thanks for your wonderful, insightful daily choices!
Stephen Oachs
Thank you everyone and Happy 2009!!
Stephen
Pauline Jones
Interesting subject; where does the water come from in the middle of the desert?
Renee
still love this shot! very beautiful!
su
Great shot what a lovely calm place.