Sapphirine Horizon by Stephen Oachs

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.

www.lighttheexpedition.com

19 Comments

david Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 4:32 am
simply marvelous
seema singh Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 4:52 am
beautifully captured photograph………..
Anurag Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 7:21 am
Wonderful job.
James and Kelly Stone Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 7:41 am
Beautiful photo Stephen. Congratulations on your POTD!
sanjay Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 8:13 am
Great Shot.
Su Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 8:29 am
great sunset
Malta Photography Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 9:15 am
Great shot great mood and very nice colors. I really like the balance between darkness and light.
Graham Nobles Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 10:00 am
Recognised it instantly from EPZ. Well done Stephen.
Alex Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 10:15 am
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?
Renee Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Well then, i think it is a very beautiful photo! The colors are very nice, well done.
laurens Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 4:16 pm
lovely!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 5:24 pm
At first glance ,I went aaah! I love it!
Congrats. on potd.
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 5:40 pm
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 Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Beautifully done and technically right on!
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 5:57 pm
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 Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Beautiful picture of a beautiful place. Happy New Year!
Sue Gagnon Says:
January 1st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
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 Says:
January 1st, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Thank you everyone and Happy 2009!!

Stephen
Pauline Jones Says:
January 5th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Interesting subject; where does the water come from in the middle of the desert?