A Moment Frozen In Time by Philippe Sainte-Laudy

Wednesday, 21st January 2009

A Moment Frozen In Time

by Philippe Sainte-Laudy

A very cold day but perfect for the picture!
Nature was still …

Equipment: Nikon D300 with 10/20 mm

Philippe Sainte-Laudy

The beauty of nature is all around us at all times, but there are brief moments when a combination of elements present themselves
in a truly spectacular way.
Anybody who is fortunate enough to witnesses one of these events will look back fondly upon the memory.
And they are even more fortunate if they happen to have a camera ready to record the event.
In order to be in the right place at the right time, it is necessary to understand the complex interactions between light, weather, landscape, the tides, plants, and animals. And it is important to have a deep respect for this planet and its inhabitants.
I hope that photography can bring people closer to nature and encourage them to preserve it for future generations.

www.naturephotographie.com

22 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 3:37 am
This could have been taken here in Grand Ledge, Michigan, this morning! I even missed a few minutes of the Inagural TV coverage to go out and take pictures, while diamonds slowly drifted down from the trees. It was a perfectly beautiful day, but one best admired from indoors! Thank you for staying out longer than I did–I admire your fortitude and your photographic expertise!
James and Kelly Stone Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 5:01 am
This is an awesome image!!! Great wintery scene. I miss winter, live in California, so this is refreshing to see winter still exists…somewhere
Great job and most excellent photo. Love the reflection!!
Anurag Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 7:17 am
Selective highlighting of the tree branches and the boats gives a peculiar glowing, self luminiscent, omnidirectional quality to the light, giving a very pleasing effect. (ala Van Gough’s Sunflowers! )
paul Dass Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 8:19 am
Excellent winter shot with such an artistic reflection. The blue colour effect is very classic.
Firas Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 8:24 am
VERY NICE THE REFLECTION IS GREAT , i LIKE IT THX Philippe
Su Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 9:07 am
Really great shot congrats, have just visited your website
and I am bowled over Check it out people
Pauline Jones Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 10:02 am
This is a beautiful picture and the website is mind blowing; it shows the rest of us how it should be done. I particularly like Chambord Dream and Pied le Geant.
Malta Photography Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 10:05 am
Nice shot indeed. the light is exactly in the right places. Crystal clear shot and reflection is just great.
Cliff Young Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 10:05 am
Philippe, a really lovely winter photograph. It has all the necessary elements and is well-composed. Cliff
Philippe Sainte-Laudy Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 10:24 am
Thanks everybody, very grateful )
Waseem Asmar Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 10:50 am
amazing beauty captured by a great photographer
like you my dear friend
Topper Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Cool Pics and Cool wheathers
Kirk Jordan Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
So fragile … and fleeting. but it makes me feel calm just to look at it.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 2:56 pm
This picture gave me such peace when I opened it today.
Thank you, Philippe
Renee Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Great is the word! I like how the water is so still great title.
planet lover Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Very beautiful indeed. I love winter!
varanasi Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 8:36 pm
A moment frozen in time, but to me it is the start of a story. I love the glow of light in the back of the picture.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 9:12 pm
What makes this photo so special to me is the stillness of the water and the absolute clarity of reflection. The trees, plants, fences – everything where I live is covered with frost like that. But the water – I have never seen that before. Congratulations!!
kml Says:
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 am
Simply beautiful and very inspiring!
Sue Gagnon Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Lovely and fleeting image.
mike Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I love the white trees.
su Says:
January 21st, 2010 at 8:43 am
Love this shot those reflections are wonderful,