Winters First Days by Orvaratli

Monday, 28th September 2009

Winters First Days

by Orvaratli

Yes, summer is surely over here in Iceland. The cold northern winds have started blowing, dumping some snow on the mountains. It is only a few weeks since the summer was at its peak. Seasons really change fast near the arctic circle.
On the good side this makes vegetation really colorful in both red and yellow colors. The only vegetation not effected by this is the slow growing moss. It still keeps its green color.
This place has become one of my favorite ones for shooting lava. Its located 20 mins from my home near the mountains of Reykjanes.
I used a 0.9 hard edge filter on the top to darken the sky and another 0.9 soft edge on the upper half of the image.

Orvaratli

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15 Comments

mike Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:26 am
I love the snow on the mountains. Snow here in New York starts sometimes in November.
Dianne Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 6:12 am
This is such a lovely picture! Wonderful colors, I can sense the cool crisp air. So many variations of shapes. The tundra seems almost impassable, not like a desert scene, but definitely with it’s challanges. Thank you for your keen eye.
Su Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 7:29 am
What a beautiful place, what a long winter you have infront of you! Congrats on potd.
Photos by Nik Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Wow great shot good use filters and thank you for the description
Pauline Jones Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 9:00 am
The colors are lovely, more like a painting than a photograph.
Malta Photography Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Very good composition and nice colors. the image is deep with all the subjects in clear view.
Lisa Atkins Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Magical! Absolute perfection! Such a beautiful place!
ziggy Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Beautiful and haunting image, I have been sitting here for long long minutes my eyes reading every little detail, and always returning to those majestic, haunting mountains. Congratulations on living so close to such poignant beauty, and having the ability to reflect it so evocatively all across the world.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
A warm capture, even with the snow. I love it.
renee Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
wow looks so unreal! congrats!
Grete Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
What a wonderful image. The composition and the color details are very impressive. Congratulations for your great photographic art!!!
Mesquite Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Absolutely gorgeous, one of my favorites!
Mike Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Looks great, fantastic shot.
Anurag Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Thank you Orvaratli for bringing all the wonderful views of Iceland unfailingly time after time.
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Yet another unique view into the heart of Iceland! Isn’t it amazing that the tiny alpine plants and moss in the foreground grow so abundantly on the mountain flanks that they seem to paint it with themselves? Wonderful work. I always look forward to more from you, ‘O’!