About This Blog

I began this blog in 2011 in an attempt to improve my photography and showcase all of California's 58 counties. I didn't quite make all of the 58, I missed three and I will try to rectify that in the coming year. I'm not sure how much I improved my photography because I always seemed to be in a rush.
In 2012 I plan to take more time, perhaps not post every day (this is one thing I did accomplish in 2011). I also plan to expand beyond California and include images from other parts of Western United States. I will continue to include a map showing where I was when I took the picture. I will keep commentary to a minimum, long photo essays will continue to be at Martha's Musings.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Sunlight Reflected

1/20/2011

Siskiyou County

Where is this?  Click the link for a map.

17 comments:

Hilke Breder said...

Beautiful! What kind of filter did you use to make the sun come out like this?

Martha Z said...

No filter, the trick to this effect is a wide angle lens and a small aperture. I used a 15mm lens and f22.

James said...

Very cool shot. I love the way the sun looks.

Malyss said...

great shot and beautyful reflection!the sun really seems to warm this cold place!

'Tsuki said...

Very nice shot... I like the star effect you were able to catch there...

Kay L. Davies said...

Gorgeous shot, Martha! Wonderful reflection.
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Sylvia K said...

Fantastic capture and reflection! I do love the path of light across the water! Superb! Have a lovely weekend, Martha!

Sylvia

cieldequimper said...

I'm gobsmacked. This is so gorgeous!

Hilke Breder said...

Thanks, Martha, for the info. I'd love to have a lens like that but it's not on my shopping list - yet.

Serendipity said...

Beautiful, calm reflection shot.

Gaelyn said...

Great starburst and reflection. You have a good eye.

EG CameraGirl said...

Love how this photo makes the sun look like the star it is! Nice reflection too.

Dianne said...

I love how you made the sun burst into a star!!
wonderful

Pat Tillett said...

really nice Martha! I remember when I took my first photo for a camera class in school. The instructor told me to NEVER take a photo of the sun. I asked him why (because I liked the photo I took). He said "It's one of the basic rules of photography" and don't break the rule again in this class. I told him that was stupid and I never went back...

Unknown said...

Very nice... you could frame this photo!

I'm from Southern Cali originally. I'm your newest follower!

~Rainey~
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snowwhite said...

Shimmering reflection on the water is especially beautiful!!
The shape of the sun is amazing!
Thank you!

Johnny Nutcase said...

look at that sparkle!

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