Cotton Candy Hills
Stirling Ranges
Western Australia
Looking for a unique image of the ranges I love so much I went to this salt lake for sunrise. Thick haze from nearby fires combined with the morning light with stunning results. 3 years of planning and many trips had paid off.
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Paul Moore
That is a superb image Stephen, well done.
Stephen Williams replied
thanks very much Paul
Jan Fijolek
Wonderful image Stephen, lovely composition, colours and reflections. Before I read your comments my mind went – well 40km from the ocean, no water around… ;)
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Jan- yeah there’s not many images like this going round of the Stirling’s. took a while but I got it!
Garth Smith
Absolutely magic Stephen
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Garth
Travis Easton
Three years, now that is hardcore, amazing shot Stephen, love, love the stick in the salt lake, totally makes the reflection
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Travis. I had to work pretty hard to show you Vic’s that we’ve got hills over here too!! :-P
Georgie Hart
Wow, extraordinary hues, gorgeous work.
Stephen Williams replied
thanks, thick haze like this kills photography during the day- but during the right time can turn it into something amazing!
tinnieopener
Cool Bananas Brother…..what more can I say:o)
Stephen Williams replied
sounds pretty good to me, thanks :-)
Adri Padmos
Great capture, Stephen!
Well composed with very beautiful colors and light.
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Adri, glad you like it
Torfinn Johann...
Lovely shot Stephen. Great colours, and reflections.
Stephen Williams replied
thanks!
gatherdowns
Wow it like seeing it in duplicate. Great work Stephen.
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Garry- and to think…. you didn’t even vote it as a winner at the meeting this one was in the comp… gee, i dunno… haha
PhotosEcosse
Sublime ! fantastic image, love those colours !
Stephen Williams replied
thanks, wouldn’t have been the same without the haze that’s for sure
Andrew Davoll
A real stunner with so much WOW factor – well done
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Andrew. it got a wow out of me when I saw it for the first time too :-)
rflower
great image
Stephen Williams replied
thanks very much
Anton Muhlbock
You should have won with it maybe the wrong Judges hmmmmm
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Anton- yeah think i needed you as a judge that night! :-P
2 more months to get something decent in and hopefully get a win. Ric and Ailsa have pipped me at the post so many times this year haha
Terry Mooney
absolutely stunning piece of work.
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Terry- glad you like it :-)
Tony Middleton
Fantastic shot Stephen and as I have said before, very worthy of your dedication and passion for this place.
cheers,
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Tony- great to hear that from someone such as yourself
Linda Bianic
Extraordinary image,,,, congrats on your feature and your persistance,, the smoke certainly gives us beautiful colors !!!!
Stephen Williams replied
thanks, yeah we got there in the end. and only because of something I didn’t think would assist at all!
Anuja Manchana...
Stunning work. Can’t stop looking at it.
Stephen Williams replied
thanks- and i’m glad you cant. means i must have done something right :-)
Merrilyn Hunt
How surreal. Love it, Stephen!
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Merrilyn :-)
Harry Oldmeadow
stunning shot Stephen — well done indeed!
Stephen Williams replied
thanks very much Harry
Trish Woodford
Wow, the colours are just amazing Stephen, beautiful image :)
Stephen Williams replied
thanks Trish- pretty happy with how it came up too :-)
KenWright
Congratulations, you have been featured in Sensational Sun
Ken ;-}
Stephen Williams
thanks Ken!
Mui-Ling Teh
Beautiful; lovely soft colours…
Stephen Williams replied 21 days ago
thanks, i’m glad you like it :-)
Dave Hampton 22 days ago
Awesome!!
Stephen Williams replied 21 days ago
thanks Dave!
lorilee 22 days ago
Pretty!!!
Stephen Williams replied 21 days ago
glad you think so Lorilee :-)
EarthGipsy 19 days ago
Yow!! Gorgeous work.
Stephen Williams replied 17 days ago
thank you very much
Brian Mellor 19 days ago
Fabulous shot!!
Stephen Williams replied 17 days ago
thanks Brian!
Ben Good 18 days ago
Love this, great to think that is just down the road.
Stephen Williams replied 17 days ago
thanks Ben- fantastic place that’s for sure! i can never get down there as much as i’d like
Donovan wilson 10 days ago
Top shot Stephen well done..
Stephen Williams replied 10 days ago
thanks man, glad you like it