Sunrays over Derwentwater

Jason Connolly

Sunrays over Derwentwater

Shot from Castlehead viewpoint in the English lake district national park in Keswick Cumbria overlooking Derwentwater and the Cumbrian fells.
Shot with a Nikon D70s and 18-70mm lens
3 shot HDR processed in Photomatix and photoshop

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Sunrays over Derwentwater by Jason Connolly
  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Gorgeous shot. Great colours, composition, and the sunrays are wonderful. Excellent work!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thaks ever so much Torfinn, really pleased that you like this my friend, thanks for the fav on this..

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    This is stunning array, Jason. Very well spotted, friend

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thank you so much prasad for the wonderful comments..
    Glad you like this..

  • Susan Epps Oliver

    Susan Epps Oliver

    Has a fairy-tale quality to it which is just lovely, Jason

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Susan for the wonderful comments on this shot….

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Beautiful light on this one Jason, with that sun drawing rain .beautiful imagery and glorious vista. hugs

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi Hilary, this is one of my favourite of this series so far, thanks for the wonderful comments Hilary, it was agreat evenings shoot.
    It was my first night there and probably my best..

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Fabulous capture and scenery

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Squealia for the great comments and visit, cheers.

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Wow this is amazing, the colours and tones, and the softness are just fab…;-)

  • Jason Connolly replied

    So glad that you like this shot Zoe, really appreciate that my friend..

  • Clive King

    Clive King

    I am amazed. That is a corker Jason. Well done.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks for the corker of a comment too mate, cheers.

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Oh yes, Jason, this does it for me! Yet another favourite ….

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks for the fav Tessa, appreciate the fine comments and visit..

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed

    Amazing, Jason. A gorgeously divine light you have captured. Awesome work.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks for the really cool comments and visit kofoed..
    Glad you like the shot..

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    Great shot

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Fauselr, appreciate that.

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    You have certainly mastered the light in this one Jason – its absolutely masterful

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks for the superb comments Graeme….
    Pleased you like the shot..

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    those rays are amazing Jason …
    such a beautiful scene captured

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so very much Wendy, pleased you dropped by and left great comments..
    Pleased that you like it my friend.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Wonderful Jason, another winner …

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers again Tom, appreciated..

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl

    this is heavenly in so many ways

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Gothgirl, so glad you like it my friend.

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    If I had to sit on that bench, nobody would get me off … the scenery is so well exhibited.
    Excellent capture.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Well I certainly did more than my share of sitting and looking that evening Xandru, thanks for looking in and leaving great comments..

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    A fav for me- this is absolutely stunning!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks ever so much Pauline for the visit and great comments, not forgetting the fav too, ;-))

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    brillant shot , love the sky and the rays of sun, well done jason.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Really pleased that you like this so much, thanks for the comments and visit..

  • barkeypf

    barkeypf

    Surreal! Great photo Jason, your skills are showing.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers Paul so much for the gret comments, so glad you like the shot mate..

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    composition lighting mist colours immediacy technique all perfect! outstanding work!!! wonderful art!
    ;)

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thank you so much for the superb comments on this, cheers for the visit too…

  • bidkev

    bidkev

    It’s all been said Jason. I never get tired of looking at your work.

    kev

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks ever so much mate, really pleased you like this mate, thanks for the encouraging comments pal…

  • Steven de Siow

    Steven de Siow

    Love your series. You are the king of landscape photography.

  • GailD

    GailD

    Stunning again Jason. When does the gallery open???

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Wow gorgeous lighting and scene Jason.

  • A90Six

    A90Six

    Great sky Jason. Love the foreground interest. :) Tony.

  • Mishka Góra

    Mishka Góra

    Just wonderful, Jason! A definite fave. If I weren’t so poor at the moment I’d definitely buy this one – well done!

  • Ben Pacificar

    Ben Pacificar

    Nicely done Jason!

    ...Ben…

  • amarica

    amarica

    I love it. Your work is fabulous.

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    wow . gorgeous view.. awesome depth of field and light

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    I could just sit on that seat and get out the watercolours and spend a whole day in that wonderful spot … beautiful beautiful view

  • Ciaran O'Hagan

    Ciaran O'Hagan

    lovely colours and perspective..love the detail of the sun’s rays!!

  • PhotogeniquE IPA

    PhotogeniquE IPA

    magic – pure magic!

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Lovely capture

  • lee adam

    lee adam

    Beautifull!!! , like something out of a fairytale.

  • Jen7

    Jen7

    Gorgeous shot. The lighting is great.

  • Laura S

    Laura S

    Wow did you find heaven Jason? I like the way the light is touching the bench..and those rays…awe inspiring. :)

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    Gorgeous, beautiful shot!

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale

    Jason, you have done a wonderful job, great sky and light well done.

    Rich.

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    wow this is gorgeous, love the tones & the balance with the cairnlike thingummy in the foreground. such a stunning vista

  • Lou Green

    Lou Green

    it is dreamlike…surreal..love the lake district -you’ve done a fab job here jason

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    just lovely!

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Beautiful Jason! Oh but to sit there a while

  • pmarella

    pmarella

    Wonderful shot~

  • Linda Morrison

    Linda Morrison

    This is a beauty Jason.The composition and lighting are just excellent.Super work

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    a magical shot well done

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Wonderful shot again. Great composition and lighting.

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Stunning shot, the light is just so beautiful

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Brilliant!!!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great shot!

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Stunning shot.

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    I’d rather be sitting on that seat than in this dump any day of the week.

    Your Lake District photography is the best there is Jason.

    Love it.

  • newbeltane

    newbeltane

    Stunning! Love it and brings back many memories.

    Steve

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent capture well done

  • memberwhen

    memberwhen

    This is beautiful. Looks like you could just walk into it .

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Glorious image and mood. Beautiful, excellent work.

  • mazzfarrell

    mazzfarrell

    Love the sunrays

  • Honor Kyne

    Honor Kyne

    Beautiful image. How did you shoot these rays? HDR?? Have seen this effect before, would love to know how to capture such a shot :))

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi Honor, this is HDR photography which means High dynamic range,this tries to enable better detail throughout the image meaning less overexposed highlights and less underexposed shadows etc enabling a better exposure throughout the image and IMO a good looking finished shot…. this was taken using 3 seperate exposures in camera and then dropped into HDR software then finished off in photoshop, nothing has been added to this shot including the rays, I was blessed that evening with the light as the rest of the week spent there was a washout.
    Any more info Honor? just bubblemail me..
    Very pleased you added this to your favourites…

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    Wow, simply stunning view. Excellent comp…........well done!

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    Fantastic presentation Jason. What a magnificent view. Great work.

  • emolena

    emolena

    Wonderful shot !!!!! Bravo!

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    this is beautiful

  • STEVE BOOTE

    STEVE BOOTE

    OUTSTANDING VIEW AND WHAT LIGHT.SIMPLY STUNNING JASON.LOVE IT.

  • MelanieSpeaks

    MelanieSpeaks

    Like a scene from a different time…fantastic image!

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    This is a beautiful capture, well done….
    Tim

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Amazingly awesome…

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Alice..

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent view,

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers scott mate.

  • MimosaArt

    MimosaArt

    Powerful image! shows nature’s force.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Mimo, much appreciated my friend.

  • BarnardImages

    BarnardImages

    stunning work maestro

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Well thank you sir, I appreciate that mate.

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    Oh Jason you have out done your self this time, this is just so beautiful

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Oh thank you Sueanne, I really am pleased you like this, this was actually done last year , the only days decent weather for a weeks stay in the lakes LOL, glad you like it my friend.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Wonderful shot Jason, just amazing light!! Did you get lost on the way up Ben Nevis mate….this is one hell of a detour ;)

    A fave mate!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers Shaun, LOL, yeah, I think I took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up here LOL, cheers mate for the fave too..

  • Steve Liptrot

    Steve Liptrot

    Stunning stuff mate. Well done, I’m jealous ;-)

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Don’t be mate, your work’s good enough, pleased you like my shot though Steve….

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Absolutely stunning…..Wonderful light and compostion!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers ever so much gene, so glad you like my shot, thank you again..

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    1and if this isn’t breathtaking!!

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    lol, i wasn’t shouting… looks like i was
    truly glorious image jason
    ♥t

  • Jason Connolly replied

    LOL, I know you weren’t, you were just getting your point across, LOUD AND CLEAR LOL.
    Thanks so much Gabryshack, it was one of my best couple of hours shooting ever that day, just loved it, thanks again..

  • Olga Zvereva

    Olga Zvereva

    Beautiful vista, Jason!

  • anaisnais

    anaisnais

    A wonderfully well balanced take, and the suns rays almost add mysticism to the piece…lovely indeed. Have a great week, Anna-Marie.

  • Alan McMorris

    Alan McMorris

  • reindeer

    reindeer

    Magically divine.

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