First Light on Last Night's Snow

Kay Kempton Raade

First Light on Last Night's Snow

First light on the snow from Nov 12th, 2009. From the Bridgers, looking south toward the Gallatin Range near Bozeman, Montana. I got up before the sun came over the Bridgers to catch the first light. I just stepped out on the deck and pointed south.

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First Light on Last Night's Snow by Kay Kempton Raade
First Light on Last Night's Snow by Kay Kempton Raade
  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    Wonderful winter wonderland :o)

    Great lighting.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much.

  • GiselaSchneider

    GiselaSchneider

    Oh Kay, this is a GORGEOUS capture!! Fantastic light and contrast, wonderfully framed!!! SO WELL DONE!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much Gisela. I appriciate your comments. Did you get any snow?

  • reindeer

    reindeer

    Pure beauty!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you, reindeer!

  • GiselaSchneider

    GiselaSchneider


    fantastic image!!!

  • GiselaSchneider

    GiselaSchneider

    No Kay, we got a dusting and it didn’t last long. The big dump hit you and we had what was left over, not much.

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    What a beautiful scene Kay….and the light!!!!....wow- extraordinary capture!!!! Love it!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks, Karen. Big pieces are falling off the roof now and it’s sooo bright.

  • Alex Gardiner

    Alex Gardiner

    Can’t see Knut , Have you lost him in the snow Kay

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Yes, but only for a little while. I think he’s ready to shop for warmer clothing now.

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    This is beautiful!!! I like looking at it from this far away, though.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    LOL, that’s why we have cameras, huh?

  • Bryan D. Spellman

    Bryan D. Spellman

    Another beautiful shot—but I have to say I’m glad the storm missed us.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Bryan, it was not a storm at all, just a steady snow! It sure did keep the plows busy and all the kids are outside sledding. I haven’t made a snow angel yet, but I will.

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    I’d love to see that in person!! It rarely snows here. :(

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Well, let me know and you can stay here!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful light and color tones! dee

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks it’s a beautiful sight to wake up to.

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Glorious! I’m totally jealous! ;-)

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Well, come on over and play in it. Thanks.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Ahhhh…magical and gorgeous!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks, Tibby. That is a cool name, how did you get it?

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Oh KAY!!!!! This is sooooooo beautiful … your capture with this wonderful light is genius!!!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much. I got up and sat waiting for the sun to get over the mountain.

  • Kymie

    Kymie

    Oh so stunning, what a beautiful photo. I love the light and just the hint of blue, awesome :-)

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much. I appreciate your comment.

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    beautiful capture here.. nice one !

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks for having a look and for the comment.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Beautiful!!!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks, Lori, it means a lot to me.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    This beautiful picture means winter is surely here! Thanks for a wonderful photo, Kay!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    LOL, I think the skiers are happy.

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Oh wow!! The light and the tones are stunning!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much, Barbara.

  • AngelPhotozzz

    AngelPhotozzz

    Goergous.. love the light here..stunning work!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you so much!! 8-)

  • RickF

    RickF

    Great capture!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks for your comment and look.

  • Edyta Pelc

    Edyta Pelc

    Absolutly beautiful!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    I appreciate your comment!!

  • RichardKlos

    RichardKlos

    Excellent!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you, Richard!!

  • R. Mike "Jake" Jacobson

    R. Mike "Jake"...

    Kay, What a stunning image. I love the subtle pastels in the sky. Your wonderful image almost makes me like winter again…ALMOST!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Might as well like it—as long as you have a cozy place. I was just outside my kitchen door.

  • AuntDot

    AuntDot

    Stunning! I love it—the little pink in the sky, and the sunlight on the snow, not to mention the mountains.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much I appreciater your comments.

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Beautiful capture with wonderful light.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks Rosalie, I appreciate your comment.

  • almeidacoval

    almeidacoval

    magic wonderful..

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much for the nice comment.

  • Adri Padmos

    Adri Padmos

    Excellent capture, Kay!
    Winter can be fantastic…...!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Yes it can when you have the time to see.

  • PhotosEcosse

    PhotosEcosse

    GREEN with envy, at the snow, and with it being in Montana, a terrific place !
    GORGEOUS shot, love that light, well done !!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Green, huh? I don’t think we’ll see green for a while. Thanks for your lovely comments.

  • R. Mike "Jake" Jacobson

    R. Mike "Jake"...

    OK, I’m officially jealous. What a great place to live and photograph!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    LOL, it’s an adventure after 20 yrs in the Deep South.

  • ctheworld

    ctheworld

    Wow! Lovely shot! Hard to believe you got all this and I just went out and took photos in my yard today because it was so nice and warm outside! Go figure!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Not at all shocking… They didn’t get much just down the road. We used to live in eastern NC, but have come back to the snow.

  • Vicki Pelham

    Vicki Pelham

    Very lovely capture Kay, nicely done!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanksk so much, Vicki.

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    I love this scene here! It’s breathtaking!!! I love the way the sun hits the snow laden trees…beautiful. A fav of mine…Lynn

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks. I sat in the dark with my camera waiting for the sun to rise. I stepped out on the deck for this quick one.

  • Jaclyn Hughes

    Jaclyn Hughes

    Gorgeous! I want some of that snow.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Well, come on up for a visit. There’ll be more. This is about half gone and it’s going to be in the 50’s tomorrow.

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    It is soooo beautiful and peaceful looking…Lynn

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Aloha, congratulations on your feature today in Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free


    Aloha ‘oe,
    Sharon
    18 November 2009

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Wow, Thanks so much!! >k<

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Beautiful. A perfect Christmas card with a very inviting looking winter scene. I like the bit of peachy pink in the sky too.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comments.

  • PBWright

    PBWright

    Excellent shot! Very serene!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you for you kind comments.

  • walela

    walela

    Wonderful shot!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you for your nice words.

  • Eivor Kuchta

    Eivor Kuchta

    Wonderful, Kay! This could make a perfect Christmas card.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks, I may have to send it this year.

  • chijude

    chijude

    This IS your card for this year …. surely???!! It is a stunner!! That faint blush of colour … magic composition. I am filled with admiration.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much, Judy.

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    OH MY!!! Outstanding winter scenery!!! Beautiful work!!! I’m crossing my fingers that we’ll get snow like this in PA!!!! I got my first good camera two years ago, and haven’t had a good blizzard to photograph!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    LOL, the blizzards or the aftermath??

  • Barb White

    Barb White

    beautiful shot, Kay!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Hi Barb, thanks so much!!

  • Gloria Abbey

    Gloria Abbey

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! A treat for me since I never see snow in Los Angeles.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks I can’t keep taking hundreds of pics every day, but it’s still a novelty for us too.

  • Carol Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    wow instat fave i just love these pics i live in a state in australia that never gets snow thanks for sharing

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    We just moved back to the snow and so far we are loving it.

  • Molly O'Bryon-Welpott

    Molly O'Bryon-...

    WOW we havent had snow like this yet and your image is so stunning! Makes me want, NO WAIT I am not saying it yet LOL

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Right, you have to be careful what you wish for.

  • sharon wingard

    sharon wingard

    wonderful…..... we don’t get snow here in Adelaide South Australia but I love the sights it brings

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks, I really like winter.

  • Verena Rohner

    Verena Rohner

    How dreamy! I really don’t mind winter when it is like this (which – living in Canada – would be a good thing…).

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Yes, that would be a good thing!!

  • Mari Wirta

    Mari Wirta

    This is so spectacular. I love the hints of color that you captured so perfectly. What a sight to see!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much, Mari.

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a stunning image, such beautiful and gorgeous colours, a cracker,dawn

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much for your kind comment.

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    You received more snow than we did Kay…. your image is wonderful with the late sun of the day!!!! Beautiful…. It has rained all day here and now the snow is mostly gone…...
    Brenda

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Oh no, I’ll bet there is more coming!!

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    awesome!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks!!

  • Edyta Pelc

    Edyta Pelc

    Gorgeous winter

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much.

  • pat gamwell

    pat gamwell


    12/05/09

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    WOW, Thank you soooo much!

  • gabriellehope

    gabriellehope

    Soooo Beautiful!!! Makes me shiver, although I could have a little of it here today, it was about 30deg. here today.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much. It is magical, but below zero for the next days..

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Spectacular image…wish I was there right now!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    I wish you were too, we’d have a hot drink and look out the window!! 8-)

  • Jen Davies

    Jen Davies

    beautiful capture

  • Kevin McGeeney

    Kevin McGeeney

    are there any superlatives left????? you captured one of God’s best natural works in this one, congrads!!

  • eoconnor

    eoconnor

    love that snow! LIZ

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks, Liz. So do I, but it’s early.

  • Joan A Hamilton

    Joan A Hamilton

    Beautiful capture. The light is magical!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much, Joan!!

  • pat gamwell

    pat gamwell

    You’re very welcome, Kay! Stunning image!

  • Fiery-Fire

    Fiery-Fire

    Winter it’s on it’s way :) for sure !!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much. I love a white background.

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    WINNER!!
    Mood & Ambience group
    Oh the Snow challenge!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks so much!!

  • Angela King-Jones

    Angela King-Jones

    perfectly exposed

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you so much

  • ABPhotoArt

    ABPhotoArt


    Well deserved!
    Cheers, Al

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Woweeee, thanks so much!!

  • kodakcameragirl

    kodakcameragirl

    Nice work!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thanks for your comment… much appreciated.

  • Martin Smart

    Martin Smart

    Beautiful image Kay, congratulations on your features and challenge win!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Hi Martin. Thanks so much for your comments.

  • MsLiz

    MsLiz

    What a striking image and shot, well deserved BEST OF RED BUBBLE

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    I appreciate your comment!

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

    Wow, this is stunning!!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied

    Thank you, Monica. I was just looking at yours…

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp about 1 month ago

    Stunning capture and interesting writing! This would be great in the group: Image Writing!
    Marie ~ Co-Host

  • Diane Swarts

    Diane Swarts 28 days ago

    so gorgeous!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 28 days ago

    Thank you Diane, I have been loving your horses, but to jump out while one is running toward you … oh my.

  • Graham Clark

    Graham Clark 28 days ago

    My goodness me! This is a stunning shot Kay! A winter wonderland that dreams are made of. I have never known so many comments, it took me a while to get to the bottom to even make this comment, demonstrates how much your work is admired and appreciated. G

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 28 days ago

    Wow, Thank you Graham, that was so kind and so appreciated.

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 26 days ago

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 24 days ago

    You’re welcome, it’s an honor.

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink 24 days ago

    this is beautiful! straight to my favs

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 24 days ago

    Thank you so much.. I love your name.

  • BigD

    BigD 23 days ago

    Beautiful

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thanks, Big D!

  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers 22 days ago

    Beautiful!!!!
    Well done!!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thank you Michael.

  • linmarie

    linmarie 22 days ago

    what an amazing capture you got!!! worth the getting up and about early for,, this is just breath taking,, a fav for me, peace and love linmarie

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thanks so much. You are so kind.

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters 22 days ago

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thank you so much, Lori.

  • Rosej

    Rosej 21 days ago

    How fantastic – great capture – beautiful. It is snowing heaven high outside currently but I don’t imagine I will get an image as beautiful as this in the morning – heres hoping though. A definite fav.

  • joak

    joak 21 days ago

    the perfect card…love it!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    hank you so much for the comment and the fave!!

  • jules572

    jules572 21 days ago

    A Winter Wonderland in time for Christmas. Gorgeous shot and a favorite…Jules

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thanks so very much!!

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet 21 days ago

    Looks like a magic moment! Congratulations on capturing this lovely scene so beautifully! :-)

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    You are so kind, your comments are greatly appreciated.

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies 21 days ago

    Stunning image, gorgeous capture and to think we had dust in my part of the world yesterday.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thank you so much. Redbubble has daily made me so much more aware of the differences in seasons around the world… up and down!!

  • trueblvr

    trueblvr 21 days ago

    oooh this is fabulous

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thanks so much for the kind words.

  • Dan Myers

    Dan Myers 21 days ago

    Took forever to get to the bottom of all the comments. This is an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL piece of art. You deserve all the accolades that you’ve gotten. Take care and Merry Christmas.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Dan, thanks so much for your comments. Merry Christmas to you also!!

  • Linda Yates

    Linda Yates 21 days ago

    What a truly beautiful and wonderful winter scene Kay!! Congratulations!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thanks so much, I appreciate it so much.

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra 21 days ago

    this is breathtaking!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thanks!!

  • Wojciech Dabrowski

    Wojciech Dabro... 21 days ago

    Very beautiful capture….great winter scene.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 21 days ago

    Thank you so much!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade

    Kay Kempton Raade 20 days ago

    WINNER 12-18-09 Best of Holiday Work – Live and Let Live Group

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

  • i l d i l a z a r

    i l d i l a z... 20 days ago

    Fabulous winter scene!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thank you so much.

  • Yuri Lev

    Yuri Lev 20 days ago

    What a paradise you live in Kay.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thank you so much I think so too! 8-)

  • charlie murray

    charlie murray 20 days ago

    Wow! That’s all I can say is Wow!!!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thanks soooo much!!

  • JeffeeArt4u

    JeffeeArt4u 20 days ago

    Really Beautiful! We have a little snow in TN. Congrats on your features!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thanks for your comment and fave. I’ve been watching your storm come across and wondering if it’ll get to my old home in NC.

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan 20 days ago

    Just lovely, Kay!!! Congratulations on your win for the challenge in Live and Let Live!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thanks so much, Monica.

  • David McMahon

    David McMahon 20 days ago

    That light dusting of pink in the sky is amazing. And to think we’re in summer here!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thank you, I have not found the same light since then but there are some other nice views. I hope you are enjoying your warmth!!

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell 20 days ago

    This is so beautiful Kay , amazing scene and scenery . A fav .

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thanks so much, Irene. You are so kind.

  • Deirdre Brocklebank

    Deirdre Brockl... 20 days ago

    Beautiful image and light. Fantastic.

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 20 days ago

    Thanks so much Deirdre.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell 19 days ago

    WOW, stunning winter shot!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 18 days ago

    Thank you, I sure was happy on this morning. It was beautiful.

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson 18 days ago

    This is GORGEOUS Kay!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 18 days ago

    Oooh thanks!

  • Antanas

    Antanas 17 days ago

    great shot

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 14 days ago

    Thanks and happy holidays

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie 17 days ago

    wonderful shot, and yet the hills in the background are bare. amazing.

  • R. Mike "Jake" Jacobson

    R. Mike "Jake"... 14 days ago

    Kay, Congratulations on you first place finish in the “Let it Snow” Challenge. Very well deserved!

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 14 days ago

    I sure picked the winning image, congratulations Kay!

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78 14 days ago

    Congrats on your challenge win!!!! It’s beautiful!!!!!!!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson 7 days ago

    A truly BEAUTIFUL winter scenic capture … HUGE CONGRATS on your challenge WIN … how exciting!! Happy New Year Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺

  • fezoj64

    fezoj64 6 days ago

    Royal countryside,beautiful hibernal scene dear Kay. ..Jozef

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon 6 days ago

    This is so very lovely, excellent work, we stayed in Bozeman in 2007, we loved it,

  • Jurmale

    Jurmale 6 days ago

    Amazing beauty!!! This is really super!!!

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations 4 days ago

    Outstanding very beautiful work

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn 3 days ago

    This is my absolute favourite. Please add it into Estonian group snow challenge

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 3 days ago

    Thank you so much!!

  • kkphoto1

    kkphoto1 3 days ago

    Wow! So beautiful Kay!

  • Kay Kempton Raade replied 3 days ago

    Thanks so much, Kay!!

  • Dana Roper

    Dana Roper 2 days ago

    Absolutely wonderful, Kay!!! The lighting is superb!

  • Tori Snow

    Tori Snow 2 days ago

    Wow! Absolutely Breathtaking! Favorite :-)

  • InkandBrush

    InkandBrush 2 days ago

    That is an impressive amount of snow, beautiful capture!!

  • AmandaWitt

    AmandaWitt 1 day ago

    Stunning!

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