The Thaw

Lois  Bryan

The Thaw

Featured in If It Doesn’t Belong December 7, 2008.
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Taken on top of Blue Knob, Claysburg PA February 3, 2008 with the Nikon D40x and the 18-135 lens.


Image photographed in Claysburg, PA with the Nikon D40x, using the 18-135 lens.

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The Thaw by Lois  Bryan
The Thaw by Lois  Bryan
  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    very cool* Lois, get the pun :-))) I love it through and through.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL .. yeah, I got the pun!! LOVED the pun .. I happen to think puns are very punny!!! LOL!!! UM .. I just sent you a rather convoluted b-mail … you’re goin to think I’ve lost my mind when you read it!!! Or … it will confirm what you already thought!!! ROFL!!!

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Very pretty and a great capture! Interesting how the ice melted off the branch like that.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Rachel … this was taken on one of the most glorious days of my life … I’ll never forget it!!!

  • flyfish70

    flyfish70

    Very beautiful capture!!!!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks soo much!!!! I went a little insane that day, camera wise, so more coming in due time, lol!!!!!

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    oh wow, stunning Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks Kazz!!!!

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Amazing shot. I agree with Vickie. It is cool, lol!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Tenia sweetie!!! It was actually almost warm by the time the sun came out that day!!!!! It was like a crystal fairy castle!!!!!

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous Lois. What an amazingly crisp and vibrant winter scene this is. Another fabulous shot that would make an outstanding Christmas Card! You rock girl! Hugs, S.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Sandra … great idea and I just submitted it to those groups!! Thanks for the idea!!!

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    “one of the most glorious days of my life”... ok, now I’m intrigued…

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL … it was just such an incredible sight to behold … the whole world was coated in crystal … and the sun was gleaming through like nothing I’ve ever seen before!! I have lots of shots from that day … more to come in due time!!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, sweetie!!!! So glad you like this one!!!! It was a rare gift from Mother Nature!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Great capture and details dear Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks soo much, dear Bela!!!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Great shot.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Many thanks!!!!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great, love the ice !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Ooooh Sylvia, it was sooooo breathtakingly pretty that day!!! Sooo glad you like this one!!!

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    great shot

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Brian!!!

  • Clive

    Clive

    Shiver me timbers…that’s is one great capture there Lois, another definate winner

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, dear Clive!!!! It was the most amazing day!!!! So glad you like this tiny example!!!!

  • jesika

    jesika

    A beautiful image and a “glorious day??????”
    j

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, jesika, it WAS a glorious day … the whole forest was covered in crystals!! And the sun was gleaming through!!! Just breathtaking!!!!! So glad you like it, hon!!!!

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Beautiful photo Lois and it will soon be that time again. Perfect focus.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Lynnie!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Another of your stunning shots Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, jacqi!!!!!!!

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    Stunning shot !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you Tracy!!

  • Kim Bender

    Kim Bender

    This is beautiful!! Love the crisp colors!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Kim … it was definitely a crisp day, too!!!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Wonderful perspective against that blue sky. Almost looks like a cross.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Stephen … yes, is sort of does, doesn’t it!! I’d never noticed that before!!!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Beautiful.. seems like a sculpture or fine piece of art !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Grazi, grazi!!!! Yes, Mother Nature can do some pretty amazing things, can’t she!!!!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    So very pretty Lois.. I can see the wonderful sky through the ice.. You did a great job..

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Chuck!!! what a day it was!! So glad you like this one!!!

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    awesome capture!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Angel!!!!

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Love the depth of field effect with perfect focus on that biggest icicle gleaming in the light, the perfect blue sky as a contrasting backdrop, just beautiful Lois,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks sooo much, dear Rod!!!!!

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Absolutely gorgeous, Lois:))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you, Anges!! I’m so glad you like it!!!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Lois this is gorgeous!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you, Pauline, I only wish you could have seen it with your own eyes!!! It was an amazing day!!!

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    oh, you are so popular… wonderful shot, I hope it’s from last winter

  • Lois Bryan replied

    LOL!! Yes, honey, it’s from last winter, February 3, in fact!!! Thank you!!!

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  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    beautiful!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, sweetie!!!!!!

  • Lesley  Hill

    Lesley Hill

    Lovely!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Lesley!!! Thank you so much, hon!!!

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Brilliant capture, Lois! Looks like crystal!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much Blair … this was taken on the same day as the “Aftermath” shot that was my big potd youknowwhere. Lots more where this one came from, lol!!!!! Thanks sooo much for stopping by!!!

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    beautifully seen and captured.
    looks wonderful against the blue

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Wendy!!!! It was like being in a crystal fairyland that day!!!!

  • MooseMan

    MooseMan

    This is a spectacular shot, Lois. I have favorited it :) The colours and clarity make it photographically beautiful, and the icy twigs are a rare gem of nature. Thanks for sharing this.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, Ted!! This was taken on one of the most beautiful days of my life … it was like wandering around in a crystal fairyland!!

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    so artistic Lois! Love the ice :))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much Tereza!!! So honored that you like it!!

  • Ronald Rockman

    Ronald Rockman

    Brilliant capture has gone into my favourites Lois
    Rock

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, Ronald!! It was an unusual day!!!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    brilliant!!
    ;))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Maggie!!! Mother Nature was very playful that afternoon, lol!!!!

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Oh,I love these colors,pretty shot Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thanks so much, Ildi!! This was taken after the most amazing ice storm … then the sun came out and the world was covered in crystal!!!

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    A simply spectacular shot Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Many thanks, Ken!!! So sorry it took me so long to get back to you!!! There are many more shots from that particular ice storm … sooo glad you liked this one!!!!!

  • daniele baraccani

    daniele baraccani

    amazing capture..incredible, Awesome photograh..me gusta mucho…!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello Daniele!!! My most sincere thanks for your lovely compliment!!!! Muchas gracias!!!

  • Shannon Byous Ruddy

    Shannon Byous ...

    WOW – this is awesome. The ice and the deep color of the sky. Beautiful!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, Shannon … this is one out of so many that I took that day!!! Just a photographer’s dream day!!!

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    very nice

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello my friend!! Thank you for your lovely comment … and I hope you’ll forgive me for not getting back to you sooner!!! Again, my thanks!!!!

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  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    That´s a lovely work!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, thank you!!! I can’t tell you what a fabulous day this was!!

  • ericseyes

    ericseyes

    Nice shot, good detail and macro work.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • amanda Rae

    amanda Rae

    wow and wow again….

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh, thank you!!! I’m so glad you liked this one!!

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoox

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    beautiful capture

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