Blue Lake - St Bathans reflections

Malin Nordlund, 11 months ago

Wow,wow,wow! I can’t stop looking! Amazing Shot!

Paul Vanzella, 11 months ago

You have a great connection with your landscapes Mel… I can sum up this image as ALL CONSUMING – yes, it just takes you in. Great shot and wonderfully presented here! Beautiful work!

Nicole Goggins, 11 months ago

OMG! amazing!!!

Belinda Leopold, 11 months ago

Stunning-you’ve milked it for all it’s worth, and I’m glad you did!!!!!! :)

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Malin and Paul, we were incredibly lucky with the sky that day

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

and Nicole and Bel :)

alistair mcbride, 11 months ago

What else can i say,beautiful!

Neil Boucher, 11 months ago

shaking head This is just awsome!!!!! I’m glad It’s not a competition.

hugo, 11 months ago

So much happening, almost to distraction. The 2 human figures pale to insignificance in the vibrant color and action all around, great shot!!!

Lachlan Kent, 11 months ago

FAAAAAAR OUT!!!! This is so good Mel! So good… I keep having to look back at it… WHOAOAOA!

Kitsmumma, 11 months ago

Incredible Mel!

louise, 11 months ago

Absolutely amazing cloud formation

and then

its amazing reflection

Outstanding Mel!!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks alistair, Neil, Hugo, Lachlan and Sylvia!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

And Louise!

Naomi Frost, 11 months ago

I’m speechless…...................

updisco, 11 months ago

Fantastic – what a place, would love to be there! Detail is great and I love the reflection. Well done again Mel (thanks for your suggestions too :)

Kim Roper, 11 months ago

Mel – this is breathtakingly beautiful, stunning capture of sky and reflections :-)

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Naomi, Paul and Kim, you’re welcome, Paul!

billyboy, 11 months ago

This is a totally awesome shot Mel. Being in the right place at the right time is part of it, but you have to get it from the right angle and perspective for it to be a success—which is what you`ve accomplished here. Excellent work!

BB

PaulHealey, 11 months ago

Amazing sky… Nice one Mel.

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much billyboy and Paul!

Catalin Soare, 11 months ago

Oh Mel…This is unique…Lucky Man you are

Rhana Griffin, 11 months ago

There is just so much to love about this shot Mel, the clouds, the reflections, the light, the perpective. Just captivating!

ozczecho, 11 months ago

The sky is absolutely amazing…

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Absolutely fabulous! Spectacular!
Congrats Mel on creating a beautiful piece of photographic art! :D

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Catalin, Bellabomb and ozczecho!

Christina Martin, 11 months ago

Your talent is amazing….your photos OMG!!!!!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much Paul and Christina!

Peter Marin, 11 months ago

Great sky and reflection Mel, the wrapping effect is very mesmerizing.
Cheers

Michael Lane, 11 months ago

Very cool shot. The clouds add so much texture!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much Pete and mlane!

Sam Sneddon, 11 months ago

Great shot Mel, well composed and captured.

KathyT, 11 months ago

Stunning Mel, absolutely stunning!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much Sam and Kathy!

helmutk, 11 months ago

Wow Mel this is a fabulous shot magic
instant Fave

Brett Foster, 11 months ago

Nature’s mirror! Amazing reflection and sky. Love it.

rebecca zachariah, 11 months ago

What a wonderful picture. You know where to go to find this amazing shots.
Well done!

funkyfacestudio, 11 months ago

That is so cool, What a great place Mel, beautiful photograph!

tsums, 11 months ago

great shot again..x..

Simon Bradfield, 11 months ago

Have to agree with everyone here, that is a fantastic shot! Nice work, Mel, nice work.

Mike Rees, 11 months ago

beautiful reflection! it looks like glass.

SylviaHardy, 11 months ago

Wow Mel – everything is just so perfect – even down to the two people in your landscape!

BuckspalaceUK, 11 months ago

Absolutely brilliant ! one of the best images I have ever seen!

Biswajit Pandey, 11 months ago

WoW!!, lovely!!!.

Andy Harris, 11 months ago

lovely reflection, creates a nice symetry to the overall shot… great!

Sean Farragher, 11 months ago

this is beautiful

Steven Agius, 11 months ago

Fantastic shot Mel, love it the reflections off the water perfect.

Dharna, 11 months ago

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing shot. Love reflections.

lareejc, 11 months ago

WOW! plus all of the above! So gorgeous!

Halcyon007, 11 months ago

OMG! Just take it up to that next level. WOW WOW WOW ! ! !

p.s. I like it

robjbez, 11 months ago

Lovely cloud pattern with reflection. Soothing!

fracturedfotos, 11 months ago

Just beautiful Mel. I see the other photogs there as well. I love images with other photogs in them.

Jeff Burns, 11 months ago

This may be your best yet. My God this is fantastic. You are the master of these shots

PennyEdwardes, 11 months ago

I’m in love with this Mel! Just incredible work!!

Monster, 11 months ago

What a beauty! You must be a goddess!

Barry L White, 11 months ago

Awesome clouds, fantastic reflection. Great shot.

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thank you so much, everyone!

DarrellMoseley, 11 months ago

What luck, thats is alsome. When did you take that! Sorry I was late. This group is extremely talented, thanks for sharing. Darrell

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Darrell, I shot this in April this year, over at St Bathans in NZ.

Cathleen Taraw..., 11 months ago

Wow, that’s stunning

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

I cannot get enough of this, keep coming back for more, thanks Mel! :D

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Cathleen and Paul!

Lee Burgess, 11 months ago

Stunning!!! Those clouds are just amazing!!!

Steven Lippis, 11 months ago

Perfect sky for reflecting in the water! I’d love to see same clouds and same still lake around sunset or sunrise. :D

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Lee and Steven. I’d love to see it too, what a spectacular place this is!

lattermanstudio, 11 months ago

Perfect!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Gorgeous Mel!

nicksay, 11 months ago

Great shot Mel,love the sand ripples beneath the water,complimenting the reflected sky.Great shot.

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much lattermanstudio, Helene and nicksay.

Ori Kaydar, 11 months ago

Love the capture…. nice one!

Basia McAuley, 11 months ago

It’s perfect, I love it!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Ori and basiamc!

RonniLeigh, 11 months ago

Everyone has said the same thing I was thinking. lol Photos I like this one is the kind that can get a person to start imaging a fantasy to go along with the picture. Very beautiful!

Sorin Reck, 11 months ago

Beautiful! Great colours, composition, and mood.

lance leopold, 11 months ago

Holy Moley,Mel,what a stunning sight,i love it,well done!!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much RonniLeigh, Sorin and Lance!

Andrew Bosman, 11 months ago

Ditto all of the above Mel!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Andrew!

Nina1962, 11 months ago

Amazing love it very much
thankyou for sharing this with us

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Nina!

simonj, 11 months ago

Your landscape pictures are stunning !!!! This is my favorite….the cantrast is beautiful

Awelker, 11 months ago

omg! how amazing is this? your eyes dont want to leave the photograph! this is absolutely beautiful mel!

dozzie, 11 months ago

awesome!!!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks SimonJ, Awelker and dozzie!

tonilouise, 11 months ago

Wow. That is just brilliant Mel. Again with that amazing sky. Where in NZ is this. Must put it on the itinerary for next trip..

Deborah Parkin, 11 months ago

this is just perfection – your landscapes are an inspiration – beautiful!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

St Bathans, northwest of Dunedin, southeast of Queenstown, in the middle of nowhere. There are some magic old buildings too.

tonilouise, 11 months ago

I’ve really got to get back there. How’d you find these places Mel?? Were you travelling with someone “in the know”?. Thanks for your comment also. The Dux is in Christchurch, just across from the Arts Centre….xxx

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Toni and Deborah!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

ahhh, Toni, I went on a photographic tour, the guys who ran the tour found all these places :)

Hans Kawitzki, 11 months ago

Amazing image Mel what else is there to say ? planing a trip to NZ next year,Autumn/Winter ?? don’t know jet trouble is to find these places.

Lindsay Knowles, 11 months ago

Superb Mel

Rob Leighton, 11 months ago

Excellent shot!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Hans, here’s the itinerary for the tour I took last year, and its going to the same places again next year. Thanks for your comments Hans and Lindsay!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

and Rob!

Hans Kawitzki, 11 months ago

Thanks for that Mel

Matt Harvey, 11 months ago

great shot , looks like you can reach up and touch the clouds, cool

EOS20, 11 months ago

Wonderful shot Mel!! The clouds look great!

Jon Hawkins, 11 months ago

I’m going to join with everyone else and say amazing!

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks guys.

Annette, 11 months ago

don’t know what else to say, it has all been said. But is so beautiful and can feel the calmness of it all.

andrew cowell, 11 months ago

Stunning shot Mel – perfectly presented! :-)

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much Annette and Jack!

phil1950, 11 months ago

Fantastic image, terrific colour harmony and impact, well done

Leeo, 11 months ago

Oh My….this is absolutely breathtaking Mel….instant fave : )

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks Phil and Lee!

Rich Gale, 11 months ago

lovley image the reflection and cloud detail is great, very well done. Rich.

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks so much Rich!

lanced200, 11 months ago

works for me – great shot

coleen gudbranson, 11 months ago

wow this is an awsome shot
i did’nt even notice there were people in it until i read the other comments

PNFdeb, 11 months ago

p e r f e c t i o n!

Hiroko, 11 months ago

i can see why this one is so popular, it’s nature at it’s best

John Pacifico, 11 months ago

another great capture Mel… nice work!

stumpy69, 11 months ago

Stuck for words…..Amazing, well done

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Thanks peeps, much appreciated!

julie anne gr..., 11 months ago

i knew as soon as i saw this it was one of yours Mel magnificent as usual

petelangman, 10 months ago

amazing, well done. makes you realize how beautifull this planet is. away from wars etc. thanks

inowicki, 10 months ago

wow…........thank you for this work

Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago

Thanks so much to the person who just bought this as a card!! It’s very much appreciated!

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Twas me mate!
i’ve been showing my mum your work and she just loved this piece, her birthday is soon so…. the rest is history! LOL!
Thanks Mel!

Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago

Awwww….thanks Paul!!!! I hope your Mum loves it :) Happy b/day PLV’s Mum!!

Caroline Hartree, 10 months ago

WOW We see those type of clouds so often and take them for granted don’t we. Beautiful shot. :+)

awoni, 10 months ago

that’s beautiful

migueldelmonte, 10 months ago

Pure magic Mel.And believe me I’ve seen and captured some stunners myself.
This shot is something else,superb,well done.

illicit, 10 months ago

this such an amazing piece…just beautiful..

Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago

Thanks Caroline, awoni and miguel!

Bjana Hoey, 10 months ago

F A N T A S T I C image!

Alan Rodmell, 10 months ago

God damn thats a good shot – Usually when those conditions prevail over here I miss them…. well done mel.

Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago

Thanks Bjana and arodmell!

jumpy, 10 months ago

wooooow that is unbelievable!! great shot.

Adrian Donoghue, 10 months ago

Hi Mel, nice to meet you here. Really like this one.

Sprinkle, 10 months ago

Quite a fan list you have here! And you deserve it. This is a stunning reflection! You are truely blessed with a breathtaking talent, Mel.

aperture, 10 months ago

I’m really at a loss as to how you make these look so good.
Is it mainly in subject itself ?
Or the post-processing ?

Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago

Thanks Sprinkle and aperture. I expect it might be a combination of both, aperture. The subject was a fabulous one, and being able to process it as HDR helped it over the line.

carpenter777, 10 months ago

very nice

Lorraine Creagh, 10 months ago

Wow, I want to be there. Beautiful

AlwaysSmile, 10 months ago

This is absolutely stunning! You are so very talented :)

Micky, 10 months ago

Superb!

paul boast, 10 months ago

splendid capture , mesmerising ….worthy of gold !

Gary L. Suddath, 10 months ago

Stunning work with awesome clounds and reflextion

Dzian, 10 months ago

Amazing sky! Nice capture

Antoine Dagobert, 10 months ago

Mel..what a long scrolling before I can do the type..guess everything has been said already..so keep it up Mel..I love you works! best regards

Annika Strömgren, 10 months ago

Awesome image!!!!!!!!!

Joyce Dickens,..., 10 months ago

Excellent presentation – perfect in all aspects – ditto to everything above :-)

Phillip Cooper, 10 months ago

just spectacular & stunning image, well done, i just love your work

Ana Bradasevic, 10 months ago

beautifull and spectacular

davidmilne, 10 months ago

STUNNING!

Jennifer Resemius, 10 months ago

wow. simply spectacular!

googa, 10 months ago

I love it and all your work, it’s brillant .

MichaelCouacaud, 10 months ago

i like the reflection

Chris Willis, 10 months ago

Fantastic shot…you’re so very talented.

Aspyre, 10 months ago

LOVE IT holly shit what a place

Heather Rivet..., 10 months ago

great shot

Kimberly Palmer, 10 months ago

Mesmerizing!

Hiroko, 10 months ago

Simply breathtaking Mel, this is gorgeous…

GODD, 10 months ago

NOW THIS ONE IS REALLY LOVELY!

Torfinn Johann..., 10 months ago

Fantastic shot Mel! Excellent colours, composition, and reflections. Your work are amazing!

coffee4me56, 10 months ago

This is a great photo. Love the reflection of the clouds in the water.

lettie1957, 10 months ago

really lovely shot – - I know where that is.
Nice place too.
regards Aletta

Pauline Jones, 10 months ago

Brilliant; it’s not easy to achieve a reflection as good as this.

Per Einar Gunn..., 9 months ago

Fantastic !!!!!!!

Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago

Thank you once again to the lovely person who bought this as a card, I hope you’ll be very happy!

Simon Deadman, 9 months ago

amazingly vivid – Im sure it makes a nice card but I would love to see it as a larger print.

ceciliam, 9 months ago

stunning!

Adam Speedie, 9 months ago

another one. God i wish i was there

jhollister, 9 months ago

wow amazing shot!

Vacant Plot, 9 months ago

Your landscapes are truly stunning, Mel!

gemynd, 9 months ago

WOW mel just perfection in lanscape so mych depth in the perspective your eye just keeps falling deeper into the horizen…fantastic

jackdicky, 9 months ago

unbelievable

barnsleysteve, 9 months ago

love it what else can I say.

marieancolie, 9 months ago

you are really blessed with lakes and water Mel..

This one looks like paradise too…..... and that sky !!!!!!!!!!! Incredible !
I try to imagine it on top of my head !!
beautiful,

brummieboy, 9 months ago

Fanatstic composition .. wonderful sky …..

paul romanowski, 9 months ago

VERY NICE PLACE, IS IT SAFE TO SWIM?

Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago

Thanks so much everyone. Paul, I believe its safe to swim, although I didn’t.

Elana Halvorson, 9 months ago

Wow this is great. Love it.

JennySmith, 9 months ago

What a beautiful pic!

hinting, 9 months ago

WOWOW!

HDR?

Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago

Thanks you hinting, it is HDR.

Damien Taylor, 8 months ago

Mel I am amazed by your portfolio and this this image is just out of this world.

Daniela Weil, 8 months ago

Amazingly beautiful!

REHILL61, 8 months ago

SWEET!!! ONE OF THE BEST SHOTS THAT I HAVE SEEN. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Glenn1, 8 months ago

Unbelievable I could look at this for ages

Robin Fortin IPA, 8 months ago

Only words that come to mind…. HOLY WOW!!!!!!!!!

Mel Brackstone, 8 months ago

Thanks so much to the lovely person who bought this card, I appreciate it!!

mesal, 8 months ago

Stunning, Your work is amazing : )

BethBernier, 8 months ago

Wow wow wow….love the clouds and how the clear water picked up their reflection…just magnificent matey!!! Was this from your recent trip?

David Harris, 8 months ago

wow!!!! You must be very proud of this shot! Totaly stunning!

Phillip Moore, 8 months ago

Friggin amazing! The sky is awesome. The colors and reflections are great. A perfect shot.

vonne, 8 months ago

What can i say here …. Breathtakingly Beautiful!

amberafternoon, 8 months ago

Gorgeous image!

engride, 8 months ago

Awesome sky and reflections :D Fave :-)

steve conti, 8 months ago

Love that shot mel amongst all the others you have great work look forward to view your site more often. steve

Patrick Morand, 8 months ago

This image is awesome !

kkmeer, 8 months ago

fantastic photo

sanne, 7 months ago

wow this is so pretty

Vincent Abbey, 7 months ago

Amazing – i said it out loud!

David Iori, 7 months ago

Stunning!

Craig Hender, 7 months ago

Brilliant!

AvenLove, 7 months ago

again amazing

Gayle Shaw, 7 months ago

All of your images are absolutely stunning. I particularly love this one, the reflection and the sky are a fantastic capture.

Marc Evans IPA, 7 months ago

great work mel, well done !

anaphotography, 7 months ago

The reflections are perfect!...Beautiful picture…

antonio, 7 months ago

Another comment….how many comments you have ? Fantastic !!!!!

elbambino, 6 months ago

Absolutely Fantastic !!! Sensational Image !!

Eolea, 6 months ago

Beautiful sky!!!

snookchaos, 6 months ago

you have a natural talent for catching the beauty of gods mastery this pic should hang on the wall of everyones home its incredible