Mirror Lake, Mildford Sound: NZ [New Zealand Pictures]
Uploaded: July 25, 2011 20:59:38
1/30s @ f/22, ISO 800, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 24mm. (N&L)
En route to Milford Sound, we stopped at Mirror Lake. It was formed around 14,000 years ago by glaciation and, blocked by any wind, it reflects Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Unfortunately, the day we were there, it was raining slightly and so the mirror effect was not as pronounced as it usually is.
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
Ellen Hodges July 25, 2011
Soooo very WOW reflections and color, Rona!! Stunning in every possible way!!! #1395976Renaee Dimond July 26, 2011
So lovely! You are so lucky you got it on a still day. When I was there it was windy so was choppy as heck & no mirror effect at all #9554844Michelle Alton July 26, 2011
But you certainly were rewarded with the dramatic sky. Brilliant work, Rona. #9554902Jack Gaskin July 26, 2011
WONDERFUL CAPTURE RAIN OR SHINE I'll take a place like this regardless of the weather.Happy Shooting
JAck #9554990
Linda D. Lester July 26, 2011
Beautiful....the colors just pop after a rain! #9555025Leslie McLain July 26, 2011
Beautiful capture, colors, and reflections, Rona. #9555115Monnie Ryan July 26, 2011
Gorgeous scene with beautiful colors, Rona! #9555285Jake Stanton July 26, 2011
This picture really touched me. Thank you. #9556153Rona L. Schwarz July 26, 2011
Thank you all for such supportive comments! I really appreciate them! #9556642R. J. Laudenbacher July 27, 2011
This is just beautiful Rona. I love the reflection off of this and the scene is gorgeous. I bet it was hard to keep your mouth shut when shooting this because it is such a jaw dropping beautiful place. #9557507Patrick Rouzes July 27, 2011
WOW, gorgeous tones, colors, moody lighting, clarity, reflections & scene here, Rona! This is one exceptional image, my friend! #9557986Rona L. Schwarz July 27, 2011
Thanks so much Becky and Paddy for those great comments - really appreciate them! #9558892Reynaldo D. Reyes July 27, 2011
The not so perfect weather allowed for just the right dynamic range in lighting for a really impressive image that delights and wows! Love the colors and dramatic clouds that get reflected on the water. Excellence here Rona! #9558986Debra R. Harder July 28, 2011
I can see why they call it Mirror Lake! The reflections are gorgeous, Rona!! Love the stormy clouds. They really create a wonderful mood in this spectacular image. BEAUTIFUL! Deb #9560527Rona L. Schwarz July 30, 2011
Thank you so much for visiting, Rey! #9570551Renata Gusciora July 31, 2011
Gorgeous image with fabulous colors and reflections,Rona!Absolutely beautiful! #9572476Rona L. Schwarz July 31, 2011
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