Mystique

The challenge this week in Twitter Photochallenge is "Mystique". This was shot on a fantastic winter day, the clouds opened up for a moment and let this mysterious light down to us.
This was shot pretty much at noon, but the sun never rises more than 7° above the horizon, so we have magic light all day long in Norway this time of year :))

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Discussion
Comments and critique are as always welcome. Let me hear your opinion, why do you like this, or even better, how would you approach this scenery. Give me your thoughts... If you can't find anything to critique, a simple "nice" is cool too :))

Thanks
Got my first #1 Explore photo with this one, and it reached the Explore Front Page too! Thanks to all for comments and faves :))

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mortenprom says:

Check out my newest upload:

Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

~johnny~ says:

herlige skyer:)
kanonbra komp:)

og ha en nydelig romjul:)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dylan.Edwards38. says:

Gorgeous shot and just exquisite light too
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

rapis60  says:

great view!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Malandain says:

wonderful.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Edwin van Nuil says:

Beautiful photo, beautiful view.

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

gallmese says:

Mystique & wonderful (:
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Astrid ~ö~ (I'll be back) says:

Perfekt fokus og fantastisk lys. Veldig bra :)

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

blurredfoto says:

beautiful tones. very well done
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Oddne Rasmussen says:

Pent bilde, liker hvitheten i snøen og at du ser bunnen i sjøen. Fargene er kjempefine og du har skapt fin dybde ;)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Soothsayerman says:

Ahhh, a benefit of living so far north I never realized.

It's magic hour all day!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Russ Barnes [ www.russbarnes.co.uk ] [deleted] says:

Awesome foreground man!
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Chee Seong says:

Yup... we have got great light during winter... but it's gloomy over here most of the time! I love the clarity of those rocks at the fg and the smooth silky water.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sandra.harris10 says:

Well done Morten, a lovely shot.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Toni Duarte says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Mundos magníficos (solo invitación) (Post 1: Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Amal Alameer says:

hi
its very nice
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Diddi Sig says:

Very beautiful!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ÞÓRUNN ツ  says:

Fantastic shot and exposure...
Hope you´re enjoying the holidays my friend :)
Happy new year !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Evim@ge - En vacances - on vacation says:

Mystique ? I don't know, but simple and beautifully captured !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

andrewfuller62 says:

Must be great to have that sort of low angle light for many hours each day. Nice sense of serenity about this one. Cheers, Andrew.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

KrWe says:

Fantastisk godt lys, Morten! God komposisjon også. Jeg liker at øyet blir trukket fra en godt belyst forgrunn til det fabelaktige fargespillet lenger bak. Det er mye å la seg fryde over her! Er snøen helt framme overeksponert? Det er mulig det er min skjerm, men jeg klarer ikke å spore noen konturer eller skygger i det hvite partiet på steinen til venstre. Det er bagateller, uansett - dette er naturens mystikk! Helt opplagt. Godt gjennomført!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bernat... says:

Congratulations!!! your photo reach Explore Front Page
You can download the capture in lab.bernatcasero.com/flickr/frontpagecapture? user=9168553...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ρrakaz says:

Congrats on FP :) It's a superb shot. You can view the screenshot here:
clipyourphotos.com/FP/screenshot/20065
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jon9600 says:

Congrats on front page Morten !!
Beautiful shot , love the sky and simple composition :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

andrewfuller62 says:

Congrats on the front page too Morten. Cheers again, Andrew.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Diego Avolio says:

Foto veramente fantastica. Luci e ombre incredibili!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

merlin600058 says:

Great work !!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

minor victor says:

its very nice, congratulations
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Cumsille says:

excellent light

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bsouthj says:

Outstanding image!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Kemp's Camera says:

This is beautiful!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

-Faizal- says:

Wonderfully composed - your angle works really well. The foreground's rocks and snow are indeed lit up almost by magic - an interesting effect with light on snow. I also like that some detail beneath the water is also visible (though i wish I could see more - more color possibilities). Also, the distant hills/mountains are very good eye catchers too - especially with the low lying sun...
Fantastic image! Really well done!
Happy New Year!
=)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

JaveFoto says:

Incredible capture here.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

darinjoedickison says:

awesome capture...;)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

siskokid says:

Beautiful capture...Very nicely done!
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ragstatic says:

the snow just stands out against the setting !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sannesu says:

Love the magic light! Want to see it some day! Great mood captured!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sigi K ॐ says:

The tones are the most appealing to me. I also love the rock with snow in the foreground as it draws the eye in. Beautiful image on the whole.
Hope you had a good Christmas
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Billie Jane says:

Wonderful moody shot !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

MedioTuerto says:

Maravillosa !!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

David Michel says:

REally wonderful ! Beautiful compo, nice lighting and a mystic ambiancy ! Love this !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bridgy2008 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Unforgettable Landscapes * P1-C3 * (sweeper), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jmmuggianu says:

Magnifique
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

I-SEEN-IT / Ruben S. says:

Nice shot ! Well done !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

M V Shreeram says:

Calm and serene!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

| José A. | says:

Jou. It's really cold. biffffffffffff. great photo

Seen on Fluidr
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ideril says:

Good
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

HΩMΣR [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called TRAVELS of HOMER ODYSSEY + 28,000 "Season's Greetings", and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Arun HC says:

its magical, beautiful
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mau_tweety says:

Great image, congrats Explore!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Allard One says:

Very deserved #1 my friend, this is one awesome shot! Enjoy the success!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

www.andreakamal.com says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Breathtaking Eye-Catcher 20+fave (Invited only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

A magical winter scene ... absolutely special and divine !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

CharleneM50 says:

This is a magical scene. . .love the tones and the snow in the foreground. . .very well captured!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ Katie ann says:

I LOVE THIS FANTASTIC SHOT.

Hi, Your photo has been spotted
and is worthy of an Invitation to

Please add your photo to www.flickr.com/groups/flickrclassique/
We would love to have you join and share this photo with the group.
Invited Images Only! Post 1, Award 3
Please tag "Flickr Classique"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

kirsten.michelle says:

Lovely, beautiful, and awesome. EXPLORE is well deserved!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

NabzIsALamb★ says:

beautiful!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

dáviid says:

Beautiful. It well deserves to be explored. :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani℮l says:

This photo is a real beauty, well done!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Farrugia (chrisfarrugia.net) says:

Beautiful, well done!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

runner.pl says:

Wonderful photo !!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucas Cimino says:

nice shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Mangini Adalberto & Laura (Laura busy) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The PARAGON Gallery - [Post 1/Comm 1]- ***ADMIN INVITE ONLY***, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Milusa says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Aguamaniacos-Watermaniacs! (Post 1, comment 5), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Milusa says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Very Specials Pictures ( Admin Invited photo only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Macrolensfan says:

Veldig bra gjennomført! Det er jo dette du er best på. ND-gradient ut mot havet. Likte spesielt godt fargen og skinnet i snøen. Ser unaturlig, men vakkert ut
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

shanghaimike says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Your VERY BEST ever / Invite Only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Awesome composition!! Well Done!
Please consider to become a member so we can see more of your amazing talent at

Red o.O
Your VERY BEST ever / Invite Only
Please check out the high quality of our photographers and leave a comment or two!
Do you belong here??
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

PRAVEEN VENUGOPAL says:

THIS IS INDEED A BEAUTY !
Have a wonderful year end friend !
Do see my photos when you have the time. .:)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

javirunner says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 1PocodMusica...y Muchas Fotos!! (post 1 and coment 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group! Join !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fjbezos says:

Excelente trabajo.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

cjuel says:

Beautiful and calming. It's the light on the snow and the reflections that got me.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuart Stevenson says:

Great shot, well deserving of the #1
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Arild Heitmann- flickr break.... says:

Beautiful, Morten!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Tristram Lesslie says:

beautiful shot i love it
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

JimbowPhoto says:

"Mystique" very well done. Beautiful capture,
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

albyper says:

Molto bella!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ღ♥ Reem.{Q6R} ♥ღ says:

nice worl
love it
fav sure
keep going

comment if you want Safrto0o
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Swan Song2009 says:

Wonderful!!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Missy Vix™ says:

gorgeous!

I SAW THIS IN:

"THE Unforgettable Landscapes"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

João Paulo de Sousa Ferreira says:

Great Light Composition and color, Congratulations.

I SAW THIS IN:

"THE Unforgettable Landscapes"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

no_23 says:

Saw this in explore... very nice... love it!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Anderson Sutherland says:

I SAW THIS IN:

"THE Unforgettable Landscapes"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Anderson Sutherland says:

Perfect
Congrats
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Images by A.J. says:

Simple and stunning...nice work.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

alexander.garin says:

I SAW THIS IN:

"THE Unforgettable Landscapes"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Soleil is me. says:

Wow!; Greeting from Bangkok :)
This is your Excellent Captured/Treatment image, an inspiration art worked:)
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful image. I pleasure and honor to give the awards. BE HAPPY & ENJOY to display your BEST photos to My amazing group.

SPLENDID PHOTO... YOUR PHOTO WINS THE BEST IN THE INSPIRE GROUP BY THE ADMIN CONSIDERED.

INSPIRE...
You are INVITED to display this wonderful photo
in the INSPIRE Pool, and give the awards to your best friends.

If it didn't bring you joy
just leave it behind
Let's ring in the new year
with good things in mind
Let every bad memory
that brought heartache and pain
And let's turn a new leaf
with the smell of new rain
Let's forget past mistakes
making amends for this year
Sending you these greetings
to bring you hope and cheer
Happy New Year!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

dchogeland says:

Very, very nice, The snow and rocks in the foreground are really vibrant.

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

stefano cipriani (Off...at the moment) says:

...I'm breathless... truly magic !
Happy New Year!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

BIELE - Asturias en Imágenes says:

A beautiful picture, reminds me of a similar Gallen Rowell, I can not criticize, only praise.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

FriaLOve says:

fantastic shot, amazing!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Odyssevs says:

Virkelig bra! Det meste er sagt før meg, du fortjener all rosen.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

luca_eos(www.lucacesari.com is finally ONLINE!) says:

Really nice contrasts and warm light up there. I like the details in the scene. Just one little note: isn't that snow in the foreground a little too bright?
I wish you a fantastic 2010, dear Morten!!!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Iridiai says:

great capture!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

AlpineZonePhotography says:

beautiful landscape!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

VIOLETA de Mil COLORES says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called NATURALEZA EN MAGINA, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

彡erlingsi says:

vakkert
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Pantheon of Treasures ( 100+ Faves / Post 1- Comment 1 ), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

always so pleasant to see your composition
wonderful colours to compose this serene composition, perfect man
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

nerdegutt says:

Så flott det ble meg snødekte steiner i forgrunnen, Morten. Det ga en ny dimensjon til disse "varme" motivene.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Edy Luigi says:

Fantastico !!!

He visto esta bonita captura en
This wonderful picture has been seen in
"Naturaleza en Mágina"

Post 1 – Award 2
Sube 1 – Premia 2
Thank you for adding your photo to the group
Gracias por agregar tu foto al grupo

Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

stella-mia (on vacation) says:

Klar og mystisk bilde!
Nice shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Primed Minister says:

Wonderful mood. Very nicely done.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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mortenprom says:

~~~johnny~~~ says:

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