The Winter Solstice at Midnight in a Perfect World

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To see the 2009 version please click here! The Winter Solstice at Midnight During a Perfect World 2009

I wanted to do something to bring in winter, since the season has officially started. This is shot is actually an Infrared HDR that I shot during the day. With the use of Photoshop I was able to turn it into night. Stars and moon were added as well as the darkening of the sky. The Infrared effect and clouds were as is. No textures or separate images from other photos were used to make this.
Hope you all had a great weekend!

I think this image is much better seen Large: View On Black

Dec 22nd: Thank you all for helping me achieve this! #1 Explore! :-)

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(210 comments)

EMIL CENZATO says:

Wonderful,really nice pictures!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Sphexes says:

Awesome treatment, Bruce! Great mood you created here!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

BooWho2 :) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Serenity & Tranquility, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

beautiful mood...... what a wonderful shot........
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Antoinette vd Rieth says:

Fairytale image, love the processing you did.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

57mondays says:

WOW! a total frozen and perfect dreamland!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bubbles.* says:

that looks too koooool!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick Campagnone says:

absolutely stunning image. I could look at that for hours.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

boileraae says:

this is amazing. what a gorgeous piece of art!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Justin Woodall says:

Gorgeous...absolutely gorgeous. Amazing job on this. Favorite for sure. Happy holidays, Bruce!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jainyc says:

nice shot
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Millenaar says:

Excellent work!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Joep R. says:

So cool man! Amazing work!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

JeroenKoning says:

Wow! Beautiful work! Really amazing how you accomplished this from a day photo.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ZpanishZcorpio says:

This looks first class.........what an atmosphere and mood !!!!!

Like a Xmas Card !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Artie | Photography :: Seeya in 2010 says:

wow! u have created a magical moment bruce!! only u can turn day into night!! merry xmas ;) & hope u've a great weekend!

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e_digitalis says:

wow, so cool
looks like aurora borealis....

you're a master magician :)

happy holidays!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Dantelespagnol [  iMac  ] says:

Wooow it's just perfect !!
Great work
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Uncletom2007 says:

Wonderful job of processing and creating the image. Love the detail of the big dipper!
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

mudpig says:

great work on this image - it looks perfect!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

UGArdener says:

Seen in Explore this Sunday Evening - great work!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

mookio 阿默 says:

very beautiful Infrared shot !
Wish you have wonderful day in Merry Christmas!

Be Happy :-D
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

...hallam says:

really amazing, just a beautiful image
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ahswan says:

Stunning image. Well done!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

cutterhoward says:

Wow, such a great effect!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

VickerMonkee says:

beautiful creation!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

law_keven says:

Another stunning landscape image, I love the lighting, colours and tones, keep up the great work...:O))
Congrats on making Explore..:O))
Your a creative genius my friend, I hope your having an awesome Monday....:O)))

(Seen In Explore)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

NXphoto says:

Wow! Crazy shot! Great long expo at night!! Definitely a fav!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

dondee.. says:

one word, faved hehehe!!=P
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

attiev says:

Beautiful night shot! Congrats on Explore!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Faddoush says:

Magnificent!!!

seen in explore.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

garryloke says:

a BIG BIG FAVE ....

great image !!!!

Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Nounou 12 Maryse says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vos plus belles photos/Invite pictures only., and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Still a splendid photography today!!
The challenge of the week is opened, comes to take part many, does not forget to come to visit our galleries with topic!!
Good Monday! Friendships

Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Lochithea [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Chariots of Nature ~ New Contest : Snow, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

This is a truly Chariot of Nature image!!
You are INVITED to add it to our group:

♠ Post 1 / Comment 1
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Billie Jane says:

This is a magical gorgeous perfect work !!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

2eyesphotos [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called soul of photography(invited only/COMMENT AND FAVE ON 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

~ foqiazafar ~ (ON / OFF) says:

Wow stunning shot well done !!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

IrOqUaI * andrea franci * says:

see on explore! compliment!

This picture is Flickrific!

Please add it to the Flickrific group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Sue's Keepsakes says:

Congrats on Explore.. a stunning capture.. beautiful scene..
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Nolleos says:

Nice shot and great processing!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

amber {in the shadow of za'ha'dum} says:

WOW--gorgeous! :D

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

A.Alwosaibie says:

Awesome work..
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Nancy Rose says:

amazing work!!! congrats on page 2!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Emely [Merry Christmas!] says:

Very well executed, it really looks like a beautifully lit winter night! Instant fave
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Razumichin says:

stunning creative work!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

Now this is some incredible artwork!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Artie | Photography :: Seeya in 2010 says:

congrats on #1 bruce!! you are the man! i got the screenshot of the calendar.... if u haven't had it, let me know.. i will email that to you :D cheers!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

allly says:

Amazing!
It looks like a postcard...a wonderful one! :-)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

gia_365days says:

so beautiful!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

AHMED... says:

I adore your creative capabilities!

Congrats for No. 1 position on explore!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Paradox :0- says:

This is extreamly beautiful. It give me such a cold wintery feel.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

David M. Zuber says:

wow!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

achmad_mgl says:

My house
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan Walczak says:

very cool!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Rousset says:

Speechless...Huge fave dude !!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sminky_pinky100 (Busy In & Out) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Our Memories, Our Times, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sbadi02 says:

So gorgeouse pic.Just love it.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

micronirav (Not Active) says:

Awesome pic. Any words will not do the proper justice to your pic. Truly I am speechless now. Can't get enough of it. Watching it over and over and over again. :0) I wish I can have it as a desktop wallpaper.

Instant favorite.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Crossfire. says:

I see what you do with landscapes, and it just shows me how little finesse and skill I have. Don't worry, this is a good thing, it makes me strive more.

I love this shot, it's so absorbing, and the elements you have added are so subtle that I never even considered that they were additions.

Perfect.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

* mateja * - Have a Happy New Year! says:

Excellent work!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Maphi74 - read my profil says:

Wonderful Pic !!!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Marc´s Flickr Group - Post1/Comment1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

George Goodnight says:

Wonderful photo, great work.

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<wikd> says:

Very cool! Congrats on explore!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

r.e.e.m says:

wow, this is amazing!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

moises-en-flickr says:

Hermosísimo. Mágico y fantástico.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

(Erik) says:

Amazing effect. Truly beautiful...

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Morbit Photography 2008 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Show us your best, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

risquillo says:

Amazing work!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Felipe's Photos says:

the infrared effect is amazing!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

albyper says:

Meravigliosa!!!!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

CurveTo says:

Wow!! great !!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bigcatwcu says:

Awesome! Absolutely wonderful. Well done. Instant favourite.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

GraveBone says:

this is awesome
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ Katie ann says:

Fantastic..

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.
Please tag "Flickr Classique"
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Madame Tigri :) says:

waouw !
I just started Photoshop, and don't understand a single thing...
but hey, you rock ! at least, you give me hope !
:)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Dragos Cosmin-not available says:

If you keep looking you can find beauty in the most
unexpected places. Beautiful
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

tcd_ipswich says:

A beautiful piece well planned and expertly adapted in Photoshop. A True testament to your artistic talent and technical skills.

Fantastic.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

arterondo says:

This is just brilliant. Love it...wonderful work. Congrats.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sklender says:

That is simply outstanding. A Favorite.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Atraz says:

Fantastico!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

MajaCro [deleted] says:

Looks like a fairy tale :) Beautiful!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

gato-gato-gato says:

Lovely shot, really nice.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

rabidash* says:

Wonderful work. Love it.
Congrats...
Seen on Explore...#
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

annfrau says:

Stunning shot!!

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darth_bayne says:

@All: I really want to thank each and everyone of you for taking the time to comment on my photo and helping me make it back into Explore! Christmas definitely came early for me this year! Thanks everyone and Happy Holidays!

@Clausfire: Ahh thanks man! That means a ton to me. Your creativity definitely helps drive me :-)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Nilton Ramos Quoirin says:

Amazing work! Looks like an image from a Santa Claus tale. Excellent processing!

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.;°èLena°;. [deleted] says:

wonderful :D
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Soleil is me. says:

Congrats, we talked about the fabulous images, and I can imagine how is your image beautiful. Such the great artistic eyes to captured it. I pleasure and honor to give you the awards. Feel free to display your best photos; to be the member;
[If you do not prefer to join us, PLEASE DO NOT makes rude statements, all people are friends, thank you]

SPLENDID PHOTO!! YOUR PHOTO WINS
THE INSPIRE INVITATION!

INSPIRE!! Invite ONLY!
You are INVITED to display this wonderful photo
in the INSPIRE Pool, and give 2 awards!

Honor to invite you to be happy at:-
SPLENDID PHOTO!!YOUR PHOTO IS
INVITED TO MY SPECIAL GALLERY!!

Kornrawiee's Gallery!!Invite ONLY!

This is an Astounding Image!!
Please tag your photo with "Astounding Image"
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

catzinahat says:

gorgeous!! wow.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

goofypikz says:

Magical stuff.

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Right About Me says:

This is so enchanting!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sleman_bm91 says:

‏@‎
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Artie | Photography :: Seeya in 2010 says:

there you go bruce! :D congrats!!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

aviana2 says:

Great work. My fave.
Congratulations on Explore #1!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Sylvain Mercier says:

Great Facinating shot!!!
Very good job!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

lennylenny1 says:

Amazing shot, a little soft in full size but amazing nevertheless.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sensuous flooow design says:

Whoa!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Elton Boss® [deleted] says:

Nice pic! I put this pic like wallpaper in my Smartphone was beautiful! ;)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

rosping says:

Excellent photos in every respect, wonderful colors
and details

I take this opportunity to thank you for your virtual
presence in my photostrem during 2008 and wish
you and your family a fabulous Christmas and
Happy New Year! Rosping

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Len Langevin says:

Wow! This is phenomenal! Great work.

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*dfoster says:

Your photo has been appraised as a Platinum Photograph
We would be honored to have your photo in our group!
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