On Frozen Pond

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I probably should not have been standing in the middle of this frozen pond.

But when you are raised in Texas and you rarely get to see anything frozen, you get fascinated by large frozen bodies of water. I just stared at it for a long time like a deer that's never seen headlights in the forest. I felt the saying, "When in Rome", and somehow replaced it with "When in Reykjavik..."

I slowly shuffled my feet out to the middle, using my tripod as an Imperial Hoth Walker to secure my footing. Once I got to the right spot for the lens, I ripped off a few shots before heading over to the safely of the shore.

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Daniel Familia Photography says:

Nice colors.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

David G Photography says:

Beautiful! Love those blue hour shots...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ecstaticist says:

Whoa that ice is superb. Great processing, Trey. Wicked.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jk10976 says:

wonderful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Aditya Grandhi says:

.. do as the Reykjavikans do? :)
Beautiful colors/lighting.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

calamur says:

i just love the blues with the reflection of light. just makes such a perfect scene..
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lindsaypunk says:

this is gorgeous! love the colors and the reflection on the ice!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mudpig says:

so cool :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Wentzel says:

Love the reflection of the lights on the ice.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

just saw this now
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Craig B 73 says:

Very nice
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

ice ice baby? hehe
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ronsho © says:

so good.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Blue Hour says:

WOW! Incredible!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

walnut_iguana says:

cool
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

★ JHWest says:

Beautiful job sir.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Martín-O says:

must be a beautiful place,
it´s a perfect picture.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ZekaG says:

Awesome. Love the reflection on the cold ice...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick.Hocker says:

Oh what we photographers will do to get a photo. Life is not as important as getting the perfect shot.

This is a fantastic shot. The details in the ice are mesmerizing. Beautiful work.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fotophriendly says:

this image looks like it was taken under a Christmas tree!:)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Fiora says:

Beautiful shot as always.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

rapis60 says:

great shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

somewheretropical says:

Check trhe cracks out in that ice!!! A little risk with a very nice return!!! Wonderful capture!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

haha thanks yall... funny
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

paul (dex) says:

very beautiful shot !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Shauna Lea says:

What an amazing, beautiful, one--of-a-kind shot. Breathtaking and timeless!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Saccon says:

Great blue hour capture !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jimgspokane says:

Fabulous! Absolutely stunning!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mbonocore says:

Amazing Trey, and the coupled with the fact that you had the cojones to walk out on that lake with a camera worth as much as some new cars, takes you to the next level of Photog Supremacy!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

castevens12 says:

Gorgeous. Yeah, you probably shouldn't have been out on the ice. What's life without a little risk?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

darrenstone says:

Thats a cool one!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mbonocore says:

@catstevens.......forget about his life! I am sure he would have been able to swim for safety! But his best friend, Mr. Nikon D2X, may not have shared his fate!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

carpediem*** says:

beautiful light, colors!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

LE POULAILLER says:

wow!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

voyageAnatolia.blogspot.com says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photography Club of Flickr, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

_DaveAdams says:

Sweet shot, nice description.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniele Cherenti D A N Y C.80 says:

wow..amazing
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

vasi v says:

Spectacular reflections! It was worth the risks!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mischiru says:

Fantastic colors!

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piyubansode7 says:

अए
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

victorf says:

Superb colours and reflections. Well worth the danger of going out on the ice :-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

macropoulos says:

Fantastic!
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aa_just_thowt says:

And it gives such a wonderful texture to the reflections..
Brave chap!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

P Rubens says:

Beautiful shot, wonderful lighting! Have a nice weekend.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Hamad.A says:

Waaaaw Great
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

JoLiz says:

Amazing!!!

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Lester Shih says:

Brilliant! love the contrast and colors! good work!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

salmi_pawi says:

You risk yourself for taking this shot? I salute you sir! Spectacular blue reflection. Hv a great weekend!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lester Shih says:

btw, congrats on explore!!! cant wait for your next work
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ossie13 says:

Fantastic reflections................

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norvegia2005sara says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Deep North, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Erroba ( Brand new dad ) says:

Frozen reflections look even better than normal water reflections.

Stunning !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Erroba ( Brand new dad ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called EAQIO, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

NatashaP says:

Brilliant!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

timuunk says:

Amazing!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

* taltal says:

Beautiful shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

titter85 says:

Superb!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

i.rashid007 says:

Wonderful Effort !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

RevrendMaynard says:

Dude... excellent shot. You never cease to impress me.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

annfrau says:

simply amazing!
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kiirsti says:

Oh wow! So pretty...the colours are great!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kay N says:

Lol...........I can just see you, inching your way out on the frozen ice..........I'm glad it didn't break on you!

Amazing photography...........
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

-Travel Man- says:

superb shot!! really great work!
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

clgg says:

Fantástica, genial, bonito color
Brilliant, nice color
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Aaron.Russell says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Choice Cuts, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nicklagun says:

Beautiful
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

AndreaScotto says:

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

BENJIECI (off for a while) says:

Perfect!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

laverrue says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Crème de la Crème/Cream of the cream, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

martius says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Grandes fotografos en flickr - Big photographers of FLICKR y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Orthen says:

Absolutely beautiful light and love the reflection!

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elementalPaul says:

That could have had a nasty ending! Well worth the effort though, those reflections on the ice are great and, to be fair, the ice does look pretty solid! If you can't stand on frozen water in Iceland where can you do it?! :-)
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natalia martinez says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado captura digital y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

greensake says:

beautiful capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Doktor Dumbom says:

Very nice!

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DamianD23 says:

Worth it! This is amazing!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Berksmickey says:

you are my hero!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

WonderfulTime says:

Amazing Colors. If I was in the same spot as you I would have done the same. My wife would have yelled at me for walking out on to the lake but I would have tried.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

joseelmonero says:

Esta espectacular la foto
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

rabidash* says:

Congrats...
Seen On Explore..#

You Are A Light Painter!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

M de Moss photography says:

Gorgeous!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

EJP Photo says:

Another beautiful one!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

janardhanrao400 says:

Wonderful
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tok Wae says:

Simply amazing....well done!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Beautiful shot Trey.....love the 'story' too!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

peturgunnarsson says:

Wow!
Very good!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Messié says:

Beautiful ! I love the light on the ice...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

petergibbons949 says:

great shot and story.

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milap28 says:

Cc
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

YOUneak says:

The play of the lights on the skaters tracks is a nice touch to a wonderful image.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ஃ முதல் அ வரை says:

Lol, would make a perfect script for Family guy's Peter character. Nice shot, Trey.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ says:

WOW~~~
Sooo beautiful!!!
It's magical!!!
^____________^
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dmitrijs says:

Thanks for another exceptional shot !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharky_MB says:

Superb reflections and color mix! You have courage!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

gorgeous
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mistymisschristie says:

Absolutley stunning image....as usual my friend!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called HDR:Striving Toward Excellence: POST 1/ AWARD 1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Papafrezzo says:

a super place... perhaps we should make a trip over to support the local economy...

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madcrow says:

marvellous shot
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