Storm Clouds Over the Lake

Posted by Suzanne (Huntington Bch, California, United States) on 26 February 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

When gifts are given to me through my camera, I accept them graciously. -- Minor White

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Big Bear Lake, California

If you like my photos, please take a moment to leave a rating on VFXY. Just click on the link below. Thank you, Suzanne

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

The natural black and white tones in this shot are a brilliant contrast to that blue sky. Sensational shot Suzanne!

26 Feb 2009 5:13am

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

What a sky. It's quite splendid.

26 Feb 2009 5:19am

john4jack from Corvallis, United States

Terrific composition, Suzanne! Wonderful trees silhouetted against that dramatic sky. The gorgeous blue behind the gray and black is exquisite.

26 Feb 2009 5:35am

Diane Schuller from Hythe, Canada

what a dramatic sky is right! With the trees framing this so nicely it's almost like a painting.

26 Feb 2009 5:41am

Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States

This is a another wonderful composition - I love the deep blue sky and the cloud formations - especially against the trees - nice work Suzanne. Another great quote also!

26 Feb 2009 6:31am

Rags from Plano, United States

What a pretty sight.

26 Feb 2009 6:38am

aurimec from Montesson, France

Une belle composition et un ciel superbe. C'est très joli.

26 Feb 2009 6:49am

Mathilde from Fontainebleau, France

Sublime image! Si douce malgré la tourmente du ciel!! j'aime beaucoup!!

26 Feb 2009 6:55am

Toni from Eastern Washington, United States

It was a dark and stormy night...perfect for taking moody pictures such as this. Well done.

26 Feb 2009 7:26am

@Toni: Thank you Toni, you gave me the title for tomorrow's image.

Richard Standley from Carquefou, France

A terrific capture Suzanne. The sky is slendid!

26 Feb 2009 7:34am

Jean-François from Les Issambres, France

cette photo est splendide c'est toute une symphonie de la nature ......... extraordinaire ! BRAVO !!!!!!

26 Feb 2009 8:03am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Un ciel de toute beauté, splendide image! j'aime beaucoup!!!

26 Feb 2009 8:09am

kerfendal from Paris, France

I am fond of sky this one let me dreaming

26 Feb 2009 8:43am

Sharon from Los Angeles, United States

This is an awesome composition!! well done Suzzane..

26 Feb 2009 8:52am

Manel from Girona, Spain

A five stars shot. Great compositions and perfect control of the light.

26 Feb 2009 9:07am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Gorgeous, I love the blue against the stormy skies

26 Feb 2009 9:21am

Elaine- from Canada

love the colors and contrast here, very dramatic picture! well done you!

26 Feb 2009 9:51am

Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France

beautiful dramatic sky ! I love the bue and dark tones !

26 Feb 2009 9:51am

Philip from Joburg, South Africa

Dramatic sky ! and the silos of the trees I like this one !!

26 Feb 2009 10:20am

EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom

But for the blue sky, you'd believe this was a mono shot, and the contrast works so well. A wonderful observation, Suzanne

26 Feb 2009 12:14pm

Eleftheria from Athens, Greece

Great, dramatic atmosphere!

26 Feb 2009 1:04pm

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada

I agree, great atmosphere!

26 Feb 2009 1:07pm

-1q5yChØt!c- from Persia, Iran

great shot...amazing and wonderful...
also good words here,bravo !!!

26 Feb 2009 1:19pm

Cheryl from Texas, United States

very dramatic! well taken

26 Feb 2009 2:29pm

Marcie from United States

Fantastic mood. Love the dramatic sky!

26 Feb 2009 3:55pm

Don from spokane, United States

The combination of blue sky and threatening clouds makes a very eye-catching image. The lake and the trees make a fine setting for this shot featuring the atmosphere. Nice one.

26 Feb 2009 3:56pm

MrsAmber from London, United Kingdom

Wonderful contrast of the dark and the blue sky. I like this one very much, although something in my subconcious makes me fearful of dusks like these..!

26 Feb 2009 4:26pm

Ajay from Pune, India

Love how those silver clouds stand out in the blue sky. Superb perspective.

26 Feb 2009 4:27pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A very ominous sky but, the blue gives us hope.

26 Feb 2009 4:57pm

Veronelle from Lens, France

nice composition, beautifull effect

26 Feb 2009 5:46pm

peter from new york, United States

thanks for sharing this gift!

26 Feb 2009 6:27pm

PeterFH from Gothenburg, Sweden

Lovely silhouettes against the dramatic sky. Beautiful shot with great colors.

26 Feb 2009 6:41pm

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Dark cloudy sky and black silhouettes of trees makes an interesting dramatic mood.

26 Feb 2009 7:38pm

LauraS from Chico, United States

Very dramatic shot. Beautiful.

26 Feb 2009 7:42pm

lydia from Paris, France

What a wonderful sky a little bit dramatic !!!! I love it !

26 Feb 2009 7:56pm

martie from US, United States

Fantastic sky! It would be hard to do anything but spend time admiring it!

26 Feb 2009 8:12pm

Mary from PA, United States

You and Steve must have been at the same place!! :) amazing how similar they are....gorgeous and dramatic!!

26 Feb 2009 8:51pm

Tammy/Cricket from Huntsville, United States

Beautiful image and I love the sky when it comes alive like this.

27 Feb 2009 12:24am

Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

beautiful shot....love the tree on the left...feathery....

27 Feb 2009 1:14am

AnnfromMontana from Kalispell, United States

Yes! - trees, the blue sky and the light through the clouds - lovely!

27 Feb 2009 1:26am

Walter from Watkinsville, United States

What a great capture of the enchanting sky.

27 Feb 2009 1:33am

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

This is especially beautiful with that touch of blue sky.

27 Feb 2009 2:30am

Barry from Kingwood, United States

WOW! Outstanding image. Ansel Adams also used clouds for dramatic effect. Five stars for sure!

27 Feb 2009 3:40am

grant from kansas city, United States

very powerful shot

27 Feb 2009 4:40am

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

It makes me think...the eye of the storm is blue!!!! An outstanding capture!

27 Feb 2009 5:00am

Lesley from Lincoln, United States

I love this shot! Fabulous lighting.

27 Feb 2009 12:21pm

NarB from Bruxelles, Belgium

Fantastic atmosphere.

27 Feb 2009 2:47pm

Steve from Camdenton, United States

Indeed a simular shot...very nice!

28 Feb 2009 6:57pm

Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom

The colour combination here is very seductive!

7 Mar 2009 10:35pm