Today's Snowy Shoot At Donner Lake
Yes... I got out yet again on the cross-country skis today at Donner Lake, here in Truckee, California. I try to get out a few times a week for exercise and to enjoy the Great OutDoors. And of course, I almost always bring the Canon camera with me.
I wasn't really expecting to shoot much today. There was some strong winds with last night's snowstorm, so most of the snow wasn't looking perfect in the trees, the wind tends to knock it off of the pine needles, it falls onto the soft snow on the ground, and it leaves a less than perfect look. However, out at the lake shore, away from the trees, the snow was still looking nice and smooth. The sun was out today so we had bright whites, a bit of blue sky, and some dynamic looking clouds. It all motivated me to actually take the camera out of my backpack and get some cool shots!
These below were all shot handheld with the Canon 5DS R and a 24-105mm lens. No lens filters, flash, or tripod were used.
I thought I was done shooting and was on my way back to the cross-country ski trail when I stumbled upon these icicles. They had the perfect background so I got the camera back out, and went back to work. Yes, I said work... These will all be on my website soon, available as large and small fine art prints. I also offer image licensing of my images, high resolution versions can be purchased and downloaded through my website, and used in publications or in a business's printed and online marketing efforts.
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Thanks for looking and I hope you all had some great outdoor time today as well!
Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com
Another round of breathtaking shots from you! Simply love your style of shooting and the subjects you pick for your photography! Keep up the good work 💪🏻
Thanks @gabrielatravels! Many more photos to come... Hoping for a great wildflower season this year.
This is awesome, look at the way the ice is suspended up there. This is a masterpiece I must confess.
Thank you @tranquil3! I love it when icicles form on the trees, it feels magical.
This is lovely... The photos are clear and captivating, the icicles simply magical.
Glad you like them @yellow74!
You took amazing pictures I must confess. They are really looking so beautiful
Thank you @biyimi! It was a beautiful day out there, indeed.
You said you didn’t expect yourself to shoot today which means you were not prepared for it but I’m amazed by the way you still have a wonderful shot
You’re really good at taking pictures
It's true, lol. I did not expect to get the camera out.
But it's always a good idea to have the camera with me up here. The scenery is always changing and there is often something beautiful and unique to shoot.
The photographs look great and show how beautiful nature can be. The harmony conveyed by the images, where purity can be appreciated, is magnificent.
It seems to be a very peaceful place with a very impressive view. It really makes you want to be there!
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It's very peaceful out there, indeed. I love finding a boulder to sit on and I just stare at the view for a while.
As always, the scenery is great. The icicles on the pines are cool!
Glad you like those cool icicles! It was the only little area that actually had icicles stuck to the trees so I was very happy to stumble upon them.
Beautiful shots! I love catching blue skies in the winter. All you need is a sheet of ice on that lake for the perfect shot haha
Thanks! A blue sky with fresh snow is the best! No real ice with this storm, it was way too windy. Just a bit along some of the shore.
I always look forward to your next shot. You are so good at this.
Thank you @smith1321! I hope to shoot and post many many more...
In the first photo, I am reminded of my sweet cravings and indulgence, it's like a brown cake with a lot of icing. That's how sweet the first photo was.... Then those photos with icicles just made my day. Wow!
Ha! Now I'm getting hungry... Glad you liked those!
In winter only we get such a view in the sky when the sky is clear and there are clouds it is a very beautiful view and this place is really very beautiful it is very nice to see the natural views.
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Glad you liked seeing that @djbravo! It's such a magical time of year here.
Your last two photos are breathtaking 🤩 The frozen water falling from the tree looks mesmerizing.
Those icicles were a great sight to see. Glad you liked the photos!
Wonderful site. Water ice crystals are sparkling. These shots should be add on Window XP themes.
I like that idea.... Glad you like them, thank you!
These are great shots. The photos are so clear
Thank you @precab!
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