"Glimmerglass", a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

The last in James Fennimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tails was the novel "The Deerslayer" which was set on the shores of Glimmerglass Lake which in real life was Otsego Lake where Cooper's grand manor lay.
There is something about the light on this lake that brings out amazing reflections.
It was a warm spring day but there was a very thin layer of ice in the middle of the lake forcing me to turn back on my way to the "Singer Sewing Machine Castle."
Oh well I should be back in a couple of weeks to get that shot.

vmf-214, carper, saxo042, ktanska, Floydian, jhm, Longroute, Charo, asajernigan, Gerrit, mumek ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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vmf-214 (1648) 2009-04-02 19:12

Hi Tom,

Wonderful nature view you captured a lovely reflection on the water. Nice lighting and colors, Well done on the framing and clarity along with the sharpness. Great job Tom.

Best regards
Jason.

satinder (71) 2009-04-02 19:56 [Comment]

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plimrn (21344) 2009-04-02 20:56

Hi Tom,
Cooper's Glimmerglass Lake is an apt title for your beautiful work. The detail of the bare trees in the reflection is just amazing. I love those little waves radiating out from the bow of your kayak and you're right, the light is special.
HLJ, Pat

carper (96) 2009-04-02 21:22

nice one Tom,
I like the atmosphere out this boat, the reflection and the place is very nice, good action shot, have a nice day.
regard jaap

saxo042 (38078) 2009-04-02 23:06

Hi Tom,
Very kind of you to invite us to this canoe trip! I can just feel the slow movements of the boat here, gliding to the shore. There is a very good holiday feeling in this quiet landscape. Wish I was there "in reality" as well!
Kind regards
Gunnar

mesutilgim (0) 2009-04-02 23:39

Hi Tom,
Wonderfull scene, very well captured. Nice bright colors and very good pov. Nice reflections.
Glimmerglass is a german word. Does it have any reason why a lake is been named with a german originated word.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

ktanska (44464) 2009-04-02 23:49

Hi Tom,
Very nice addition to you kayak series. Yes it's those reflections that make this interesting. Red buildings add colour to view still waiting to turn greener.
Kari

Fransx (1457) 2009-04-03 2:02

Hi Tom,

Very well exposed picture. I like the reflections on the water, even the prow of the boat is well placed.
Regards.

Francis Xavier

Floydian (30970) 2009-04-03 3:27

Hi Tom,

You have showed this pov before and also here it works wonderful with the boat in front of you. The trees are still bold and waiting for some sunshine. The calm water gave you a nice reflection along the shoreline....a very nice build up composition.

Regards,

Henk

jhm (211734) 2009-04-03 3:27

Hello Tom,

Very kind of you to invite us to this canoe trip
Wonderful nature view you captured a lovely reflection on the water.
There is a very good holiday feeling in this quiet landscape. Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

jplebrun (21208) 2009-04-03 5:27

Hi Tom
tu es déjà sur l'eau avec ton kayak pour prendre de superbes photos, belle présentation, bravo.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

toto (0) 2009-04-03 6:00

Bonjour,
belle photo de cette pointe de kayak ou canoé duquel vous faite une belle série de prise.
Jolies couleurs, beaux bâtiments sur cette coline, beaux arbres et magnifiques reflets sur cette eau calme.

Amitiés Thomas

pauloog (11751) 2009-04-03 6:17

Hello Tom,
A fine view of American daily life at the lake - or should I say week-end life ? Fine reflections and the point of your boat brings the veiw to life.
Regards,
Paul

baba_flies (8829) 2009-04-03 7:52

Hello Tom! You always have these wonderful adventures and even if I still sit on my office chair for another hour or so, it is a pleasure to join you, feels like floating along. Ice on the lake, this seems like a long winter, very much like ours (but there is hope, I can see a clear blue sky outside). Such nice homes along the shoreline, they must have wonderful views, I am sure. Happy weekend, Barbara.

Longroute (19600) 2009-04-03 12:06

How it should be nice to paddle in this lake!
The calm water and its pictoresque reflections conveys a relaxed mood and attitude. The red houses fit perfectly in this environment and so does your kayak. I can almost hear the splash of the paddles. And you are right: the light is special here and you have produced a colourful and enjoyable composition. Spring is in the air...
Best regards,
Donato

Charo (51290) 2009-04-03 17:27

Hello Tom,
A picture in your gallery is already a classic, the bow of your kayak in different places.
Perfect and beautiful reflections in the water and a wonderful light.
Good weekend.
Greetings,
Charo

asajernigan (21427) 2009-04-04 5:26

Tom,
You have captured a great reflection here which gives the photo depth and balance. The inclusion of the front of your kayak helps give the shot a sense of depth and direction. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The angle created by the shoreline leads the eye through the shot nicely.
TFS,
Asa

Gerrit (62042) 2009-04-05 8:13

Hi Tom.
fine light and excellent composition.
Great atmosphere,
Regards, Gerrit

mumek (20226) 2009-04-07 2:18

Good morning Tom!
Yes! You must go over there after few weeks in spring time.It is really wonderful place. I like very much your photos with front of your kayak in the foreground. You captured a very clear, beautiful natural colours. Thanks for posting
regards
ziggy