Ice Boats by joansmor

Ice Boats

Had a successful afternoon photo shot with my nephew in tow. I was up to Sebago Lake. My new 365 friend @kerfree took a picture I think is from the same spot. ( http://365project.org/kerfree/365/2015-01-20)
I have a challenge from @psychegrrrl to show movement. Now probably she meant to have a little blurr. But though it wasn't as cold as I expected at mid twenties and icey underfoot I wasn't keen on dragging out my tripod to play with motion blur. So hope she will accept this as my first attempt.
@psychegrrrl Here is my first attempt to answer your challenge.
@kerfree I think I took this in the same spot as the picture you captured the other day. My good luck that they were coming in to back it up so I could get some good close ups.
January 21st, 2015  
Nicely captured. I've never seen an ice boat. You could also tag this for the transportation challenge.
January 21st, 2015  
@linnypinny Thanks I'll do that.
January 22nd, 2015  
What a gorgeous sight! Looking at the tracks behind one of the boats, I'd say there has been movement there! In such a lovely setting, better you go again and enjoy it some more another day!
January 22nd, 2015  
This is lovely...the light reflection on the ice is great. Looks like fun .. if I was about 40 years younger!! Thought now sure my balance and skills ever have been good enough for this sport. Love image .. love that sky!
January 22nd, 2015  
The scene is quite unique and well captured with the reflection, the impressive color of the sky and the unusual sport.
January 22nd, 2015  
Nicely shot !! Must be a fun sport.
January 22nd, 2015  
:)
January 22nd, 2015  
I like the composition - three is always good - and fascinated by the image. I've never heard of ice-boating before but I can imagine it must be very fast and exhilarating.
January 22nd, 2015  
Love the composition and the color of the sky. What an interesting subject!
January 22nd, 2015  
Great shot Joan! They must be fun to watch- who would think you could sail on ice?!
January 22nd, 2015  
The sky colors are phenomenal and the ice boats are lovely the way they are situated on the lake....Very symmetrical....
January 22nd, 2015  
Stunning photo, great composition
January 22nd, 2015  
This is stunning. You can interpret it how ever you wish. A Fav for me.
January 22nd, 2015  
What?? You didn't want to drag your tripod out in the freezing weather??? ;) I really like the textures and colors on the ice and horizon, along with the triangulated composition. A lovely shot.

On a personal note, I went to summer camp on Sebago Lake as a young girl, in the 1970's. It does my heart good to see this. Thank you. :)
January 22nd, 2015  
The sky against the white ice is beautiful, interesting sport.
January 22nd, 2015  
That looks like fun! Beautiful light.
January 22nd, 2015  
@rosiekerr I know the location of a couple of those. Always thought that they would be fun for the children. Myself I went camping in the 60's at the state park with my parents and once with our girl scout troop.
January 22nd, 2015  
@tande Seems like your kind of sport.
January 22nd, 2015  
I've never seen anything like this before. How amazing.
January 22nd, 2015  
Like @888rachel I've never seen this before. What fun that must be. Thanks Joan, I love how much we learn about the world through 365 eyes.
January 22nd, 2015  
Super shot, the sport new to me, Great shot fav!
January 22nd, 2015  
Lovely shot Joan. Good pov how you have the 3 yachts in the frame. Bonus was a nice sky
January 22nd, 2015  
Wow...that looks cold! I love the sky colours.
January 22nd, 2015  
Joan, how fabulous your drive up here was rewarded with such a great photo opportunity! Yes you found my go-to spot at the top of Jordan Bay - how did you get the ice sailors to pose for you??? Beautiful image!
January 22nd, 2015  
Love the addition of the coloured sky especially so early in the day. Great shot, Joan.
January 22nd, 2015  
Lovely photo.
January 22nd, 2015  
Great composition. I'd love to have a go at something like that.
January 22nd, 2015  
Love this Joan. FAV
January 22nd, 2015  
Excellent capture and. Fav.
January 22nd, 2015  
Ice boating sounds fun. Lovely shot
January 23rd, 2015  
Very nice - miss seeing winter sports like this. As kids in MA we would make a sail for our sleds and ride like the wind on ice!
January 24th, 2015  
@linc Then you know the sound they make when flying. It is a cool sound. They weren't really flying here, the wind had died down.
January 24th, 2015  
Fabulous photo Joan! Lovely sky as well. If you squint, you can imagine these ice boaters are sailing on water on a balmy summery day. ;-)
January 24th, 2015  
what an interesting scene! i don't know that i've ever seen ice-boating in action before... this is a lovely composition... and the sky in the background is awesome!
January 24th, 2015  
@sharleen You can squint that much?
January 24th, 2015  
That looks like a rush!
January 25th, 2015  
Lovely shot Joan and that looks like fun
January 25th, 2015  
I've never seen anything like this ice-boating. This is a very well-done strong photo. Bravo!!
January 26th, 2015  
Great shot, Joan!
January 26th, 2015  
Fav your photos are fantastic
January 26th, 2015  
Wow, I love sailing but haven't heard of ice-boating, I don't know whether I'd be brave enough to try it though!
January 28th, 2015  
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