2015-02-01 u-shape by mona65

2015-02-01 u-shape

Yes it is winter here,… they say. Not really cold for this time of the year though.

The rowers train year-round on the lake, also sailboats we see, and of course the fisherman. But this lonely guy stand-up-paddling long distances back and forth, is a rare sight at this time of the year.

Tried to make a b&w picture with an U-shaped histogram,… but imho those where all boring. So I go with this one, with high contrast, showing an u-shaped valley instead. First picture for my flash-of-red-february.

Details and an extremely interesting abstract from Ann H. LeFevre @olivetreeann you can find here: http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/27173/flash-of-red-february-week-1
My husband and kids love SUPs and I believe it's the fastest growing water sport in the world! Nice silhouette and light with the strong dark of the mountain dividing the glistening water from the wispy sky. Very effective.
February 1st, 2016  
I like the contrast with the silhouette - nice capture.
February 1st, 2016  
Marvellous B&W image love the sun shimmering on the lake
February 1st, 2016  
I love the strong contrast of light and dark and, ohhh, that beautiful sparkle on the water! This looks even more beautiful on the black background, too. Perfect start to Flash of Red February!
February 1st, 2016  
Wonderful capture -- beautiful light!
February 1st, 2016  
Beautiful!
February 1st, 2016  
Haha, I tired for a u shape histogram too, but like you opted for one that wasn't! I love this and the sparkles.
February 1st, 2016  
I love the high contrast to this shot. The alps are incredible and I love the silhouette of person paddling.
February 1st, 2016  
Comp and light are gorgeous, and I like the silhouette of the paddler against the lightest part of the water. Fav for me.
February 1st, 2016  
He just doesn't seem to have enough clothes on.
February 1st, 2016  
It's a cool silhouette, captured very nicely. Love the strong darks and lights and shapes.
February 1st, 2016  
Very nice
February 1st, 2016  
Great shot, Mona. The contrast between the alps and the water is striking. I think I abandoned the histogram also:) And thank you for the follow.
February 1st, 2016  
Fabulous imagine and works very well in b&w
February 2nd, 2016  
Incredible shot, Mona! Just beautiful... love those layered mountains in the background, too.
February 2nd, 2016  
Nice depth
February 2nd, 2016  
Gorgeous high contrast taking the eye right to the subject
February 2nd, 2016  
Beautiful, dramatic b&w.
February 2nd, 2016  
Brave sole. I love the snow covered mountains in the background. Besides the contrast of B&W, it is a contrast of summer and winter.
February 2nd, 2016  
Very striking image, Mona!
February 2nd, 2016  
Once again absolutely beautiful, the layers of light and shadow and textures are topped off by the silhouette of the paddle border
February 2nd, 2016  
Perfectly engaging b&w, wow... well done.
February 2nd, 2016  
Another amazing shot of your wonderful lake M. He does not look like he is wearing enough cloths for winter sports, so it "must" be warmer than usual for your winter. I'd love to send some of our snow your way. Or you could just come visit? :D
February 2nd, 2016  
Greta composition
February 2nd, 2016  
Fabulous!
February 3rd, 2016  
Stunning view, and paddling in February how unusual!
February 3rd, 2016  
wonderful
February 5th, 2016  
great isolated subject
February 8th, 2016  
afraid of nothing !!!
February 11th, 2016  
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