Blue Lake - St Bathans reflections

Malin Nordlund, about 1 year ago

Wow,wow,wow! I can’t stop looking! Amazing Shot!

Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

You have a great connection with your landscapes Mel… I can sum up this image as ALL CONSUMING – yes, it just takes you in. Great shot and wonderfully presented here! Beautiful work!

Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

OMG! amazing!!!

Belinda Leopold, about 1 year ago

Stunning-you’ve milked it for all it’s worth, and I’m glad you did!!!!!! :)

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Malin and Paul, we were incredibly lucky with the sky that day

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

and Nicole and Bel :)

alistair mcbride, about 1 year ago

What else can i say,beautiful!

Neil Boucher, about 1 year ago

shaking head This is just awsome!!!!! I’m glad It’s not a competition.

hugo, about 1 year ago

So much happening, almost to distraction. The 2 human figures pale to insignificance in the vibrant color and action all around, great shot!!!

Lachlan Kent, about 1 year ago

FAAAAAAR OUT!!!! This is so good Mel! So good… I keep having to look back at it… WHOAOAOA!

Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago

Incredible Mel!

louise, about 1 year ago

Absolutely amazing cloud formation

and then

its amazing reflection

Outstanding Mel!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks alistair, Neil, Hugo, Lachlan and Sylvia!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

And Louise!

Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago

I’m speechless…...................

updisco, about 1 year ago

Fantastic – what a place, would love to be there! Detail is great and I love the reflection. Well done again Mel (thanks for your suggestions too :)

Kim Roper, about 1 year ago

Mel – this is breathtakingly beautiful, stunning capture of sky and reflections :-)

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Naomi, Paul and Kim, you’re welcome, Paul!

billyboy, about 1 year ago

This is a totally awesome shot Mel. Being in the right place at the right time is part of it, but you have to get it from the right angle and perspective for it to be a success—which is what you`ve accomplished here. Excellent work!

BB

PaulHealey, about 1 year ago

Amazing sky… Nice one Mel.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much billyboy and Paul!

Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago

Oh Mel…This is unique…Lucky Man you are

Rhana Griffin, about 1 year ago

There is just so much to love about this shot Mel, the clouds, the reflections, the light, the perpective. Just captivating!

ozczecho, about 1 year ago

The sky is absolutely amazing…

Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 year ago

Absolutely fabulous! Spectacular!
Congrats Mel on creating a beautiful piece of photographic art! :D

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Catalin, Bellabomb and ozczecho!

Christina Martin, about 1 year ago

Your talent is amazing….your photos OMG!!!!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Paul and Christina!

Peter Marin, about 1 year ago

Great sky and reflection Mel, the wrapping effect is very mesmerizing.
Cheers

Michael Lane, about 1 year ago

Very cool shot. The clouds add so much texture!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Pete and mlane!

Sam Sneddon, about 1 year ago

Great shot Mel, well composed and captured.

KathyT, about 1 year ago

Stunning Mel, absolutely stunning!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Sam and Kathy!

helmutk, about 1 year ago

Wow Mel this is a fabulous shot magic
instant Fave

Brett Foster, about 1 year ago

Nature’s mirror! Amazing reflection and sky. Love it.

rebecca zachariah, about 1 year ago

What a wonderful picture. You know where to go to find this amazing shots.
Well done!

funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago

That is so cool, What a great place Mel, beautiful photograph!

tsums, about 1 year ago

great shot again..x..

Simon Bradfield, about 1 year ago

Have to agree with everyone here, that is a fantastic shot! Nice work, Mel, nice work.

Mike Rees, about 1 year ago

beautiful reflection! it looks like glass.

SylviaHardy, about 1 year ago

Wow Mel – everything is just so perfect – even down to the two people in your landscape!

BuckspalaceUK, about 1 year ago

Absolutely brilliant ! one of the best images I have ever seen!

Biswajit Pandey, about 1 year ago

WoW!!, lovely!!!.

Andy Harris, about 1 year ago

lovely reflection, creates a nice symetry to the overall shot… great!

Sean Farragher, about 1 year ago

this is beautiful

Steven Agius, about 1 year ago

Fantastic shot Mel, love it the reflections off the water perfect.

Dharna, about 1 year ago

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing shot. Love reflections.

lareejc, about 1 year ago

WOW! plus all of the above! So gorgeous!

Halcyon007, about 1 year ago

OMG! Just take it up to that next level. WOW WOW WOW ! ! !

p.s. I like it

robjbez, about 1 year ago

Lovely cloud pattern with reflection. Soothing!

fracturedfotos, about 1 year ago

Just beautiful Mel. I see the other photogs there as well. I love images with other photogs in them.

Jeff Burns, about 1 year ago

This may be your best yet. My God this is fantastic. You are the master of these shots

PennyEdwardes, about 1 year ago

I’m in love with this Mel! Just incredible work!!

Monster, about 1 year ago

What a beauty! You must be a goddess!

Barry L White, about 1 year ago

Awesome clouds, fantastic reflection. Great shot.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thank you so much, everyone!

DarrellMoseley, about 1 year ago

What luck, thats is alsome. When did you take that! Sorry I was late. This group is extremely talented, thanks for sharing. Darrell

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Darrell, I shot this in April this year, over at St Bathans in NZ.

Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

Wow, that’s stunning

Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 year ago

I cannot get enough of this, keep coming back for more, thanks Mel! :D

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Cathleen and Paul!

Lee Burgess, about 1 year ago

Stunning!!! Those clouds are just amazing!!!

Steven Lippis, about 1 year ago

Perfect sky for reflecting in the water! I’d love to see same clouds and same still lake around sunset or sunrise. :D

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Lee and Steven. I’d love to see it too, what a spectacular place this is!

lattermanstudio, about 1 year ago

Perfect!

Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago

Gorgeous Mel!

nicksay, about 1 year ago

Great shot Mel,love the sand ripples beneath the water,complimenting the reflected sky.Great shot.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much lattermanstudio, Helene and nicksay.

Ori Kaydar, about 1 year ago

Love the capture…. nice one!

Basia McAuley, about 1 year ago

It’s perfect, I love it!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Ori and basiamc!

RonniLeigh, about 1 year ago

Everyone has said the same thing I was thinking. lol Photos I like this one is the kind that can get a person to start imaging a fantasy to go along with the picture. Very beautiful!

Sorin Reck, about 1 year ago

Beautiful! Great colours, composition, and mood.

lance leopold, about 1 year ago

Holy Moley,Mel,what a stunning sight,i love it,well done!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much RonniLeigh, Sorin and Lance!

Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago

Ditto all of the above Mel!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Andrew!

Nina1962, about 1 year ago

Amazing love it very much
thankyou for sharing this with us

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Nina!

simonj, about 1 year ago

Your landscape pictures are stunning !!!! This is my favorite….the cantrast is beautiful

Awelker, about 1 year ago

omg! how amazing is this? your eyes dont want to leave the photograph! this is absolutely beautiful mel!

dozzie, about 1 year ago

awesome!!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks SimonJ, Awelker and dozzie!

tonilouise, about 1 year ago

Wow. That is just brilliant Mel. Again with that amazing sky. Where in NZ is this. Must put it on the itinerary for next trip..

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

this is just perfection – your landscapes are an inspiration – beautiful!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

St Bathans, northwest of Dunedin, southeast of Queenstown, in the middle of nowhere. There are some magic old buildings too.

tonilouise, about 1 year ago

I’ve really got to get back there. How’d you find these places Mel?? Were you travelling with someone “in the know”?. Thanks for your comment also. The Dux is in Christchurch, just across from the Arts Centre….xxx

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Toni and Deborah!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

ahhh, Toni, I went on a photographic tour, the guys who ran the tour found all these places :)

Hans Kawitzki, about 1 year ago

Amazing image Mel what else is there to say ? planing a trip to NZ next year,Autumn/Winter ?? don’t know jet trouble is to find these places.

Lindsay Knowles, about 1 year ago

Superb Mel

Rob Leighton, about 1 year ago

Excellent shot!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Hans, here’s the itinerary for the tour I took last year, and its going to the same places again next year. Thanks for your comments Hans and Lindsay!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

and Rob!

Hans Kawitzki, about 1 year ago

Thanks for that Mel

Matt Harvey, about 1 year ago

great shot , looks like you can reach up and touch the clouds, cool

EOS20, about 1 year ago

Wonderful shot Mel!! The clouds look great!

Jon Hawkins, about 1 year ago

I’m going to join with everyone else and say amazing!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks guys.

Annette, about 1 year ago

don’t know what else to say, it has all been said. But is so beautiful and can feel the calmness of it all.

andrew cowell, about 1 year ago

Stunning shot Mel – perfectly presented! :-)

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Annette and Jack!

phil1950, about 1 year ago

Fantastic image, terrific colour harmony and impact, well done

Leeo, about 1 year ago

Oh My….this is absolutely breathtaking Mel….instant fave : )

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Phil and Lee!

Rich Gale, about 1 year ago

lovley image the reflection and cloud detail is great, very well done. Rich.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Rich!

lanced200, about 1 year ago

works for me – great shot

coleen gudbranson, about 1 year ago

wow this is an awsome shot
i did’nt even notice there were people in it until i read the other comments

Debra Trean, about 1 year ago

p e r f e c t i o n!

Hiroko, about 1 year ago

i can see why this one is so popular, it’s nature at it’s best

John Pacifico, about 1 year ago

another great capture Mel… nice work!

stumpy69, about 1 year ago

Stuck for words…..Amazing, well done

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks peeps, much appreciated!

julie anne gr..., about 1 year ago

i knew as soon as i saw this it was one of yours Mel magnificent as usual

petelangman, about 1 year ago

amazing, well done. makes you realize how beautifull this planet is. away from wars etc. thanks

inowicki, about 1 year ago

wow…........thank you for this work

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much to the person who just bought this as a card!! It’s very much appreciated!

Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 year ago

Twas me mate!
i’ve been showing my mum your work and she just loved this piece, her birthday is soon so…. the rest is history! LOL!
Thanks Mel!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Awwww….thanks Paul!!!! I hope your Mum loves it :) Happy b/day PLV’s Mum!!

Caroline Hartree, about 1 year ago

WOW We see those type of clouds so often and take them for granted don’t we. Beautiful shot. :+)

awoni, about 1 year ago

that’s beautiful

migueldelmonte, about 1 year ago

Pure magic Mel.And believe me I’ve seen and captured some stunners myself.
This shot is something else,superb,well done.

illicit, about 1 year ago

this such an amazing piece…just beautiful..

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Caroline, awoni and miguel!

Bjana Hoey, about 1 year ago

F A N T A S T I C image!

Alan Rodmell, about 1 year ago

God damn thats a good shot – Usually when those conditions prevail over here I miss them…. well done mel.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Bjana and arodmell!

jumpy, about 1 year ago

wooooow that is unbelievable!! great shot.

Adrian Donoghue, about 1 year ago

Hi Mel, nice to meet you here. Really like this one.

Sprinkle, about 1 year ago

Quite a fan list you have here! And you deserve it. This is a stunning reflection! You are truely blessed with a breathtaking talent, Mel.

aperture, about 1 year ago

I’m really at a loss as to how you make these look so good.
Is it mainly in subject itself ?
Or the post-processing ?

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Sprinkle and aperture. I expect it might be a combination of both, aperture. The subject was a fabulous one, and being able to process it as HDR helped it over the line.

carpenter777, about 1 year ago

very nice

Lorraine Creagh, about 1 year ago

Wow, I want to be there. Beautiful

AlwaysSmile, about 1 year ago

This is absolutely stunning! You are so very talented :)

Micky, about 1 year ago

Superb!

paul boast, about 1 year ago

splendid capture , mesmerising ….worthy of gold !

Gary L. Suddath, about 1 year ago

Stunning work with awesome clounds and reflextion

Dzian, about 1 year ago

Amazing sky! Nice capture

Antoine Dagobert, about 1 year ago

Mel..what a long scrolling before I can do the type..guess everything has been said already..so keep it up Mel..I love you works! best regards

Annika Strömgren, about 1 year ago

Awesome image!!!!!!!!!

Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago

Excellent presentation – perfect in all aspects – ditto to everything above :-)

Phillip Cooper, about 1 year ago

just spectacular & stunning image, well done, i just love your work

Ana Bradasevic, about 1 year ago

beautifull and spectacular

davidmilne, about 1 year ago

STUNNING!

Jennifer Resemius, about 1 year ago

wow. simply spectacular!

googa, about 1 year ago

I love it and all your work, it’s brillant .

MichaelCouacaud, about 1 year ago

i like the reflection

Chris Willis, about 1 year ago

Fantastic shot…you’re so very talented.

Aspyre, about 1 year ago

LOVE IT holly shit what a place

Heather Rivet..., about 1 year ago

great shot

Kimberly Palmer, about 1 year ago

Mesmerizing!

Hiroko, about 1 year ago

Simply breathtaking Mel, this is gorgeous…

GODD, about 1 year ago

NOW THIS ONE IS REALLY LOVELY!

Torfinn Johann..., about 1 year ago

Fantastic shot Mel! Excellent colours, composition, and reflections. Your work are amazing!

coffee4me56, about 1 year ago

This is a great photo. Love the reflection of the clouds in the water.

lettie1957, about 1 year ago

really lovely shot – - I know where that is.
Nice place too.
regards Aletta

Pauline Jones, about 1 year ago

Brilliant; it’s not easy to achieve a reflection as good as this.

Per Einar Gunn..., about 1 year ago

Fantastic !!!!!!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thank you once again to the lovely person who bought this as a card, I hope you’ll be very happy!

Simon Deadman, about 1 year ago

amazingly vivid – Im sure it makes a nice card but I would love to see it as a larger print.

ceciliam, about 1 year ago

stunning!

Adam Speedie, about 1 year ago

another one. God i wish i was there

jhollister, about 1 year ago

wow amazing shot!

Care, about 1 year ago

Your landscapes are truly stunning, Mel!

gemynd, about 1 year ago

WOW mel just perfection in lanscape so mych depth in the perspective your eye just keeps falling deeper into the horizen…fantastic

jackdicky, about 1 year ago

unbelievable

barnsleysteve, about 1 year ago

love it what else can I say.

marieancolie, about 1 year ago

you are really blessed with lakes and water Mel..

This one looks like paradise too…..... and that sky !!!!!!!!!!! Incredible !
I try to imagine it on top of my head !!
beautiful,

brummieboy, about 1 year ago

Fanatstic composition .. wonderful sky …..

paul romanowski, about 1 year ago

VERY NICE PLACE, IS IT SAFE TO SWIM?

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much everyone. Paul, I believe its safe to swim, although I didn’t.

Elana Halvorson, about 1 year ago

Wow this is great. Love it.

JennySmith, about 1 year ago

What a beautiful pic!

hinting, about 1 year ago

WOWOW!

HDR?

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks you hinting, it is HDR.

Damien Taylor, about 1 year ago

Mel I am amazed by your portfolio and this this image is just out of this world.

Daniela Weil, about 1 year ago

Amazingly beautiful!

REHILL61, about 1 year ago

SWEET!!! ONE OF THE BEST SHOTS THAT I HAVE SEEN. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Glenn1, about 1 year ago

Unbelievable I could look at this for ages

Robin Fortin IPA, about 1 year ago

Only words that come to mind…. HOLY WOW!!!!!!!!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much to the lovely person who bought this card, I appreciate it!!

mesal, about 1 year ago

Stunning, Your work is amazing : )

BethBernier, about 1 year ago

Wow wow wow….love the clouds and how the clear water picked up their reflection…just magnificent matey!!! Was this from your recent trip?

David Harris, about 1 year ago

wow!!!! You must be very proud of this shot! Totaly stunning!

Phillip Moore, about 1 year ago

Friggin amazing! The sky is awesome. The colors and reflections are great. A perfect shot.

vonne, about 1 year ago

What can i say here …. Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Wanda Edwards, about 1 year ago

Gorgeous image!

engride, about 1 year ago

Awesome sky and reflections :D Fave :-)

steve conti, about 1 year ago

Love that shot mel amongst all the others you have great work look forward to view your site more often. steve

Patrick Morand, about 1 year ago

This image is awesome !

kkmeer, about 1 year ago

fantastic photo

sanne, 12 months ago

wow this is so pretty

Vincent Abbey, 12 months ago

Amazing – i said it out loud!

David Iori, 11 months ago

Stunning!

Craig Hender, 11 months ago

Brilliant!

AvenLove, 11 months ago

again amazing

Gayle Shaw, 11 months ago

All of your images are absolutely stunning. I particularly love this one, the reflection and the sky are a fantastic capture.

Marc Evans IPA, 11 months ago

great work mel, well done !

anaphotography, 11 months ago

The reflections are perfect!...Beautiful picture…

antonio, 11 months ago

Another comment….how many comments you have ? Fantastic !!!!!

Alessandro Pinto, 11 months ago

Absolutely Fantastic !!! Sensational Image !!

Eolea, 11 months ago

Beautiful sky!!!