very nice color palette

OHH Mark, this is one of your most gorgeous scenes yet. I say yet, as I know, I can expect ANYTHING from you. You get a little camera in your hands and you make a million out if it... in no time. I dont know what you are made of. lol. But this peace is just breathtakingly beautiful. And I tell you, I dont mind looking at ice and snow, when it is captured so superbly. I adore this shot.

amazingly beautiful ! love he colors !

Well, well, well... I have to agree with Helle - this is definitely one of your best photos yet! WOW Mark - everything is just perfect. The last light of the day turning the sky a pinkish hue reflected in the snow. The barren trees add height and interest and the composition is a classic "thirds" compo! Perfect! I also see your heart in this image... beautiful!!!

No holding you now, Mark! An absolute corker..and I'm so impressed you are out there at dawn..Great Scott!

Wow, I just love that pink-gold light! What a beautiful shot!!

glorious light!!! superb capture!!

Mark this is such a stunning image and one of those you can't take your eyes off of. Here it seems you found the perfect scene and waiting until just the right moment to capture all of it's beauty. Thank you so much for sharing such lovely sights with us from Chicago.

Amazing work! Such perfect light and wonderful composition. Well done.

glorious light and the compo works

Just when I think you can't surprise me again, you do!! This is beyond beautiful; it's glows and sparkles and gives off so much light it seems electric. It seems kind of familiar, maybe one of the places we walked last fall. But no matter, just WOW!!!

Am wondering if this is the part of the lake that have been too. Very familiar; love the lighting!

A lovely dawn scene,Mark.Who knew that early morning light upon the snow was so beautiful. Thanks to your perceptive eye we can all share in this.

I've been looking at some snow scenes I've recently taken from the air...I see drizzled icing on mountains reminding me of an iced bunt cake. Here in your fine photo I see white icing like my mother used to put on hot cross buns. What is it with me seeing icing everywhere? Whatever it is, it leads me to say that I love the way the master baker has placed the icing on the cake you've presented us with today. These early morning shots of yours always involve fresh, dawn light...just painting the edges of elements in your scenes. Wonderful.

Really nice scene. Great lighting! Excellent capture!

belle photo!!

terrific excellent image! i like to see that sunrise light, i'm more in the sunset mood, because i am usually a late riser ;-D

Stellar POV and DOF, plus gorgeous early morning colors and light/shadow effects revealed in this creme de la creme of a capture, Mark, with really cool snow textures! And, yes, it does look cold out there.

A very gorgeous yet frosty shot. Love the lighting.

Love the colors.Stunning capture!

Outstanding shot!

I love this shot -- the wake forming those long, slow rollers is just gorgeous, and feels just right with the snow and ice. The light is fabulous! I can't believe the shots you're getting. You've taken to photography like nobody I've ever seen! Phenomenal results, dear one. You kick a$$!

Gorgeous shot as always. I love the lighting in this and the wide view and clear details. Thanks for sharing the beauty in nature that I miss when I sleep.

...io non amo molto il lago; trovo che il fondale sia poco compatto, dandomi la sensazione delle sabbie mobili; ma trovo comunque questa foto stupenda. Penso che anch'io mi sveglierei all'alba per catturare questo meraviglioso momento.:)

What wonderful lighting you caught in this beautiful capture. I see you were up really early too as the lights are still on. Well worth the effort for this splendid result.

Beautiful colors in this shot - well done! Also, happy birthday!

The tender dawn lighting is superb! A breathtaking view along the shore! Those waves are smooth as glass and just as reflective, amazing. Your camera is like a paint brush in your hands, smiles.

Even in the city, the snow casts is magic. I love this - the light, the slow water, th ship drawing the eye into the distance. Fabulous.

I love the light and color! They seem to merge into a single entity. Everywhere the sun is being welcomed with glowing colors. Even the shadows seem to be in a moment of waiting for their turn in the sun. In the depths of winter, here is a glorious moment of rebirth. Excellent!