Picture of the day - November 24, 2007

"Textured Beach"

Photo courtesy of Ken Gillespie. Nature and talented photographers have a way of working together to bring out the beauty in the most mundane things, and today's picture of the sun going down over Lake Winnipeg offers a perfect example. I just love how the last rays of the setting sun highlight the beautiful texture of the sculpted sand of Victoria Beach, turning what is normally a pretty, yet fairly typical waterfront view into a scene worthy of a spot on a museum wall. Of course photographer Ken Gillespie had a little something to do with creating such a stunning image. From the wonderful perspective to the spot-on exposure, in my opinion there is nothing about this photograph that isn't absolutely perfect. Here are a few words from Mr. Gillespie about his magnificent handiwork: "This image was shot at Victoria Beach, Manitoba, Canada on the east side of Lake Winnipeg just before sunset on a cool fall night. Lake Winnipeg is the tenth largest freshwater lake in the world, and it will soon freeze over at this location."   --Ken Gillespie Ken invites you to visit his website to check out some more of his wonderful photographs.  Click here to comment on today's picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"