This Morning's Cool Shot

It was another chilly morning, here in Truckee, California. The snow forecasts lately have been very wrong. We've gotten a little hear and there, but nowhere near the amounts that were predicted. The temperature forecasts have been more accurate, and that means more icicle weather!

I took a little walk across the street to Donner Lake, to see what I could see this morning. This little stream was running pretty hard, splashing, and creating some beautiful icicles. Many photos were shot, but this one caught my eye. I loved the cool tones of the ice in the shadows contrasting with the warm tones of the sunlight on the rock. What do you think? It's not a big dynamic landscape scene, but I really like these little looks at nature being beautiful on a smaller scale.

"Icicles 5"

The cluster of icicles can be seen on the far right.

Cold but happy photographer!

Yes, I'm always trying to sell more prints... which are available for ordering on my website HERE.

Thank you for looking and I hope you are all having a great weekend!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.TruckeeTahoePhotos.com

Icicle Photo Adventure In Truckee, California

Join me on a little hunt for icicles above Donner Lake in Truckee, California. Photography techniques are discussed and keeper images are shown. I also posted the "keeper" photos on the blockchain yesterday: https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@scottshots/new-icy-abstract-photos-which-one-do-you-like-best

These images are available for purchasing as fine art prints here: https://www.scottshotsphoto.com/gallery/Recent-Work-Gallery/G0000CWVA3mDd9tE/

Thank you for watching!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

Great photos for Christmas and Holiday Cards.

And Scott Shots Holiday Gift ideas.

My family and I took our Holiday card photos over the weekend and it got me thinking. Taking a holiday photo on self timer can be difficult and frustrating. And not everybody lives in a beautiful town like Truckee, CA where we have early snow and incredible natural backgrounds to choose from. For these reasons and many more, some people prefer to give Christmas and Holiday cards without a picture of themselves on it.  I can help those people out...

"Snowy Candy Cane in Truckee" - This snow covered Christmas candy cane was photographed in historic Downtown Truckee, CA.

There are many Scott Shots that would make great Christmas and Holiday cards. Did you know you can order greeting cards right through the www.ScottShotsPhoto.com shopping cart? Just click on an individual image in the website or on this blog and look for the "buy photo" button above the image.  The shopping cart with purchasing options will pop up. Look for the "products" tab and you will find all kinds of gift items, including greeting cards, that would make excellent Christmas and Holiday presents. 

"Snowy Christmas Tree in Truckee" - This snow covered Christmas tree was photographed in Historic Downtown Truckee, CA.

Items available through the Scott Shots shopping cart that would make great gifts include:

• Greeting Cards
• Photo Puzzles
• E-Clings (laptop and iPad covers)
• Small Prints
• Canvas Gallery Wraps
• Ceramic Mugs
• T-Shirts
• Playing Cards
• Mouse Pads
• Coasters
• Refrigerator Magnets
• Key Tags

Below are more images that would make great snowy scene Christmas and Holiday gift items or greeting cards. When purchasing at www.ScottShotsPhoto.com, use the coupon code HOLIDAY for %10 off any one purchase (Expires 1/1/2012). Thank you and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

-Scott Thompson

"Snowy Truckee River in Autumn 1" - Photograph of snow covered cottonwood trees along the Truckee River in Downtown Truckee.

"Snowy Truckee River 1" - This foggy and snowy scene of the Truckee River was photographed in Downtown Truckee, CA.

"Icicles 3"- Photographed near Alder Creek in the Tahoe Donner area of Truckee, CA.
Photographed.

"Shack near Brockway Summit"- This old shack was photographed along Hwy 267 near Brockway Summit, CA.
Photographed.