Pass between Faalegi (495m) and Mandale (574m), near the Lac d'Ibardin, near Hendaye and Biriatpu - Col entre Faalegi (495m) et Mandale (574m), près du Lac d'Ibardin, vers Hendaye et Biriatou, Pays Basque
December 2010, Panasonic Lumix DMC fz38, 3000 x 4000
Another photo I took the day after Christmas…
Kai Brockbank photos 
First, the light is great hitting at the perfect angle. It really adds texture. Second. All the ruts make it a little strange. It makes me wonder what it is all about.
By: Michael Rawluk on January 9, 2011
at 3:28 am
Thanks Michael! I’m so glad you said this! I was amazed at all the textures in the tussocks with the remains of the snow and the sun coming from an angle. I hope the photo is worthy of the real thing! The ruts are from a track going up the hill.
By: Kai Brockbank on January 9, 2011
at 5:16 pm
Looks like the prefect time of day the way the shadows are beginning to draw out… Nicely captured Kai…
By: FS Photography on January 10, 2011
at 12:06 am
Thanks! I’m always amazed at how in winter it can look like it’s 6 o’clock in the evening when it’s actually just 3 o’clock!
By: Kai Brockbank on January 10, 2011
at 10:58 am
Nice shoot.
By: chorwin on January 14, 2011
at 12:14 am
Thanks Chorwin, I’m so glad you like it!
By: Kai Brockbank on January 14, 2011
at 6:53 pm
Love it and the others. Not only are the photos interesting (often on a number of levels), but I just got home from four months in Pamplona, and seeing the area in your shots is making me nostalgic. 🙂
By: Vandrelyst on January 14, 2011
at 3:28 am
Thanks! I’m glad you like it! How interesting that you’ve just got back from Pamplona. I hope these photos bring back good memories! 🙂
Thanks so much for visiting and commenting, I really appreciate it.
By: Kai Brockbank on January 14, 2011
at 6:58 pm
I like this very much. Colour and texture.
By: Graham on January 24, 2011
at 1:57 pm
Thanks Graham! Both those elements really got me captivated.
By: Kai Brockbank on January 26, 2011
at 4:24 pm
Reminds me of what we have now here. A thin layer of snow, but the sun finally came out so it will be gone soon. We don’t get much snow here in west Texas. I tried to get some pictures this morning, so maybe I will have some to post in a day or two. A very nice, scenic picture, Kai.
By: Bob Zeller on February 4, 2011
at 7:40 pm
That’s exactly what we’ve had on the mùountains round here, a thin layer that’s mostly gone by the end of the day.
I’ll be curious to see your snow photos on your blog.
Thanks for stopping by today, Bob!
By: Kai Brockbank on February 5, 2011
at 9:59 pm
Hi Kai, beautiful photograph!! I love the texture shown up by the sun skimming over the ground. And I can feel and “see” the cold… Well done.
By: Jan on March 28, 2011
at 6:18 pm