Sun Pillar ~ Autumn Sunset over a Permafrost Forest ~ Interior Alaska

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Webshots Featured Homepage POTD 06 October 2007 ~ Featured Member's Choice Most Viewed and Most Downloaded Outdoors and Outdoors Fall Scenics 04 October 2007 ~ A spectacular bolt of scarlet red light beams straight up into the night sky at sunset. Image is unaltered, unedited, with no post-processing. ~ "Reds, yellows and golds arise because the air itself, small dust and aerosol particles smaller than the wavelengths of visible light, 'Rayleigh scatterers', scatter short wavelength blue and green rays much more strongly than longer wavelength yellow and red. The remaining direct unscattered light is dimmed but relatively enriched in reds and yellows. Absorption of specific green and blue wavelengths by ozone and water vapour molecules redden the light further. The sunset rays are sometimes reflected back and forth between clouds and the ground. All this goes to makes a spectacle seemingly painted with every colour and shade of the palette. Pillars are created by reflections from approximately horizontal crystal faces but the side faces of columns are inclined at all angles. The key is that the crystals have orderly orientations - they do not tumble. A 'singly oriented column' drifts with its long axis nearly horizontal and has two rotational freedoms. Its long axis can point in all azimuthal, NSEW, directions. The crystal adopts all rotational positions around the long axis." A sun pillar is a vertical shaft of light extending upward or downward from the sun. Typically seen during sunrise or sunset, sun pillars form when sunlight reflects off the surfaces of falling ice crystals associated with thin, high-level clouds such as cirrostratus. The hexagonal plate-like ice crystals fall with a horizontal orientation, gently rocking from side to side as they fall. When the sun is low on the horizon, an area of brightness appears in the sky above (or below) the sun as sunlight is reflected off the surfaces of these tipped ice crystals. ~ http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hba se/atmos/blusky.html ~

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  • This is fantastic! The light beam shooting straight up is a beautiful accent to an already beautiful sky! Great photo! -Randy

    said photo of rjscholten rjscholten 10 months 7 days ago

  • Amazing - what a beautiful picture - fantastic

    said photo of maj1970 maj1970 10 months 7 days ago

  • Wow! What an incredible shot! The color is so intense, and the ray from the sun beaming up makes the scene very special. Great work. Carole

    said photo of deangeliaz deangeliaz 10 months 7 days ago

  • I don't think that I have seen anything in all of Webshots to compare to this photograph. A solar pillar is an extremely rare atmospheric anamoly and to photograph one so aptly is a real testament to the photographer. The ancients used to bow down and worship these as if it were God incarnate. I too stand in awe. I fully expect to see this photograph, indeed, this entire album as a feature in the very near future. Sharon, just when I tell you that it can't get any better... it does. Wow! Clark from O'ahu.

    said photo of clarkth clarkth 10 months 7 days ago

  • BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY! Clark from O'ahu

    said photo of clarkth clarkth 10 months 7 days ago

  • Hi Sharon... What a breath taking photo... This is fabulous... I have never seen a solar pillar.. And never even heard of it before... Thanks for enlighting my life with this heavenly photo... I just love it... Great, beautiful, awesome, fantastic shot... Way to go Sharon... Have a wonderful evening.. JoAnn

    said photo of joannzo joannzo 10 months 7 days ago

  • Sharon; This is a truly amazing photo and even more amazing description of what is happening here. I have never in my life seen anything like nor was I even aware that this happened in nature. Is this something that only happens in the far north hemisphere? I think that everyone should see this photo and your commentary to help them to understand and have a deeper understanding of our incredible world. Thank you for sharing this with us, dear friend. I am in awe of your talent and hope that this amazing photo will be featured for all to see. Warm regards, Marjie

    said photo of windflowers43 windflowers43 10 months 7 days ago

  • WOW this is so beautiful i just love it

    said photo of thewise000 thewise000 10 months 7 days ago

  • Wonderful shot and description,

    said photo of annedm1 annedm1 10 months 7 days ago

  • A beautiful sun pillar in a wonderful landscape.I saw such sun pillar too once and was also lucky to capture it.

    said photo of haneveercoremansshots haneveercoremanssh... 10 months 7 days ago

  • What an outstanding photo image, just beautiful in every way. The subtle outline of the low cloud cover as well as the delicate hues in the evening sky make for a superlative view of nature's end-of-day surprise. Extraordinary!

    said photo of mypinklotus mypinklotus 10 months 7 days ago

  • FASCINATING!!!

    said photo of mirjana316 mirjana316 10 months 7 days ago

  • Sharon, in all my life I have never heard of this, let alone see this. This is so fabulous and astonising I wonder why webshots has not snatched it up and made it into a POTD. The info. you have given is at once mindboggling and awe inspiring. What Nature does in a grand scale is beyond comprehension. We may scientifically understand it, but, to come anywhere near recreating it is well nigh impossible. Thank you, my dear, for this wonderful spectacle. It made my day! Cheers, Suresh

    said photo of suresh_krishna suresh_krishna 10 months 6 days ago

  • Indeed a fascinating shot Sharon. An adorable red flaming sky and this spot of beam rays in the centre makes absolute stunning me.

    said photo of utehempel utehempel 10 months 6 days ago

  • very nice!

    said photo of unforgettableali unforgettableali 10 months 6 days ago

  • What a beautiful capture!! Truly amazing colors and shades and the trees pasted on the sky. Awesome!!!

    said photo of thesouth_31088 thesouth_31088 10 months 6 days ago

  • God is awesome. What more can be said. Beautiful. Thanks for the in-depth explanation.

    said photo of albertsville albertsville 10 months 6 days ago

  • Thanks to Marjie, I came to see this before heading to work. ... Your description, Sharon, is complicated, but without it, it would be a photo - but an exquisitely beautiful one!

    said photo of ladybug591 ladybug591 10 months 6 days ago

  • This sunset is fantastic.

    said photo of fuij fuij 10 months 6 days ago

  • Dear Sharon, I got a message from Clark of O'ahu to come see this photo. Well, the search did not work, but.....why did I think of YOU then.....I cannot tell! Maybe somewhere, in a pocket of my brains, there was a little light blinking....Anyway, I looked for the messages you left at my cicada shot and I came here...and I found the miraculous shot!!!I for sure don't understand anything of the explanations written below the shot (too scientific!!!), but the shot is a rare and impressive capture!I bookmarked your page and will be back to look at your photos on the big screen!Friendly regards, Gabriela from Japan

    said photo of shukun20 shukun20 10 months 6 days ago

  • This is a beautiful opening capture for this album. Your commentary is indeed most fascinating as to what is happening here!

    said photo of rainingviolets rainingviolets 10 months 6 days ago

  • Sharon, a truly amazingly beautiful photo - it must have been simply awesome being there in person. How lucky we are that you were, so we can now all share those few wonderful moments with you. Many thanks, Coco

    said photo of kayandjay100 kayandjay100 10 months 6 days ago

  • Wowza! Sharon this is magnificent. I too had never heard of this phenomenon. What an extraordinary capture. I can imagine the moment you first happened upon this, the excitement of the moment. We now get to share a little of your experience because of this incredible shot. Thank you for sharing. -Brent

    said photo of bjclarke1 bjclarke1 10 months 6 days ago

  • Hi Sharon, super photo & better than the others on the skies album that I saw when you pointed me in the right direction to interpret one of my Antarctic photos. Still do not understand the description though LOL. Eric

    said photo of ericy202 ericy202 10 months 6 days ago

  • Aloha Sharon! I got a message from Clark of O'ahu to come see this photo. This is a fantastic, amazing, beautiful, wonderful...photo! I love this picture! Congratulations! Thank You for sharing. Gyuri from Budapest

    said photo of gyuri65 gyuri65 10 months 6 days ago

  • What a gorgeous scene! The beautiful beams of light are dancing on that orange sky...wonderful. Shelly

    said photo of scarlette_1962 scarlette_1962 10 months 6 days ago

  • Hi Sharon, Just amazing colours, and capture of one of nature's special moments. Well done. Breathtaking. Thanks to Clark for the notice, but will be back. Lorraine

    said photo of lorrainemx lorrainemx 10 months 6 days ago

  • What a lovely gift. I am grateful to you for this photograph and explanation. Thank you! Dolores

    said photo of doloreswyman doloreswyman 10 months 6 days ago

  • What I want to know is, is the light beam going up or......coming down.... Great shot

    said photo of gaggdogg gaggdogg 10 months 6 days ago

  • Each new photo is outstanding. It's just amazing what the world brings to us. Hugs.. Susan

    said photo of swtsoftcountry swtsoftcountry 10 months 6 days ago

  • Extraordinary, my friend! This just takes my breath away, a marvel of the art form! Fred

    said photo of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 10 months 5 days ago

  • Hi, Sharon. What an amazing shot! It is so beautiful that it is now "mine"--as a screensaver-wallpaper. Seen full size, it is even more spectacular. And thank you for explaining the phenomenon. I'd never heard of that before. Barbara

    said photo of barbicat108 barbicat108 10 months 5 days ago

  • Hi Sharon!! I was visiting today's POTD and happened to see a note from Clark including this link ... which I followed ... am so glad I did!! What an amazing photograph!! To have been at this very spot ... when this phenomenon was taking place ... not to mention, you are sufficiently well educated that you actually knew what you were looking at (which 99.9% of us wouldn't!) ... AND you happened to have the photographic equipment at hand to CAPTURE the event!!! What a wonderfully lucky convergence of circumstances!!!!! In other words: WOWZA!!!

    said photo of gloridays gloridays 10 months 5 days ago

  • Totally awesome. The trees sillouetted against the sky empasizing and framing the pillar make it even more perfect. Judy of North Carolina

    said photo of polgaratex polgaratex 10 months 5 days ago

  • Sharon, this is absolutely spectacular!!

    said photo of judyscholten judyscholten 10 months 5 days ago

  • Sharon, to my eyes....I dont say I am rihgt...it reminds me of the Crucifiction! Wonderful shot...Lucky you....Hugs..Marra

    said photo of rosemarra rosemarra 10 months 5 days ago

  • Wow spectacular is an understatement.

    said photo of debilish debilish 10 months 5 days ago

  • Sharon, this is wonderful...thank you for being there to capture this magic time of day for us all to see. I wonder who picks the POTD..what man and/or machine?..whoever it is they are not always looking in the right places...Some amazing shots are chosen but when ones like these, in this album are not, it makes you wonder ???...Helen

    said photo of helenpender50 helenpender50 10 months 4 days ago

  • Wonderful photo. I congratulate you on being able to capture this phenomenon so beautifully! ...Regina, California

    said photo of RSPBROWN RSPBROWN 10 months 4 days ago

  • An awe inspiring picture and a patient and interesting explanation. It never ceases to amaze me how much time you are willing to take to explain the phenomenon occuring in your picture. It makes it so much deeper and real. I went to the photo on perma-frost in the Arctic that you mentioned to me, which led me to the original article. The whole thing was facinating. The potential effect it has on our earth today is frightening, yet I had no idea it was happening. Thank you for opening my eyes.

    said photo of hughkaren hughkaren 10 months 4 days ago

  • Wow Sharon!!! I have never heard of these solar pillars before and definitely not seen one! What a lucky circumstance that you were there with your camera to capture this phenomenon! I am in awe, this must have been such a spectacular moment for you ! Thats why I really want to thank you for sharing this wonder in nature, it should get featured - yesterday, which means I dont get it why WS doesnt feature this! Again thanks for sharing!! I found the link to this image by a comment of Clark in Mirjanas message box, after I left her a message :)

    said photo of SuniPe SuniPe 10 months 4 days ago

  • HI Sharon.....Clark sent me to see this photo and I am glad he did. It is both beautiful and supurb photography. My hat is off to you. John

    said photo of jacrabit4 jacrabit4 10 months 4 days ago

  • STUNNING!

    said photo of jannetie jannetie 10 months 4 days ago

  • Clark has been a busy boy notifying us of this incredible photograph. Not only is the phenomenon a spectacular thing to behold, but the placement of it with the spirals of trees makes it that much more beautiful. As albertsville says, God is awesome and we are so fortunate to be able to capture His beauty with our lovely modern cameras. Great photography Sharon.

    said photo of headrick headrick 10 months 4 days ago

  • Fascinating photo! What an educational experience your photos are. Thanks for the incredible detail.

    said photo of bcw1_ bcw1_ 10 months 3 days ago

  • So unique and original shot,outstanding! Amazing !!!!Jozef

    said photo of joznig joznig 10 months 2 days ago

  • OK, when do you sleep??!! This thunders in my head as one of the most unusual natural phenomena I've ever seen captured. The fact that you did, makes it really special to me. That Webshots probably has no parallel in its archives, makes this picture indescribably beautiful.

    said photo of waynocook waynocook 10 months 1 days ago

  • wow! beautiful!! a capture to be proud of and im so lucky to see here!! well done sharon!! fantastic capture!!

    said photo of song0317 song0317 10 months 1 days ago

  • Another masterpiece from you and I love it so much! Tonya

    said photo of Tonyaalex3 Tonyaalex3 10 months ago

  • i have actually dreamt of a sky like this but never knew it actually exists until now! AMAZING! What a fantastic photo!!

    said photo of Stzar Stzar 10 months ago

  • God must have inspired you to take this one. In the right place at the right time. The opportunity wasn't wasted on you. He would be proud.

    said photo of sclark14 sclark14 10 months ago

  • Merciful Heavens... this is I N C R E D I B L E!!!

    said photo of seawitchinak seawitchinak 10 months ago

  • Wow Sharon, this picture is very spectacular and contains so much beauty. The sky of Alaska is very wonderful and we have the chance to have a friend like you for sharing this beauty with us, thank you Sharon

    said photo of mariellefrigault mariellefrigault 9 months 27 days ago

  • such a beautiful image. truly amazing!!!

    said photo of donaldmctim donaldmctim 9 months 26 days ago

  • This is another amazing shot!! I'm so glad you live in Alaska so we can share the beauty with you!

    said photo of tibart1 tibart1 9 months 26 days ago

  • Its simply the most amazing shot...everything about it leaves you speechless!

    said photo of 98harleygirl 98harleygirl 9 months 24 days ago

  • Hi Sharon, all photos are spectacular show. This is a moment to feel the warmth of God's glory!

    said photo of komierowski1900 komierowski1900 9 months 21 days ago

  • Sharon, congratulations on being featured today with this beautiful picture. Enjoy your very busy day today!

    said photo of ykarelic4 ykarelic4 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hi Sharon,congratulations on your beautiful POTD,take care,Henri and Josee.

    said photo of haneveercoremansshots haneveercoremanssh... 9 months 19 days ago

  • Gorgeous shot! Love the lighting & contrast! Congrats, T.R.M.

    said photo of tessamaurer tessamaurer 9 months 19 days ago

  • That's a great shot, congrats on POTD. Have a nice weekend.

    said photo of mtbutah mtbutah 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations Sharon, this is a very beautifull picture to be featured,you may be proud for a picture like that. Have a nice weekend. Greetings, Rich

    said photo of alaskaman53 alaskaman53 9 months 19 days ago

  • My dear friend,CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD!Great shot,well deserved! http://community.webshots.com/user/pikemanSerbia?vhost=community

    said photo of mirjana316 mirjana316 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hi Sharon, CONGRATULATIONS on being featured POTD, well deserved, wonderful shot, all your pictures are outstanding, take care hugs Ann (UK)

    said photo of annedm1 annedm1 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations my friend on being featured potd -Jay

    said photo of Jayramji Jayramji 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hello sweet Sharon and CONGRATULATIONS on having this fabulous capture put in the frame it deserves!! I am thrilled to discover this as the first thing I see at Webshots after being away from it for the last weeks of busy holidays. Thanks for the explanations about this phenomena - there is always an explanation in physics about it, and I think they do not take the beauty away and the inspiration to think about spirits behind this and not only drifting molecules. Have a wooooooooooonderful day!:-) Galit

    said photo of 854847 854847 9 months 19 days ago

  • CONGRATULATIONS on having the POTD. Beautiful photo!

    said photo of joyce914 joyce914 9 months 19 days ago

  • Nice

    said photo of lynpierre lynpierre 9 months 19 days ago

  • CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD,THIS CAPTURE IS ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT !!!!

    said photo of amen2006 amen2006 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations Sharon on a very well deserving feature POTD! This is a phenominal shot! Enjoy your day in the spotlight & have a great weekend too....Robbi

    said photo of down23 down23 9 months 19 days ago

  • Sharon A wonderful shot of a truley amazing sight, I am so happy my friend that you have been recognised for te fantastic work you do.Enjoy your day and congratlations on your POTD...Sandra

    said photo of sandrajacktrips sandrajacktrips 9 months 19 days ago

  • Wow Sharon! Breathtaking photo, great for a POTD, congrats on being featured, very well deserved! Have a splendid day further! Francisca

    said photo of wesmfmm wesmfmm 9 months 19 days ago

  • if of they are shrewed also that it is an extraordinary album! they are truly content! - Paola

    said photo of paolagna paolagna 9 months 19 days ago

  • Wow! Absolutely fantastic! Delighted to see your spectacular photos on the front page. Congratulations and enjoy your special day :) Susan, Outer Hebrides

    said photo of stellamaris123 stellamaris123 9 months 19 days ago

  • This is a beautiful photo Sharon. An amazing site! Congratulations on having it featured as POTD! Chesca xx

    said photo of chesca44 chesca44 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations on your inspiring, gifted POTD. This is so awesome, it was bound to to reconized for its pure beauty. Got that champayne ready? We'll celebrate when I get there.

    said photo of sclark14 sclark14 9 months 19 days ago

  • ZippityDODA ZippityAAAA, MY O' MY What A WONDERFUL DAY!!! I'm so happy that this extraordinary shot was chosen as POTD!!! Congratulations and Cheers!!!

    said photo of seawitchinak seawitchinak 9 months 19 days ago

  • Simply AWESOME! Thanks a million for your commentary to go along with the fascinating picture. I LOVE IT! Marsha, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    said photo of caty555 caty555 9 months 19 days ago

  • Sharon, I'm so happy to see this wonderful shot as POTD, but they could have featured the whole album! Amazing phenomena that I'll probably never experience personally, so this is a precious documentation of the incredible gifts of nature! Congratulations, my dear!

    said photo of ornella173 ornella173 9 months 19 days ago

  • This is an amazing picture! So beautiful! Well done! Congratulations on having this fabulous POTD! PhotoDucky, Brendan

    said photo of PhotoDucky PhotoDucky 9 months 19 days ago

  • Dear Sharon, This is fantastic to see you are on the homepage. Amazing what a beautiful sky and an excellent shot, nature is so wonderful every day and you are blessed by seeing it! Congratulations to be POTD, I am so happy for you my friend :-) Enjoy your special day, a big hug, Joke

    said photo of _yoko12 _yoko12 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations Sharon on making it to be POTD, I still do not understand the tech details! LOL. Eric

    said photo of ericy202 ericy202 9 months 19 days ago

  • Aloha Sharon! Congratulations on having it featured as POTD! Enjoy your day in the spotlight & have a great weekend too...Greetings, Gyuri from Budapest

    said photo of gyuri65 gyuri65 9 months 19 days ago

  • no words can express what nature has created and it is poetry visually congratulations trish in montreal

    said photo of anniecm anniecm 9 months 19 days ago

  • absolutly stunning, the perfect sunset.

    said photo of spiritwolf_04 spiritwolf_04 9 months 19 days ago

  • CONGRATULATIONS Sharon! You deserve every bit of recognition in so many ways, not only for such an outstanding photo and artistry but for your incredible inspiration and personal encouragement to so many of us on Webshots. May you sense the reward for your labors. HAVE A SUPER DAY! Blair

    said photo of bcw1_ bcw1_ 9 months 19 days ago

  • Truly spectacular!! Thank you and congrats!!

    said photo of donnamusica donnamusica 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hey Sharon, well done my friend, POTD...Congratulations on this small recognition of your giant contribution to WS and your support of us all trying to learn the Art of Photography....Hopefully the next Feature will be the whole Album!...ENJOY THE ACCOLADES they are so well deserved.....Helen..xoxox o

    said photo of helenpender50 helenpender50 9 months 19 days ago

  • GREAT to find you Sharon on the homepage today with this terrific shot. Congratulations to you dear friend. I feel you're in for a vey busy day. Have fun. Luv n'hugs Jayne xx

    said photo of pennylane157 pennylane157 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hi Sharon,so pleased to see this beautiful sunset image of yours featured today,many congratulations,well deserved,Regards,Rod.

    said photo of chrisrod100 chrisrod100 9 months 19 days ago

  • ggghajnhkkjyhin jynzis'pznnmk m,.cmmo ;j./ljz'

    said photo of mukesh858502 mukesh858502 9 months 19 days ago

  • This is outstanding Sharon and I am delighted that you have been featured today. Congratulations my dear friend. Well done. Hugs Marlene

    said photo of 22338 22338 9 months 19 days ago

  • Glad to see this featured on the home page!!! Sincere congratulations!!!

    said photo of shukun20 shukun20 9 months 19 days ago

  • Dear Sharon, it's wonderful to see your amazing photo featured on the homepage - such a well deserved accolade. You are truly gifted and your work is awe-inspiring. Congratulations and warmest regards, Coco

    said photo of kayandjay100 kayandjay100 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations on your POTD. Amazing shot.

    said photo of cathyetta cathyetta 9 months 19 days ago

  • Beautiful shot.

    said photo of ssheputis1 ssheputis1 9 months 19 days ago

  • Dear Sharon, how wonderful to have your photo on the home page as today's POTD. CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have taught us all what a Sun Pillar is and shown us an Autumn Sunset over a Permafrost Forest of interior Alaska ~ thank you! Have a wonderful day in the *spotlight*! ... Judy aka L@dybug, FL

    said photo of ladybug591 ladybug591 9 months 19 days ago

  • Mother Nature dazzles us again! Thank you for capturing this and sharing with us!!

    said photo of grannykatz grannykatz 9 months 19 days ago

  • Thanks for this brooding mysterious photo!

    said photo of bobbowen100 bobbowen100 9 months 19 days ago

  • Sharon, I was so happy to see this as POTD today. Congratulations. I am so glad those who haven't already seen it will now be able to. Carol

    said photo of albertsville albertsville 9 months 19 days ago

  • Fantastic shot, Sharon! The sky is beautiful and the sun pillar makes it spectacular. Great capture! Congratulations on POTD. Vicky

    said photo of vvvquilts vvvquilts 9 months 19 days ago

  • Very interesting effect and beautiful red colours! Congratulations :) Best wishes from Poland. Dorota.

    said photo of dorka_333 dorka_333 9 months 19 days ago

  • really liked some these you put on the webshots! cool pictures! really enjoyed them! had to down loaded some of them on my comupter for screensavers to enjoy them even more!

    said photo of crankygrandma92 crankygrandma92 9 months 19 days ago

  • All I have to say is this... I told you so! Congratulations on a well deserved Feature Picture of the Day! Sharon, this is where your work belongs. Your number one fan... Clark from O'ahu.

    said photo of clarkth clarkth 9 months 19 days ago

  • WOW what a gorgeous sky--congratulations Sharon on POTD--such an awesome shot.. I have never heard of a solar pillar either..how wonderful that you were there at the right moment to capture this, share and educate the rest of us..Thank-you..the Lords gift to us..

    said photo of barbara2258 barbara2258 9 months 19 days ago

  • Oh, my dear Sharon! What a wonderful way to start my day with seeing you featured today with this amazing miracle of nature that I have never seen in my whole life and did not even know about until I saw this photo two weeks ago who you posted this. Your dedication to capturing the interesting and unusual always delights and intrigues us and you are such a blessing to have here and Webshots and for my friend. Enjoy your day in the limelight. Hugs, Marjie

    said photo of windflowers43 windflowers43 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations on the POTD. Absolutely gorgeous,one can never get tired of natures beauty. thanks from Iowa.

    said photo of jadeseagle jadeseagle 9 months 19 days ago

  • Wonderful picture: Great work, something like that is so hard to catch!

    said photo of stepheno3 stepheno3 9 months 19 days ago

  • beautiful..

    said photo of floydman floydman 9 months 19 days ago

  • Dear Sharon, How thrilled and excited I was to see you featured on the home page with this amazing capture! Thank you for sharing your stunning photography and the beautiful way you present it to us. Look how many of us now know what a solar piller is. Congratulations my friend, enjoy your day in the spotlight, it is well deserved! Hugs Leslie

    said photo of rainingviolets rainingviolets 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations Sharon. This one HAD to be featured it is so magnificient. You managed to capture an extremely rare phenonemon (sp). Wonderful. Enjoy your day....Marion

    said photo of headrick headrick 9 months 19 days ago

  • Absolutely beautiful - Congratulaions on being chosen POTD-well done. Loree

    said photo of greenhorngrl greenhorngrl 9 months 19 days ago

  • Fantastic! Congratulations to be featured as POTD in the WS spotlight. Greetings, Renato/Italy.

    said photo of renato26 renato26 9 months 19 days ago

  • This is so lovely that when I first saw it I thought for sure it was going to be a premium picture. Thank you for letting us have it.

    said photo of foduck foduck 9 months 19 days ago

  • CONGRATULATIONS on this totally awesome POTD here in WS land. I have never heard of a sun pillar before. I have seen and witnessed the "optical phenonmonen" often called a "parthelion or sun dog" , but this so rare, and obviously only happens where there is permafrost. For you to be there and capture this is simply outstanding work my dear and I COMMEND YOU....Thanks for sharing this information with all of us...Larry in Winnipeg.

    said photo of umpa1 umpa1 9 months 19 days ago

  • Have a Great Day....its a Wonderful Image...Leo

    said photo of Leonslens Leonslens 9 months 19 days ago

  • Truly spectacular! Wonderful! congratulation and thanks for sharing this marvelous photo. Norisna from Toronto.

    said photo of norisna norisna 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations! Sharon, For sharing of your moments, as well friendship, Today we enjoy a special moment, your Photograph of the Day, and my Featured Album. Thank You for your support and Friendship. Paul

    said photo of paulalbert101 paulalbert101 9 months 19 days ago

  • Wow, that's spectacular! A real autumn feeling.

    said photo of westergaard86 westergaard86 9 months 19 days ago

  • Woo woo! What an awesome image! Congratulations on your feature today.

    said photo of bearfolk bearfolk 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hi Sharon.. I knew this was going to make it to Picture of the Day.. Way to go... Yaho... I am so happy for you... Congratulations to you... And enjoy your special day... JoAnn

    said photo of joannzo joannzo 9 months 19 days ago

  • Absolutely beautiful, sky at dusk or early morning is a wonder of nature.

    said photo of concreteartist concreteartist 9 months 19 days ago

  • Sharon, I am so happy to see this photograph as the POTD. My heartiest congratulations! The first time I saw this I was completely overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of it. That feeling still lingers. Have a great week end! Best wishes, Suresh

    said photo of suresh_krishna suresh_krishna 9 months 19 days ago

  • WOW ! Truly awesome !

    said photo of doctoryou doctoryou 9 months 19 days ago

  • Thanks for the red sky sunset. It is amazing how God shows His love and care for His creatures! Ralph Libby

    said photo of libdoc libdoc 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hi Sharon,A magical image,many congratulations on your deserved feature...Billy.

    said photo of monitormankid monitormankid 9 months 19 days ago

  • Magnificent! Fantastic! What an amazing and glorious photo. Congrats on POTD. Very well deserved. Sharon from Minnesota

    said photo of sharwils2 sharwils2 9 months 19 days ago

  • This is fabulous! Wowwww! - Bose

    said photo of Bose001 Bose001 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hello Sharon,Congratulations on having this beauty as the PODT! I'm excited for you as I know you will enjoy your special day as we all get to see this photo for the first time! Have a great day!........Diane

    said photo of dianeaub dianeaub 9 months 19 days ago

  • Hi Sharon, Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD! It's a beauty. Shelly

    said photo of scarlette_1962 scarlette_1962 9 months 19 days ago

  • Sharon, CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful photo being featured today!!! YIPPEEE!! I'm doing the Sharon Dance!! I'm so glad WebShots featured your gorgeous picture because it will bring even more people to your amazing albums and quotations. Good for you!!! Tibby

    said photo of tibart1 tibart1 9 months 19 days ago

  • Astonishing Photography!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your well deserved feature!

    said photo of ccwri ccwri 9 months 19 days ago

  • Agift of God

    said photo of Bluesky767 Bluesky767 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations Sharon on being featured! I'm so happy for you!!! Love & hugs, June

    said photo of lovejoy lovejoy 9 months 19 days ago

  • sharon, congrats on having this very beautiful pic be POTD!!! i am so happy for you!! angie m.

    said photo of song0317 song0317 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations Sharon on having this Beauty selected for the POTD. It is certainly a winner. Regards....John

    said photo of scarlette_1962 scarlette_1962 9 months 19 days ago

  • Absolutely amazing!! I've never seen anything like this..just beautiful! And the explanation of the "hows & whys" just enhance the experience. Thanks!!!

    said photo of buffylou buffylou 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratualtions Sharon on having this photo selected as the POTD. It is certainly a Beauty. Regards....John

    said photo of scarlette_1962 scarlette_1962 9 months 19 days ago

  • It took me 45 seconds (or longer!)to even close my awe -struck mouth after seeing this picture (in the thumbnail size even!)To say it's amazing isn't enough--frankly there are no words to describe it--but what immediately comes to mind has been coming to me frequently this year-- (especially in viewing some of the rainbows we've seen lately here in Washington--(which I never seem to be able to capture properly!)and that is what God's Word (Bible)says we will see in the 'last days'--"I will work wonders in the sky above and on the earth below..." (Joel 2:30) and "Our LORD, let the heavens now praise your miracles, and let all of your angels praise your faithfulness"... (Psalm 89:5) God You are faithfull! WOW!

    said photo of lastpsalms3 lastpsalms3 9 months 19 days ago

  • GREAT AND WONDERFUL SHOT!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FEATURE, SIMPLY MARVELOUS!!!

    said photo of blynne100 blynne100 9 months 19 days ago

  • That's a Keeper!!!

    said photo of gtetonswy gtetonswy 9 months 19 days ago

  • Wow, this one is certainly racking up the comments! Great picture, which I've told you before, and a terrific POTD! Congratulations, my friend. Have a great weekend! Fred

    said photo of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 9 months 19 days ago

  • Wow! This is beautiful and awesome. Congratulations on being the POTD. All The Best, Teresa

    said photo of teres187 teres187 9 months 19 days ago

  • Congratulations on being featured with this wonderful POTD photo. It is a remarkable capture and very deserving of being given this wonderful recognition! Thank you for sharing. Ray

    said photo of mccoyray mccoyray 9 months 19 days ago

  • I am so thrilled to see this photo as the POTD today! Congrats to you Sharon for a well deserved feature on the home page! ~Randy

    said photo of rjscholten rjscholten 9 months 19 days ago

  • Dear Sharon ! Yes ! Congratulations of FEATURE today. It did take me about an hour to reach the bottom, so far, of this page, just to leave you this msg