Glacial World

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 10, 2010844 views30 comments

Link to image

This picture is from Iceland . Jokulsarlon Area .

This was a very inspiring atmosphere ..a dreamy, otherworldly feel. It was taken late in the evening in the absence of real night ; July, 03, 2009

© www.AlexandreDeschaumes.com

Comments

30 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM

Welcome to NPN. Unfortunately, I cannot see the image - all I'm getting is a red X where the image is supposed to be.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Alexandre Deschaum on May 10, 2010 at 11:12 AM

Mmmh very strange. It seems to work here . ! :(

Registered on May 10, 2010, 29 Posts, 101 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on May 10, 2010 at 11:22 AM

The thumbnail looks great, but I can't see the image either! Maybe try uploading again?

Wayne

Registered on December 11, 2006, 303 Posts, 924 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on May 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM

I couldn't see the image before but I can now and quite a striking image it is. The calmness and mood is excellent. I like the overall feel of the shot and the deep blues look great.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 10, 2010 at 11:54 AM

nope, not there for me either ...

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Laureys on May 10, 2010 at 12:49 PM

Right click on X, go to properties, Copy address and paste into address bar, hit enter you'll see picture in new window, go back to npn, click on thumbnail and picture should be there

Registered on January 5, 2008, 590 Posts, 1261 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Gomez on May 10, 2010 at 12:53 PM

Ah, yes... I had to use Danny's trick to see it, but it is an amazing shot!

Registered on March 3, 2007, 206 Posts, 1853 Comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on May 10, 2010 at 12:58 PM

Incredible Alexandre! I love the surreal and dark mood here, really beautiful work. The dark peak in the distance adds a lot to the scene. Welcome to NPN!

I'm not sure what the issue is with the image not showing, I had the same problem. I've edited your post with a direct link that will hopefully work (I cannot edit the image source, unfortunately).

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on May 10, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Try this link
http://www.alexandredeschaumes.com/Landscapes/Iceland-Part-IV/9376067_J57Fs#627736683_gaiNs

Beautiful image.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Nicolas Belokurov on May 10, 2010 at 2:40 PM

Beautiful indeed, very moody and sci fi.

Registered on July 22, 2009, 41 Posts, 533 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 10, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Ah yes, after using Danny's trick I can now see it. Beautiful shot - looks so quiet and lonely - well captured.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on May 10, 2010 at 3:39 PM

What a terrific land to spend the day photographing! Welcome to NPN, Alexandre! A stunning first post!

Registered on April 30, 2007, 122 Posts, 3086 Comments

Comment posted by Beatriz Boucinhas on May 10, 2010 at 3:56 PM

Tres beau, Alexandre!! I looked at your website and the photos from Iceland you took remind me so much of George King Island in Antarctica! Great photos! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 56 Posts, 265 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 10, 2010 at 4:26 PM

That is one remarkable image! Too bad about the problems posting it . . . but just as you say, it has an otherwordly feel that is quite magical.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Haskell on May 10, 2010 at 4:51 PM

I like the shot overall and it has a nice dark feel to it, which looks great presented here. Iceland is a fantastic location - a really special unique place. I'm not sure about the reflection as it seems a lot lighter than the darkness in the sky. Welcome to NPN and look forward to some more of your work from Iceland - you have some wonderful work on your website.

Ian

Registered on October 30, 2008, 24 Posts, 673 Comments

Comment posted by Reed Bowman on May 10, 2010 at 6:57 PM

not seeing it either

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Reed Bowman on May 10, 2010 at 6:59 PM

but the images in the link are fantastic. Did you process these as black and white then add a blue tone or is this the natural lighting?

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Alexandre Deschaum on May 10, 2010 at 8:23 PM

Thank you very much for all the coments
I'm very sorry for this strange posting problem .. I don't know why .. I'll to upload the pic next time rather than creating the link

Reed : This was not turned B&W , it the natural colors ; with a cold white balance

The reflection is lighter ..yes .. I've used a Grad ND filter for the sky.

Registered on May 10, 2010, 29 Posts, 101 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on May 10, 2010 at 9:09 PM

all I get is an "X" and no photo

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Jeff Harrison on May 10, 2010 at 10:02 PM

Alexandre: Love the way the ash adds dimension to the ice and given the way things are happening there now it's like it was taken yesterday!
Jeff

Registered on April 4, 2007, 3 Posts, 8 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Regner on May 10, 2010 at 10:54 PM

Thumb looks great, but would like to see a larger version before I make a final judgment...

Registered on February 10, 2008, 17 Posts, 169 Comments

Comment posted by Adrian Klein on May 11, 2010 at 12:21 AM

These are some real super images Alexandre. Welcome to NPN as well!

Registered on June 10, 2007, 112 Posts, 1506 Comments

Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on May 11, 2010 at 12:34 AM

this is utterly spectacular. fantastic work, welcome to npn!

Registered on July 15, 2007, 171 Posts, 3566 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 11, 2010 at 2:48 AM

superb iceland shot - exemplary!

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Petit on May 11, 2010 at 6:20 AM

Very beautiful scene and well capture ! Félicitation mon ami

Registered on April 27, 2010, 2 Posts, 36 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 11, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Alexandre,

What a fabulous first post! Welcome to NPN and the ES&S Gallery. I'm not sure why the link to your image isn't working, hopefully next time it will work better.

I really like the cold, almost sterile mood here; and the touch of color really makes a difference here as well. Also, great use of the foreground element and the near/far composition. this is just great all the way around.

Thanks for sharing and we look forward to your images and participation.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on May 12, 2010 at 12:07 AM

Really spectacular image, like an alternate world. My only nit is maybe a little too strong grad, the top seems a bit dark - but I still love it. Saw a few of your other glacial images- absolutely incredible stuff!

Registered on May 10, 2009, 127 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Regner on May 12, 2010 at 11:21 AM

Very nicely captured scene. It does look like there is some banding in the water (or maybe just ripples, can't tell).