While camped at the edge of an unnamed glacier in the Pacific mountains of BC I had some of the best mountain views and summer weather I've ever seen. It actually snowed on 3 out of 4 days at one point in early August and the light was ever-changing with the storms. The power of the huge peaks surrounding me was immense and I sought to capture something of the mood at the time. I made this image near sunset as skies were cracking open again and for me it is quite evocative of my experience there. I other words, the ol' patch of flowers at sunrise just wasn't going to do it.
I regret this is being viewed at small size and against such a bright background, so please take a moment to view it in darker environs. The misty peaks in the background, some rising a vertical mile off the glacier, are brought out as much as possible without compromising the intentionally mysterious feel. This is one of my favorite mountain shots in awhile but I also think it's probably going to have a more selective appeal than some of my other work.
1Ds III, 70-200 at 200mm, no filters, 1/100 second at f/8, ISO 100.
Note that a larger version is included.
Comments
42 commentsEd
Glad you posted the larger version, where one can see the hint of mountains that you note.
This may be one of the finest landscape images I've ever seen. No suggestions from me!
Paul
Very strong emotional feeling in this image. The light on the clouds gives the feeling of a tidal wave, engulfing everything below. The slope of the mountain creates a nice line into the image. Best Regards.
If there are any critics out there left who still think your range is limited, this ought to shut them up for good.
The light and atmosphere are just outstanding here.
I have one suggestion, which is just my personal preference--it looks like you left the darks on the blue side here to contrast with the warm highlites, but im wondering if it might be better to neutralize the blues a bit by warming it over all--i think its the highlites that drive this shot more so than the shadows, so warmer highlites and less competition from the shadows color might be stronger. Another way to put it is that i think it might work better as 'color contrasting with monochrome' rather than 'warm contrasting with cool'.
Great shot!
Hey Stan, I know what you mean and I hope this doesn't look too blue on some monitors. I do want the dark and cool because I think blue is an important part of mood, but it should be a slate blue, just a hint of the cool.
I've been in similar situations and so I think I can visualize what you're going for... But I'm just not seeing enough detail in the background peaks for my tastes. Perhaps it's my monitor?
Very much looking forwards to the other work from this area, though.
Stunning light and use of shapes. This is outstanding but I do wish that I could see more of the mountain in the background. It is a little too dark and it would make an absolutely incredible backdrop. Looking forward to seeing more!
I've been in similar situations and so I think I can visualize what you're going for... But I'm just not seeing enough detail in the background peaks for my tastes. Perhaps it's my monitor?
Very much looking forwards to the other work from this area, though.
Guy
Nothing more
This is epic. I can feel the power of the mountains in this. Sometimes I do long to experience these places in person, but reality sets in for me I I have to settle for the photos you bring back. Thanks.
The barely visible moutain peaks in the background add so much to this image and perfectly comlement the highlights.
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
great imagination and sure the blue always give a strong feel not only in art work but in a whole life
Hamed
Loved that ice abstract too!
This is a very dramatic and bold capture! I wish I was there