Aletsch Glacier

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 22, 2012291 views20 comments

When I went to aletsch glacier end of june this year the alpine roses were at its peak. It's been on my "to do" list for quiet some time and this year I finally made it there.

Nikon D700, AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR @21 mm, Iso:200, 1/30 sec,f13, polarizer

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20 comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on August 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Even with "boring" light this is still really pretty. Nice work/comp :)

aF

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on August 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Such a beautiful landscape, Roland. I enjoy the gentle curves of the glacier and how the two trees sort of frame it. This one needs to be viewed large to appreciate all the detail. Great work.

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Comment posted by Rick Everstine on August 22, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Yowsers!!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on August 22, 2012 at 4:39 PM

That's quite a view Bill! Great capture of this place. Having been up there last year, I can appreciate this composition. You found a good one.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Excellent comp! And what a grand view this is! I could see putting a little contrast back into the foreground as it looks like it has a little hdr to it. Not much needed to make this something for an art museum.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 22, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Awesome!! I agree with Morris' fg suggestion.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on August 22, 2012 at 6:33 PM

This is quite a spectacular scene. Colors, clarity and exposure seem all spot on.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on August 22, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Raw alpine beauty. An expansive view - might consider darkening the FG slightly.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 23, 2012 at 3:03 AM

Love the comp Bill, great capture of a grand landscape! I agree with the foreground suggestion.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on August 23, 2012 at 3:54 AM

Fantastic shot Bill. Excellent comp. Love the glacier lines leading to the bg mountains. I also agree the fg seems a little over hdr'ish, but a stunning shot none the less!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 23, 2012 at 8:52 AM

Beautiful capture of a breathtaking view. this is wonderful

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM

The roses are a great foreground element with the glacier providing great depth. This is lovely. As someone who rarely sees a glacier, I'd also like to see more of those flowing lines in the ice, but that's a different picture.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on August 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Thanks all for your feedbacks. I appreciate it. I will work on the foreground one more time.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on August 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Beautiful scene, great composition. The only thing that would perhaps make it even better would be some light touching the mountains. What a lovely place! It sure looks amazing.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on August 23, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Nice to see deeper into the glacier. As Didl mentioned, we didn't make it that far last year. You captured the mood of the place cery well. I'd pull back a little on the wen sharpening next time - feels a bit too noisy for (even) me to a point where you sacrifice saturation because of that.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on August 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM

A delightful mountain scene, Bill. The combination of the flowers, mountains, clouds, and beautiful slithering glacier gives me lots to look at! I agree with Morris to try adding some contrast back in to the foreground.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on August 24, 2012 at 12:08 AM

Fascinating scene, Bill. Every element in the frame is special on their own and they are working well together too in this composition.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 24, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Beautifully crafted image Bill. You don't often see flowers with glaciers.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM

What a awesome view. This is really nice, Bill. Great comp too.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on August 26, 2012 at 12:23 AM

I prefer your more recent post from this area, but this is still very nice. More ice is better here IMO.

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