Sunset Fiesta

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 3, 2013528 views19 comments

This was my first winter backpacking trip to the Costal Mountains. I set my camp for two nights up, at the base of Garibaldi Mountain. My tent was just at the right end of the glacier visible in the middle of the photo. A few days before my trip warmer weather and high winds, created interesting ice formation on the rocks. I used one of these rocks as a foreground for this photo. Watching spectacular views with great light was like a fiesta for my eyes.

Nikon D800 14-24mm@14mm
ISO 100 f/5.6
Three horizontal photos stitched together to cover wide angle of view.
Multiple photos blended for depth of field in the foreground.
Comments are always welcome
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19 comments

Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on November 3, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Very Beautiful Image. Looks like a stunning area.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on November 3, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Exceptionally striking image.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 3, 2013 at 9:34 PM

An impressive and beautiful mountainscape with great elements from top to bottom.

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on November 3, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Great DOF, Color, and tac sharp!!!

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Comment posted by Johan Eickmeyer on November 3, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Bloody brilliant!

One of the best photos I've seen in quite a long time, Artur!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on November 3, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Stunning comp and shot altogether. Great job.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 4, 2013 at 1:45 AM

Superb!
Terrific colors and comp.
A step to the right would have been interesting....

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on November 4, 2013 at 2:11 AM

I especially like the mix of direct light and pink clouds.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 4, 2013 at 3:20 AM

Color, comp and detail is definitely fantastic Artur, beautiful scene and beautifully presented.
John

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 4, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Great view with the ice formations up front, the peak in the distance and the gentle colors in the clouds. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 4, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Beautiful scene from front to back Artur. All the elements come together wonderfully and a great sky also. Great job.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on November 4, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Great combination of cold blue tints and warm pink/orange tints! Looks indeed like an interesting area....

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 4, 2013 at 5:29 PM

I have a mixed reaction--the drama and peak are incredible, but im not fond of the fg, everyone wants to do the near-far thing but the near here is a tad dirty--which contrasts with the majesty and pureness of the peak--and the lines run counter to the bg; the ice shapes angle down and right while the ridgeline is up and right. Looks like im in the minority, but honestly id prefer this without the fg subject.

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on November 4, 2013 at 9:53 PM

This image is straight up wicked. I disagree with Stan, the extreme foreground element makes this image different and spectacular. The focal blend here is magnificent and pulls me into the image like I was there shooting this scene.

Sure I can see Stans image, but why not take it a step or two, or three....further, that's what you have done here and I can appreciate your vision, let alone your tenacity to get to this place in the conditions at this time of day.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 6, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Beautiful image . Nice comp and light

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 6, 2013 at 12:11 PM

The FG adds added interest and more info about the surroundings in this shot. The distortion not as big a deal wiuth this kind of image. Great lighting, the cool and warm tones a wonderful mix. I'm looking for your tent, maybe behind the snow ridge

Very wild feel which is fantastic.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 6, 2013 at 3:51 PM

Wow. That light and the line of the ridge leading the eye back from that fascinating ice in the foreground to those jagged peaks make this one outstanding image.

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Comment posted by Artur Stanisz on November 7, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Thank you everyone

I used three horizontal shots blended by hand (stitched) to get some distortion in the foreground but to keep flattening in the peak area under control ( second shot with the peak at the very top of the frame). Third shot for the sky.
Mount Garibaldi is one of most scenic and highest in the area. I spent two days hiking and looking for photo opportunities. My tent (not visible here)( Harry, you were close it is behind the snow ridge) was set on the ridge with spectacular views of valley and ocean 2000 meters below. Anyone interested in visiting this area just let me know and I can arrange trip ( arturstanisz@gmail.com). Photo above was taken 100 meters from my tent . Town below- Squamish

Registered on July 18, 2013, 16 Posts, 21 Comments

Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM

Artur, what a spectacular view. It must have been a special place to be in. The image is nice as is, but I'm with Stan. To me, the ice and gravel in the foreground draw the eye from the majestic mountain peak.

Registered on October 30, 2013, 50 Posts, 445 Comments