Mt. Baker Sunrise

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 15, 2016272 views14 comments

Here's another image of Mt. Baker from my backpacking trip in August. This was at sunrise the following morning. Backcountry camping is not allowed in this area, so I was camped about 1/2 mile and 400 feet below this spot. I awoke a little late and really had to hustle up here for sunrise when I saw the light breaking. In my haste, I left my wide angle behind, and could not shoot any wider than 24 mm, but I was happy to have had such amazing light. D600, 24-85 @ 24, f16, iso 200, 2 sec, hh GNDs. Suggestions and other comments welcome.

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 15, 2016 at 10:52 PM

Looks like we've both been chasing crystal sunrise reflections! I'm not sure what the view would have been with the wide-angle, but this works very well as is. Nice fire in there; I'm surprised the mountain didn't pick up more of the warmer tinge. The white makes for a nice contrast.
devil

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 15, 2016 at 11:06 PM

Thanks for comment, John. Yes, I though I'd get some glow and color on the mountain, but it never happened. I guess the sun was just coming up too much behind the mountain.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 15, 2016 at 11:56 PM

Scott,

Gorgeous alpine sunrise. Love it when the sky turns to fire like this and you chose a great spot resulting in a fabulous composition. No nits or suggestions, just enjoyment.

Lon

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Comment posted by Mark James Ford on November 16, 2016 at 12:49 AM

Hi Scott, a wonderful still sunrise. An honest post wrt to the wide angle enlightened

... Actually, I think the extra details available form this somewhat closer 'crop' actually make the image. Certainly, much wider and the mountain and trees would have been much less impressive components in the composition. Like it!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 16, 2016 at 9:40 AM

Wow, those are amazing sunrise colors, Scott. I'm especially attracted to the visual contrast with the snow on Mt. Baker having a distinct b&w feeling. I do see some hints of color in a few spots on the snow. There's a good balance between the land and the sky/reflection here, that a wider view may not have allowed.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 16, 2016 at 10:05 AM

Beautiful!! Great sky and sweet reflection. Great alpine scene.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 16, 2016 at 10:27 AM

Very calm and peaceful image. The trees balance the mountain and give a point of interest.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 16, 2016 at 11:57 AM

Wow! This is beautiful work, Scott. Well worth the hustle to get at this location that morning. I like this alot!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 16, 2016 at 1:59 PM

Sweet light along with a wonderful combination of warm and cool colors, Scott. I think this one might be my favorite from your backpacking trip. The reflection also works beautifully in this alpine scene.

Ed

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 16, 2016 at 2:44 PM

I think this is the best of the series you have posted from your trip, Scott. You nailed this one!
--P

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 16, 2016 at 11:37 PM

Awesome Scott. Well worth the hustle to get there. I think sometimes when we restrict our options, it makes us see clearer and really focus on what is possible with what we've got. Very nice, love that the trees play a more prominent role than they would have with a wider lens. Love the whole series and what a trip you had.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 17, 2016 at 5:38 PM

Sweet image - great colours, reflection, and the contrast with the white mountain-tops is beautiful.
Sandy

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Comment posted by David Schoen on November 17, 2016 at 7:48 PM

Very nicely balanced composition. Nice colors. I think the mountain didn't pick up much of the warm tones because most of the color is behind it. But I think the white contrast really makes this picture better. Mel Baker is certainly a beautiful spot.

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Comment posted by Swathiraj G on November 18, 2016 at 10:04 AM

This is a great reflection image Lanz....Beautiful frame and colors...

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