Blue Dragon

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 14, 20181,403 views13 comments

Tungeneset, Senja, Norway

A vertical backbone like the compacted vertebrae on the spine of some monstrous sea dragon juts out into a dark forbidding sea, snow clad and menacing. These mountains are actually known as the Devils Teeth and are undoubtedly Senja Islands most magnificent peaks. I used a reflection pool amongst the cold grey rocks to add to the drama.

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Pentax 67II, 55-100 zoom, 0.3ND Hard Grad, f/32 at 2 Seconds, Fuji Velvia 50.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 15, 2018 at 7:59 AM

This is a fabulous image Ian. It certainly conveys the feeling of icy cold. Excellent lead in to the jagged mountains.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on June 15, 2018 at 8:49 PM

A very graphic image...appreciate the strong lines and tones.

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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on June 15, 2018 at 11:45 PM

This is fabulous, Ian. I live the strong lines, cold color palette, and the vertical composition. It’s a striking scene, and you have composed in beautifully.
ML

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 16, 2018 at 9:15 PM

Very nice tones and exposure, Ian. Looks much too cold for my Southern bones. Well constructed image.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on June 17, 2018 at 11:03 AM

Well composed image. Good flow, with everything leading to the snowcapped peak. Nice tonality overall, but would like to see more detail in the snow. Would work as B&W, but as is, the blue adds to the sense of cold.

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Comment posted by Genny K. on June 17, 2018 at 6:17 PM

Wow, that is a rugged place. I like the almost monochromatic feel to this; it sure does feel cold. I have seen rock like that, and wondered how it was formed. You're right, it feels lke you are walking down the spine of a giant skeleton.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 18, 2018 at 11:59 AM

Great cold and rugged feel to the image and a sweet scene.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on June 18, 2018 at 3:30 PM

A very impressive image, Ian. The tangible foreground details just make the difference for me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on June 18, 2018 at 6:17 PM

Really nice Ian. The image has such draw -- it is both beautiful as well as intimidating. And, I love how you have connected things together with this dynamic composition.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 18, 2018 at 7:42 PM

Great composition and I love the tones in this. The feel this has puts me right there! Wonderful work, Ian.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Jay Levin on June 21, 2018 at 1:09 AM

Wonderful textures and shapes in this powerful image, Ian. The reflection pool might well be the dragon's eye as it moves toward the unsuspecting mountains. A cold winner!

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 22, 2018 at 9:21 PM

Beautiful leading lines and the gray blues are a very nice combo. Reflection placed perfectly.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on June 23, 2018 at 10:12 AM

The blues and grays go so well together in your image. I especially like the foreground rock with reflection pool. Nicely done.

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