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WC #313 - Summit Ice

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted January 9, 20081,185 views8 comments

Wonderful image so far everyone!

Well this might not win any prizes for gorgeous nature photography, but thought it would fit the challenge nicely

This was taken one brisk late October day about ten years ago, from the summit of 14,148' Mt. Democrat, near Alma Colorado. Luckily the snow wasn't deep enough to keep us from climbing, but the wind sure meant we didn't stay on top for long. This rime ice is a good testament to that.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 9, 2008 at 1:49 AM

Brent, Thanks for posting. I've not been to Alma since Willie Morrison was Mayor and I know that's ten years + ago.

That's one nasty cold shot

You picked up some awesome light here playing on the bg mountain against the clouds.

Really interesting shot.

Carol

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Comment posted by Todd Caudle on January 9, 2008 at 12:39 PM

This is a really cool shot, Brent, in more ways than one!

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Comment posted by Mel Ladewig on January 9, 2008 at 6:25 PM

Nice Brent. That is some wicked rime ice.

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Comment posted by Barbara Zarrella on January 9, 2008 at 7:01 PM

All I can say is WOW! I cannot imagine such cold, ice and snow except through the photos I see on this forum.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 9, 2008 at 10:22 PM

Brent, what is the diagonal object with the ice?

Thanks,

Carol

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Comment posted by Brent Doerzman on January 10, 2008 at 2:04 AM

Thanks everyone!

Carol, sorry about that, I meant to say! :) It's basically just a wooden stick being used as a summit marker. If you look close at the top, you can see someone left behind some cool artwork. :)

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on January 10, 2008 at 11:02 PM

This really says "Wind Chill!" Keep the camera protected.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on January 11, 2008 at 2:43 AM

Brr!!! This is not a place where I like to be!!

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