Bowsprit

About 2/3rds the way down a peak, the light started getting pretty close to sunset. It was striking...

By the time we were down to 13,000 feet, a couple of mountain goats were grazing on the shoulder below. The wind was pushing hard, it was just marvelous to see this goat facing into it.

We were expecting a milder day...we barely had enough from keeping frostbite on our hands with sustained winds the entire time. Night fall would occur well before we would reach the trees some 1,300 feet below the goats. Once in the forest, there were patches of ice packed in the trail covered in a light dirt that were almost impossible to see in the day. With only one headlamp, this part was the most treacherous.

With just a few ass-bashers below our belt, we managed OK. Shot with a 1956 Leica M3 and 50mm 2.0 collapsable Summicron, 400 speed film on 11.04.07.

Great capture, Daniel! Did you use light-meter for exposure?

Thanks, I used a Gossen Digisix on a key lanyard hooked to my pocket.

Beautiful image. What i like most is the abstractness, it took me a while to figure out what this was a picture of! The fact that it was titled "Bowsprit" didnt help though (i think of the sprits on boats). The contrast and tones are unbelievable, cant beat film.

Wow...those goats look awesome! I like how the snow looks rough like the rocks and helps with the mood of the photograph. (*****)

Hummmmm. I my really deserve those TS-E 17mm lens after all.

 

Regards; Bela

Beautiful work! great use of low key! Happy holidays to you and your loved once. Regards

very good shot congratulations original