marcadamus 1 Posted October 31, 2008 Sorry to repost this one, folks! Two days of off trail hiking into the high and wild of Jasper's Rocky Mountains brought me to this remote location on the NW flank of Mt. Fryatt where I found a collection of small, frozen lakes alongside which I made my camp for two more nights, at about 8200 feet. I was enthralled with being here, in such a pristine location just underneath the towering vertical walls of the surrounding peaks, knowing I would have the place all to myself. It was just the type of weather I love - mixed skies, some new snow and by some standards quite cool (-11F the first night). It was a place I could have stayed for quite some time. I just find some intangible connection to places like this that so few will see. I found this line while scouting around about 1/4 mile from camp on the first afternoon, the only opening above a small stream flowing from the mouth of a nearby glacier. I photographed it at sunset, which turned out quite nice to say the least, and after being cloudy all day I was surprised and glad to have brought back something I felt captured the place pretty well. The view here is looking towards the NW at a range of mostly unnamed 10,000 foot peaks. Link to comment
JeffBryce 0 Posted October 31, 2008 This is arguably your best image. I like the simplicity. Regards, Jeff Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted October 31, 2008 Splendid shot Marc, I like how the mini stream is being covered over with new snow, a great line in to the image and adds a bit of emotion. Winter is coming, brrrrrrrr! Link to comment
rzeler 4 Posted October 31, 2008 Beautiful winter photo Marc! Amazing light, great composition. Thanks! Link to comment
beartooth1 0 Posted October 31, 2008 As always...Perfect...Your images are a huge inspiration...thanks for posting them.... Ken Link to comment
camilo.margeli 1 Posted October 31, 2008 Yours always are outstanding images. This one for example, has this fantastic line as conductor way to the top of the image. The rest of the image is really wonderful too, colours, textures and this wonderful sun. The result is very amazing but at the same time natural. Congratulations. Link to comment
hopsage 0 Posted October 31, 2008 I like the color cast in this, the starburst on the sun is lovely, and there's a good sky. However, the bottom distortion from the ultra-wide lens makes me a little seasick. Further, it distracts my eye from the real star of this image, which is the inspired capture of the creek curves. I think a crop of the bottom (and some of the sky) fixes that. I've attached a suggestion. What think you? Link to comment
amalsircar 2 Posted November 1, 2008 Spectacular shot, Marc. Excellent composition, very good exposure,light and colours. Link to comment
dgv 1 Posted November 1, 2008 Apart from the wonderful and unusual light of this image, the crack in the snow that leads the eye to the sun makes the composition very readable. Excellent PP work. Well seen. Link to comment
andregilden 0 Posted November 1, 2008 Very beautiful image, Nice line in, spectacular sun and lovely colors. Great image, Regards. Link to comment
emka 0 Posted November 1, 2008 Excellent! Well done composition, nice colours, great mood. Link to comment
evphotography 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Awesome shot Marc, as always your work is amazing. Your use of color is always so terrific. The compostion with the line in snow leading you out to the distant mountains and sunburst is outstanding. Link to comment
ricardovaste 0 Posted November 2, 2008 This is just beautiful Marc, please do not apologize! The lighting, the location, the composition - this is just what truely great landscape photographs are made of - well done my friend. Warm regards, Rich Link to comment
floris2 0 Posted November 3, 2008 I think I have a new favorite of yours, this is magnificent. The combination of the abstract leading line, the fresh smooth snow, rugged peaks, perfect sun-star and fantastic skies are as much as one can hope for in a photo in my opinion. Simply perfect, and very inspiring. I can't wait to get out into some snow myself here in the Sierras in a few months! Link to comment
ricardolapiettra 0 Posted November 4, 2008 You never cease to amaze me Marc. This one is brilliant. You work easily shows that being a succesfull landscape photographer means being there in the right moment, and that implies hard work. Your commitment with nature reminds me "The size of the rat" chapter in Gallen Rowell´s mountain light. Thanks for share your images. Link to comment
ianflindt 0 Posted November 14, 2008 This and Simon Butterworth's "Diamonds are not forever" must rate as the best landscape images I've ever seen. The pleasure you must feel at the moment of capture must be so intense. Link to comment
jaceerickson 0 Posted April 17, 2009 This is one of my favorites being that the break in the snow leads the eye into the heart of the picture. Nice job Link to comment
Daniel Álamo 0 Posted October 16, 2010 If this one wasn't a first awared, I think someone was wrong. I like everything from it.The suggestion crop, maybe it's a good idea. For me, 7/7.Daniel. Link to comment
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