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Awakening

© Marc E. Adamus

Awakening

Uploaded: October 21, 2005 08:48:53

Description

Early Winter in Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness. I liked the subtle, peaceful mood and how the composition of the sweeping shoreline leads around towards the reflected peak. The hike in was a rainstorm, then a blizzard which put down 4 inches in an hour, followed by a freezing rainstorm. It was intresting to say the least. I set up camp in the fury of the storm near treeline at this remote alpine lake, about ten miles in. Fortuantely, the stormy conditions subsided by the next morning and things were as calm and placid as it gets. I was lucky to get a bit of glowing color behind the peak at dawn. I shot a couple rolls then climbed the north face of the peak and hiked out later that day.

Comments

Nicole Kessel October 21, 2005

Breathtaking, Marc! Fantastic shot! #330489

Stephanie Laird level-classic October 21, 2005

Marc this is beautiful! #1978675

Phil N. Jones October 21, 2005

I live in the tropical south...this photo conveys the beauty of colder places..nice composition.... #1978996

Jessica L. Richard October 21, 2005

gorgous image! this is amazing! #1979827

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic October 21, 2005

Very beautiful Marc!,
Amalia #1981008

Sharon Day October 21, 2005

Absolutely gorgeous, Marc!!! I love your description! #1981047

Andrew Laverghetta October 21, 2005

I love the composition and the way the edge of the lake leads you in, as you mentioned. I wish I could get on some of these trips where people just go out to have fun and take a few pictures. Maybe more than I few I guess "a few rolls." Maybe someday I can get out west. What lens did you use? The huge depth of field is great. #1981618

Marc E. Adamus October 21, 2005

Hi Andrew. I used a Canon 17-40L lens at F16 and exposed Velvia 50 for 8 seconds. #1981740

Susana Ms Heide October 21, 2005

WOW!! I'm in AWE of this image and how you got it! I'm not an outdoorsy person but am so glad some photographers are, so that the rest of us can savour the beauty of scenes such as this one!! STUNNING!!! #1981945

Kerry Haines level-classic October 23, 2005

Inspirational for all Marc! Unquestionably "another" wonderous image captured. Simply -- magnificent! You are the Outdoors Landscape Master!
Btw, have ever you photographed the Crater Lake area? #1987991

Karen Rahlf October 23, 2005

Another stunning photo. Just awesome! #1989552

Ken Grooms October 26, 2005

You're the best! ALL of your shots deserve GOLD! #2001588

Kristian L. Stricklin October 26, 2005

Stunning image!! #2001609

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 26, 2005

PERFECTION, Marc! Outstanding perspective, colors, comp., light, everything!!!! Thank you for sharing! #2001635

Goshka G. October 26, 2005

Almost unreal colors, Marc!! #2001695

Alton I. Vance November 22, 2005

WOW! Absolutely stunning. The lighting is so gorgeous. Fantastic work. #2108957

Daniel G. Flocke November 23, 2005

Marc - Stunning image!

Your beautiful composition and light reminds me of the late Galen Rowell. This image is the quality that appears on the cover of Outdoor Photographer. Well Done!!!

Congratulations on being a Finalist, good luck in the next level!!! #2110122

Life Expressions November 23, 2005

Congrats on being chosen as a finalist Marc!!!! #2110507

Katrina McMeans November 23, 2005

WOW, Marc!!! The colors are GORGEOUS! The composition is perfect and I am SO glad to see it as a finalist! I am expecting to see this as something better too!!!
~K #2112456

Rick Clark November 23, 2005

Marc-Once again, an outstanding image. #2114455

Chris Macer November 23, 2005

Congrats on the finalist, Marc! Awesome as always. Best of luck :) #2114783

Natasha Ursula Pyle November 26, 2005

Another exceptional image, Marc. And, this of one of my favorite places. :) #2122619

KHAWLA Haddad November 26, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win!!!! #2123038

Katrina McMeans November 26, 2005

Congratualtions on placing 2nd with this!!! Gorgeous picture and well-deserving! ; )
~K #2123165

Kay Beausoleil November 26, 2005

Congratulations on your win, Marc -- your long hike and the dramatic weather were worth it, no? #2124081

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 26, 2005

Marc, great colors and clarity; congratulaions on your second place win. #2124527

Alton I. Vance November 26, 2005

Mark,
Congratulations on your Second Place win. To me this could be in the Grand Prize Winners place in place of mine. Beautiful work. #2124801

Donna W. Neal November 27, 2005

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS WINNER Marc #2127238

Sharon Day November 27, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #2128475

Cathy M. Gromball November 29, 2005

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Marc!

Cathy :) #2134230

Stefan G November 29, 2005

Absolutely gorgeous, just perfect! Congratulations, Marc! #2136301

Kelly Heaton November 30, 2005

Wow! Just Beautiful! Congratulations! #2137461

Dawn O December 23, 2005

Now that's a beautiful photograph! #2215762

Leanne M.E. Boyd December 23, 2005

Congratulations!!!!!!!! #2215799

Darryl Wilkinson December 23, 2005

Belated congrats on your win, Marc, and congratulations on your POTD!!!! #2215841

December 23, 2005

Congratulations on your photo of the Day Marc, it's another of your typical beauties! #2215950

David Phalen December 23, 2005

Just beautiful! Congratulations on your win. #2216144

December 23, 2005

Breathtakingly majestic. Obviously a work of love. I especially like the way the curved directional line leads your eye to the mountain. Very effective. I can almost feel the freezing cold! #2216262

December 23, 2005

Breathtakingly majestic. Obviously a work of love. I especially like the way the curved directional line leads your eye to the mountain. Very effective. I can almost feel the freezing cold! #2216269

Laura Clay-Ballard December 23, 2005

Awesome winning image and congrats on potd! #2216287

Scott Pedersen December 23, 2005

This is most excellent. Shoulda gotten first place. #2216470

Mary Timman December 23, 2005

Just absolutely stunning. Congratulations on POTD. I think that's a huge honor! #2216521

Jane P. Anderson December 23, 2005

Breath taking shot. I love the reflection in the water. A lot of photograhers forget about the reflection but here you have clarity, color and fabullous depth of field. Awesome job and congrats! #2216540

Joy Rector December 23, 2005

congrats on the POTD #2216548

Susan E. Patrick Harris December 23, 2005

CONGRATS! wonderful capture. The colors are awe-inspiring. #2216621

December 23, 2005

wow! simply breathtaking!congrats on a wonderful potd! #2216645

Mary N C. Taitt December 23, 2005

Congratulations on a stunning POTD! Mary :-) #2216840

Lisa Clark December 23, 2005

This is extraordinary photography. So refreshing to see. Congratulations on POTD and a well deserved 2nd place win. #2216890

Jill Odice level-classic December 23, 2005

What a wonderful way to start my day :-) Thanks Marc,I love your work and am glad you are nuts enough to endure the conditions you do to bring us your always wonderful photos! #2216907

December 23, 2005

WOW!!! Are you selling a print? #2216933

Michelle R. Kovach December 23, 2005

Congratulations on your POTD feature & your win! #2216960

Martin J. Preslar December 23, 2005

Ditto what Jill said! :) Your work is truly inspiring! Congrats on the POTD on top of the winner! Bravo!!!!! #2216973

December 23, 2005

Super image, Marc. Just like the ones that the landscape special issue of Outdoor Photographer featured! The depth of field is astounding and almost looks like the final image was made from 4-6 separate digital frames perfectly indexed and merged in "Photoshop".

Just outstanding (and worth the hike in and the harsh conditions)!

--Llew #2216987

Wendy Stevenson December 23, 2005

Congratulations on this stunning POTD!! #2217060

Claudette Foote December 23, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#2217081

December 23, 2005

Great photo! Outstanding! #2217271

Robert L. Andersen December 23, 2005

Outstanding Image !! The color is awesome !! Congrats !! #2217336

Amanda Murray December 23, 2005

This image is so inviting. I wandered onto your BP website and absolutely love your shots that play with clouds, light, and vast landscapes. Inspiring! #2217341

December 23, 2005

Amazingly beautiful,full of peace. #2217431

Kathleen R. Struckle December 23, 2005

Absolutely stunning!! Congrats on your win and POTD!! #2217441

Kay Beausoleil December 23, 2005

Congratulations again, Marc -- this time for your well-deserved POTD! #2217509

Jeffery Haws December 23, 2005

Wonderful POTD! Photo title is perfect. I sensed the absolute quiet. Thank you for such a capture. #2217555

Judith MacArthur level-classic December 23, 2005

This is simply breathtaking, Marc. Your perfect composition literally (not figuratively!) sweeps the viewer up into the magnificent mountain. Thank you so much for being one of the hardy, adventuresome souls who captures these kinds of images for the enrichment of all of us! #2217613

Chris Van Antwerp December 23, 2005

Marc, Beautiful. Shots like this inspire me to get out and shoot more. #2217839

Teri Soares December 23, 2005

Marc,

It's obvious that I am not alone as I admire this magnificent image.

I am certain this landscape was beutiful when you saw it, but the real feat is that you have brought it with you to share with all of us here! I know how difficult it can be to get the camera to see what caught your eye, yet you have managed to do so with great technical skill, effort (not to mention freezing off parts of your anatomy!) and a true artists eye.

Thank you for making the arduous trek to capture this beauty and thank you again for allowing us see to be there as well!

Teri #2217939

Ed Heaton December 23, 2005

Very nice work Marc, I enjoyed browsing your website as well! You go the extra mile and it's apparent!!!
Congrats on POTD! #2218281

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 23, 2005

Absolutely stunning! All of the images in your gallery are equally stunning. Congratulations on your POTD. #2218332

Mary Clarke December 23, 2005

Many congratulations on POTD Marc, wonderful image #2218364

Kathy F. Nash December 23, 2005

Absolutely stunning! This is evidence that we go the extra mile, literally, to get that special shot. I am impressed! I've only had one class in photography here at Better Photo, and my work has improved considerably, especially with inspiration like this.
Congratulations! #2218366

Corinne M. Thompson December 23, 2005

Wonderful capture with lovely colors. #2218484

Garth D. Beatty level-classic December 23, 2005

Very Nice!! I love good reflection shots
and this one is tops. #2219029

Theresa M. VanderStaay December 24, 2005

This is just beautiful Marc. Congrat on POTD! It is an amazing capture. #2220283

December 24, 2005

This is an amazing photograph. I just love the color scheme of it. #2220410

PiperAnne L. Worcester December 24, 2005

Now that is a stunning capture. Congratulations on your POTD and winner. it is so well composed! And the light, the light! #2220730

Anita Taylor December 24, 2005

Well worth the effort for the incredible image, Marc! I do like how the shore leads your eye in as you said. Congratulations! #2221173

Leon Markarov December 26, 2005

Beautiful capture, Marc. Congratulations! #2224212

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 02, 2006

This is so very beautiful!! Congratulations on your potd win!!! #2244936

October 02, 2007

Hi Marc.This is really good.Colors and details are soft and deep.I love your pics.I will look your gallery everyday.You are good photographer.Congrats... #4872927

Candice L. Carter February 16, 2008

Simply exquisite. Wonderful capture. #5502296

C A March 14, 2008

Awesome shot!! #5640771

Rebecca K. Lefferts April 16, 2009

Gorgeous shot- What a lovely composition. Great work! #7411064

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