Uploaded: October 21, 2005 08:48:53
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.
Nicole Kessel October 21, 2005
Breathtaking, Marc! Fantastic shot! #330489Stephanie Laird October 21, 2005
Marc this is beautiful! #1978675Phil N. Jones October 21, 2005
I live in the tropical south...this photo conveys the beauty of colder places..nice composition.... #1978996Jessica L. Richard October 21, 2005
gorgous image! this is amazing! #1979827Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas October 21, 2005
Very beautiful Marc!,Sharon Day October 21, 2005
Absolutely gorgeous, Marc!!! I love your description! #1981047Andrew 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. #1981618Marc E. Adamus October 21, 2005
Hi Andrew. I used a Canon 17-40L lens at F16 and exposed Velvia 50 for 8 seconds. #1981740Susana 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!!! #1981945Kerry Haines October 23, 2005
Inspirational for all Marc! Unquestionably "another" wonderous image captured. Simply -- magnificent! You are the Outdoors Landscape Master!Karen Rahlf October 23, 2005
Another stunning photo. Just awesome! #1989552Ken Grooms October 26, 2005
You're the best! ALL of your shots deserve GOLD! #2001588Kristian L. Stricklin October 26, 2005
Stunning image!! #2001609Terry L. Ellis October 26, 2005
PERFECTION, Marc! Outstanding perspective, colors, comp., light, everything!!!! Thank you for sharing! #2001635Goshka G. October 26, 2005
Almost unreal colors, Marc!! #2001695Alton I. Vance November 22, 2005
WOW! Absolutely stunning. The lighting is so gorgeous. Fantastic work. #2108957Daniel 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!!!! #2110507Katrina 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!!!Rick Clark November 23, 2005
Marc-Once again, an outstanding image. #2114455Chris Macer November 23, 2005
Congrats on the finalist, Marc! Awesome as always. Best of luck :) #2114783Natasha Ursula Pyle November 26, 2005
Another exceptional image, Marc. And, this of one of my favorite places. :) #2122619KHAWLA Haddad November 26, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win!!!! #2123038Katrina McMeans November 26, 2005
Congratualtions on placing 2nd with this!!! Gorgeous picture and well-deserving! ; )Kay Beausoleil November 26, 2005
Congratulations on your win, Marc -- your long hike and the dramatic weather were worth it, no? #2124081Janine Russell November 26, 2005
Marc, great colors and clarity; congratulaions on your second place win. #2124527Alton I. Vance November 26, 2005
Mark,Donna W. Neal November 27, 2005
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS WINNER Marc #2127238Sharon Day November 27, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #2128475Cathy 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! #2136301Kelly Heaton November 30, 2005
Wow! Just Beautiful! Congratulations! #2137461Dawn O December 23, 2005
Now that's a beautiful photograph! #2215762Leanne M.E. Boyd December 23, 2005
Congratulations!!!!!!!! #2215799Darryl Wilkinson December 23, 2005
Belated congrats on your win, Marc, and congratulations on your POTD!!!! #2215841David Phalen December 23, 2005
Just beautiful! Congratulations on your win. #2216144Laura Clay-Ballard December 23, 2005
Awesome winning image and congrats on potd! #2216287Scott Pedersen December 23, 2005
This is most excellent. Shoulda gotten first place. #2216470Mary Timman December 23, 2005
Just absolutely stunning. Congratulations on POTD. I think that's a huge honor! #2216521Jane 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! #2216540Joy Rector December 23, 2005
congrats on the POTD #2216548Susan E. Patrick Harris December 23, 2005
CONGRATS! wonderful capture. The colors are awe-inspiring. #2216621Mary N C. Taitt December 23, 2005
Congratulations on a stunning POTD! Mary :-) #2216840Lisa Clark December 23, 2005
This is extraordinary photography. So refreshing to see. Congratulations on POTD and a well deserved 2nd place win. #2216890Jill Odice 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! #2216907Michelle R. Kovach December 23, 2005
Congratulations on your POTD feature & your win! #2216960Martin J. Preslar December 23, 2005
Ditto what Jill said! :) Your work is truly inspiring! Congrats on the POTD on top of the winner! Bravo!!!!! #2216973Just outstanding (and worth the hike in and the harsh conditions)!
--Llew #2216987
Wendy Stevenson December 23, 2005
Congratulations on this stunning POTD!! #2217060Claudette Foote December 23, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS!!!#2217081
Robert L. Andersen December 23, 2005
Outstanding Image !! The color is awesome !! Congrats !! #2217336Amanda 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! #2217341Kathleen R. Struckle December 23, 2005
Absolutely stunning!! Congrats on your win and POTD!! #2217441Kay Beausoleil December 23, 2005
Congratulations again, Marc -- this time for your well-deserved POTD! #2217509Jeffery Haws December 23, 2005
Wonderful POTD! Photo title is perfect. I sensed the absolute quiet. Thank you for such a capture. #2217555Judith MacArthur 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! #2217613Chris Van Antwerp December 23, 2005
Marc, Beautiful. Shots like this inspire me to get out and shoot more. #2217839Teri 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!!!Lindley Johnson December 23, 2005
Absolutely stunning! All of the images in your gallery are equally stunning. Congratulations on your POTD. #2218332Mary Clarke December 23, 2005
Many congratulations on POTD Marc, wonderful image #2218364Kathy 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.Corinne M. Thompson December 23, 2005
Wonderful capture with lovely colors. #2218484Garth D. Beatty December 23, 2005
Very Nice!! I love good reflection shotsTheresa M. VanderStaay December 24, 2005
This is just beautiful Marc. Congrat on POTD! It is an amazing capture. #2220283PiperAnne 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! #2220730Anita 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! #2221173Leon Markarov December 26, 2005
Beautiful capture, Marc. Congratulations! #2224212Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 02, 2006
This is so very beautiful!! Congratulations on your potd win!!! #2244936Candice L. Carter February 16, 2008
Simply exquisite. Wonderful capture. #5502296C A March 14, 2008
Awesome shot!! #5640771Rebecca K. Lefferts April 16, 2009
Gorgeous shot- What a lovely composition. Great work! #7411064Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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