Observing the Undercast

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 24, 2010286 views12 comments

My life in photography came full circle this week, as I was brought back to the place that began my interest in photography for a professional assignment shoot.

Though the trip had been planned weeks in advance, I couldn't have hand picked better conditions...light winds, undercast and a heavy rime ice accumulation.

This was my favorite shot of the shoot...an observer at the Mount Washington Observatory taking in the view...

Comments and critiques always appreciated!

Canon 20D w/Tokina 12-24mm
1/1000 @ F11
ISO 100
Polarizer

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 24, 2010 at 8:55 PM

I had to double check that this wasn't posted in photo art because I didn't believe it was real! I also see that this photo is on the main webpage for Mount Washingon

Congrats on this amazing photo and everything coming around. The red jacket really makes this photo pop

- Luke

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 24, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Epic!

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on February 24, 2010 at 10:50 PM

Outstanding! scenes like these are why I go to the mountains.

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Comment posted by Jim Sabiston on February 24, 2010 at 11:04 PM

The usual good work, Jim. The rime ice makes it look like the mountain is an extension of the clouds!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 25, 2010 at 8:43 AM

Spectacular conditions and lovely image Jim. I like the comp and the delicate color in the sky and cold mountain landscape. It is a truly beautiful place especially when you can see more than 5ft in front of you and a fierce wind is not blowing. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on February 25, 2010 at 11:16 AM

Jim - probably your best work..I keep looking at it. Send it to competitons - you will win for sure

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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on February 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Excellent capture!

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on February 25, 2010 at 7:01 PM

What a sweet otherworldly view Jim, and the red jacket was definitely a good choice

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on February 26, 2010 at 11:36 AM

Epic shot Jim!

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on February 27, 2010 at 9:16 AM

Definitely had me fooled. When I looked at the thumbnail I saw Ice along the great lakes and high waves, Mount Washington works too.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 27, 2010 at 10:21 PM

Spectacular. The cloud trail in the icing so to speak.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on March 3, 2010 at 4:20 AM

Great depth! The inclusion of the person is what really makes this photo work. Nicely done.

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