Patagonia Warm-Up

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 29, 2010575 views40 comments

Just got back from 15 days of backcountry trekking in Los Glacieres National Park in Patagonia, Argentina. Thought I'd warm everyone up to a series of Patagonia images with one of my least interesting pics from the trip. Nothing too exciting here, just a classic shot of Fitz Roy -- lots of pretty scenery and light, but nothing too interesting in terms of comp and artistic expression. As I said, this is meant to be a warm-up! Think of it as the opening act before the band you came to see starts to play . . .

Still time to sign up for my upcoming NPN online class Creating Wow! Images - Six Steps to Making Great Nature Photographs! We start April 1st, but we'll accept "late registrations" for folks signing up during the first week of the course.

Online tutorials on my website:
Using Live View for Nature Photography
Preparing Photos for the Web

Comments

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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on March 29, 2010 at 9:42 AM

If this is your warm-up, I can't wait to see what's coming. This really is beautiful, Ian.

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Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on March 29, 2010 at 9:43 AM

welcome back Ian. Pretty good for a warm up.

How was the trip? I heard you were all left alone by Martin - I hope you enjoyed it. Looks like you caught some serious sunsets - but will look fwd to see all your images. If I am not mistaken, this is probably first time I am seeing something from you that's not shot in the US. Excited...

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 29, 2010 at 10:07 AM

Warm up, huh? I can't wait to see the real deal. This is super, love the luminance of the peaks, and beautiful clouds.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on March 29, 2010 at 10:29 AM

This is supposed to be a warm-up? Jeez.

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on March 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM

This is stunning, you got some incredible light and atmosphere! I'm so jealous, this is high on my list of places to photograph, and you captured it beautifully. I particularly like the FG layer being completely black, I think it adds impact to the image.

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Comment posted by Ken Johnson on March 29, 2010 at 11:02 AM

Ian,

Beautiful scene the clouds, shadows and colors make this a real eye catcher

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 29, 2010 at 11:07 AM

Great colors. i love the comp with the foreground and then the glowing mountain peak and the clouds. Well done.

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Comment posted by Helio Cristovao on March 29, 2010 at 11:40 AM

Ian, warm-up?

Love this light, and it´s quite dramatic the clouds crossing around. least interesting

OMG!

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on March 29, 2010 at 11:43 AM

I'm pretty sure that getting light like that there is rather, umm, rare... so I wouldn't pass this off as boring, plus, it's frickin' beautiful! You better live up to your word with the main act

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on March 29, 2010 at 11:51 AM

Loving the build up.. .. . . . . .

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on March 29, 2010 at 12:31 PM

man, this is sooo boring and uninteresting! I'll bet when you show all those other pics I'll be dozing off....

georg

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 29, 2010 at 12:38 PM

I'm warm, I'm warm! And so is that mountian, even with the snow. Wonderful light makes the clouds a fitting frame for the mountains, and the silhouette base makes it even more dramatic.
Opening Act? Reminds me of when I saw the Fabulous Thunderbirds (with Jimmie Vaughan then) open for Bob Seger. I wondered how anyone could top the opening act, but knew that something great was coming. I'll be tuning in this week!

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Comment posted by Daniel Cartamil on March 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM

Nice - I love the black silhouette foreground, it complements the top portion perfectly.

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Comment posted by Paulo A.Lopes on March 29, 2010 at 1:32 PM

Patagonia!!

i will be tuned! Warm light combining with a very good warm up

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Comment posted by Justin Reznick on March 29, 2010 at 1:44 PM

That is some incredible light, I really enjoy the silhouetted foreground matching the peaks. Obviously excited for the rest!

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on March 29, 2010 at 1:58 PM

Very nice, can't wait to see more!

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on March 29, 2010 at 2:05 PM

Man, this is gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing more, Ian!

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on March 29, 2010 at 2:49 PM

Yeah, not very exciting, except for that stunning light illuminating one the most photogenic peaks in the whole world. And some dynamic clouds to go with it... Superb in every way, Ian! Can't wait to see the others.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on March 29, 2010 at 2:52 PM

Breathtaking! I love this, Ian. This has a lot of wow factor.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on March 29, 2010 at 2:55 PM

Outstanding colors, Ian! I eagerly await to see future posts of the area.

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Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on March 29, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Nice warm-up

. Can't wait to see the real deal!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 29, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Classic, and there's reason for that. LLamas must have been all over the place. Spectacular light, color, and atmosphere!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM

This is phenomenal Ian. If this is just a 'warm-up', can't wait for the main peformance. The light and color is incredible.

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on March 29, 2010 at 6:07 PM

no llamas Morris, but plenty of wild guanacos!

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on March 29, 2010 at 7:04 PM

Well then, go back down there and do it properly

Seriously, nice image!

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Comment posted by Mel Ladewig on March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM

Really nice classic interpretation of Fitz Roy Ian. You caught some great light for this.

Mel-

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Comment posted by Joshua Hardin on March 29, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Amazing. I'd be happy with this, even after 15 days, but I guess we'll have to wait and see what else you have in store for us.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on March 29, 2010 at 8:44 PM

Beautiful pictura great color i plan to going to Chile and Argentina next January i have been dream about that few years.

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on March 29, 2010 at 9:25 PM

Incredible display, can't wait to see your others.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on March 29, 2010 at 9:46 PM

This is pretty incredible light Ian. This should be interesgting what you have for follow up. Now you have me excited!

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Comment posted by Cory O'Neill on March 29, 2010 at 10:15 PM

Nice. Very nice. Can't wait to see the collection!

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on March 29, 2010 at 11:42 PM

Amazing glow and really nice jagged peaks. Can't wait to see the rest, it sounds like an awesome trip!

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on March 30, 2010 at 12:23 AM

Glad to see the first of your Patagonia images Ian. This one is beautiful for a "warm up" shot. Can't wait to see more.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 30, 2010 at 12:53 AM

Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Tom Nevesely on March 30, 2010 at 10:40 AM

Awesome shot Ian! I can't wait to see more.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on March 31, 2010 at 3:08 AM

A stunning image, Ian. Wonderful color and a great composition. I like the way the dark fg mountain line frames the image. Magic light!

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on March 31, 2010 at 7:45 AM

Beautiful, bold colors Ian. Great work as always.

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Comment posted by Steve France on March 31, 2010 at 7:49 AM

this is wonderful Ian... majestic in mood... fantastic colour... and i like the framing

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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on March 31, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Pretty darn nice for a warm up!

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on April 5, 2010 at 2:17 PM

wanted 40 comments -- I like round numbers!

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