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Ice World

by Kah Kit Yoong

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 17, 2011441 views32 comments
Mount Cook NP, NEW ZEALAND

Another from yard of icebergs, this time under a sky of stars, moonlight and first light.

Canon 5DMkII, 16-35mm, blend of two exposures.

Comments

32 comments
Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on July 17, 2011 at 10:30 PM
This really needs to be seen as the larger version. The blue glassiness of the water and ice and stars work together well.
Registered on September 9, 2009, 294 Posts, 2006 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on July 17, 2011 at 10:41 PM
At first glance of the smaller version, I thought it was going to be to neutral for me. But the larger version springs to life with wonderful details and interesting elements. I imagine a large print would be nice to view!

Chris
Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on July 17, 2011 at 11:30 PM
The blue tones are wonderful, Kah. I agree that the thumbnail does not do this beauty justice. Wonderful work here.
Registered on June 2, 2009, 103 Posts, 1500 Comments
Comment posted by Danny Laureys on July 18, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Excellent!!!!!! :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 5, 2008, 590 Posts, 1261 Comments
Comment posted by INGOMA on July 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM
The larger version is fantastic. For my tastes I might suggest cropping about half of the sky that is above the right hand mountain- I feel this gives it a more intimate feel and accentuates the truly magic portion of this scene. Beautiful work.
Registered on July 2, 2004, 231 Posts, 3110 Comments
Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on July 18, 2011 at 2:30 AM
Well done! Overall blues fit very nicely with the image and the time it was taken. That little bit of movement in the water takes it to another level. Awesome.
Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments
Comment posted by Stefan Gimpl on July 18, 2011 at 2:34 AM
wow. magical. love the mood in this one.
Registered on May 12, 2007, 26 Posts, 184 Comments
Comment posted by Rui Vieira on July 18, 2011 at 7:12 AM
Awesome shot Kah :toast:
Registered on September 11, 2008, 39 Posts, 246 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Lowe on July 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM
A very serene understated image, Kah Kit. This has to been seen in the larger version to really appreciate. I really love the cool blue tones in this scene. :toast:

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Comment posted by Neale Dyster on July 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM
The bigger the better with this one! Beautiful capture, wonderful detail.
Registered on February 19, 2008, 94 Posts, 738 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 18, 2011 at 10:07 AM
The large version here is fantastic. What an amazing scene. I love the blue tones and the water and ice are fantastic. Excellent!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM
This is really gorgeous! Sort of monochrome, but, well, not entirely. Captivating light for sure.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Abdullah Alhuzimi on July 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Very powerful photo....
Registered on November 13, 2010, 13 Posts, 60 Comments
Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 18, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Beautiful rendition, the cool colors and the ice are a good mix. The stars are an added nice touch. Glad you didn't open up the shadows too much - looks very realistic. :toast:
Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 18, 2011 at 12:17 PM
The larger view really shows the beautiful detail in the ice and evening sky Kah Kit. I also very much like the blue tones.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on July 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Everything fits together nicely here to make a superb image. Color looks very good as well. Overall, it makes me feel like I'm right there waiting for the sunrise.
Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on July 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Very, very impressive Kah. Probably the best image of seen from you year to date. That foreground is something to behold. I love the processing too! :toast: :toast: :toast:

Michael
Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on July 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM
There's just something about blue and ice, especially together, that needs the crystalline sharpness the larger view shows. This looks good as is, but the larger view really shines. Just mesmerizing Kah Kit.
:toast:
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
Comment posted by Grant Collier on July 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Very cool shot! I didn't notice the stars at first. You might be able to bring them out a little more with some selective sharpening around the most prominent stars.
Registered on July 29, 2005, 73 Posts, 430 Comments
Comment posted by Jonathan Heywood on July 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM
As others have said, the larger version is a must for this detailed and beautiful shot. The clouds hanging about the peaks in the distance really make this image for me.
Registered on February 22, 2010, 18 Posts, 87 Comments
Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on July 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM
The larger version is awesome. :toast:
Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Adamus on July 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM
My problem with icebergs is they hardly ever hold still for this stuff, so good work getting them to cooperate! Wish the stars were more prominent here but the sky is still a nice compliment.
Registered on September 17, 2005, 780 Posts, 8091 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Plant on July 18, 2011 at 6:06 PM
I love the muted colors and feel to this, very natural, very peaceful, very subtle yet powerful at the same time. Hats off to you sir! :toast:
Registered on July 7, 2008, 271 Posts, 1657 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Beautiful blue scene! The colors works great for the subject. Real nice work!!
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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on July 18, 2011 at 9:24 PM
Very cool shot Kah Kit. The large version is wonderful.
Registered on January 19, 2011, 33 Posts, 408 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM
I really like the mood and cold feel in this. Another fine comp by you as well. Excellent work!
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Comment posted by Chikku Baiju on July 19, 2011 at 2:24 PM
The larger version looks amazing! The blue tones are just wonderful here.
Registered on January 9, 2010, 31 Posts, 246 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 19, 2011 at 10:29 PM
What a clean peaceful image! :toast:

I too wish the stars more prominent.
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by David Edwards on July 20, 2011 at 6:04 AM
I love the wonderful stillness in this shot, Kah Kit. The cool blue tone creates a rather somber mood, but it fits with the icy landscape and remoteness very well. Wonderful clarity and processing.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments
Comment posted by Gorka Lopez on July 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM
WOW! :eek: Absolutely stunning image, captivating light!
Registered on July 4, 2011, 8 Posts, 31 Comments
Comment posted by Alister Benn on July 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM
This is another cool one... enough order in the chaos and some nice color...
Registered on June 9, 2011, 23 Posts, 258 Comments
Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM
This is incredible Kah, really really beautiful.

Gary.
Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments