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Rage against Frozen

by Marc Adamus

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 10, 20131,999 views39 comments
Hi Everyone,

I'm back from what has turned into 7 months offline for me. No posts to any forums or anything except checking my email because I've been so busy! My days have been filled with travels and shooting to all ends of the continent once again and have spanned across Alaska and the Far North of Canada to the desert Southwest, Canadian Rockies and many other locations. NEW work has been uploaded to my website, thanks for your thoughts on this.

This photograph is one of my favorites from my recent collection and depicts the wet world inside an ice cave inside a glacier in Alaska, which I photographed extensively as I was making a 35-day long solo backpack across the Boundary Range, one of the most glaciated places in the world. The trek was extremely memorable, but nothing for me surpassed the experience of being inside these crystalline blue-ice caves which in one glacier continued through a multitude of passageways for nearly a mile!

I got absolutely soaking wet for this shot even despite a lot of Goretex but I wanted a shot showing off the furious water action I was standing in most of the time. Other images from the glacial caves show off the ice formations and other areas inside.

The image is two exposures blended carefully by hand from a 14mm lens on the D800E. A large version has been included.

Comments

39 comments
Comment posted by Matt Anderson on January 10, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Um, incredible!! :toast:
Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Very other worldly. The large version is a must. Extremely well seen and a very well executed image. Over the top. :eek: :eek: :eek:
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Awesome handling of the light and motion, Marc. The "explosions" of water droplets on the left are really cool - tough capture. I really like your new set. This one, along with "See Through" are my favorites. Welcome back, but I'm sure you'll be back out there before too long. Thanks for the inspiration. :toast:
Registered on July 17, 2011, 233 Posts, 1373 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Cameron on January 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Wow an amazing picture Marc. Gorgeous colours and great to see the water in streaks as opposed to vaporous.
Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 10, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Welcome back Marc. This is delicious, and you definitely succeeded in your presentation goal. Gorgeous color, excellent composition, and your usual superb processing skills make this a real viewing pleasure!
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 10, 2013 at 12:33 PM
What an amazing scene, beautiful work Marc.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 10, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Amazing and Beautiful!! :toast:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by INGOMA on January 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Spectacular work, Marc! What really stands out for me are the streaks of water coming towards the camera. Welcome back! :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 2, 2004, 231 Posts, 3110 Comments
Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on January 10, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Fantastic picture!! And judging from all the water coming towards the camera, not only you got soaking wet...
Registered on September 30, 2012, 116 Posts, 2257 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 10, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Stunning! Love all the detail, the water motion and all the blues.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Anderson on January 10, 2013 at 1:27 PM
WOW! Stunning collection of work Marc! Looks like you had an incredibly adventurous year surrounded by some of the world's most incredible wilderness. Great to see you back safe and sound. This is one of my faves of your new collection too. Every image is a masterpiece.
Registered on January 31, 2006, 228 Posts, 3072 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 10, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Yikes.....well beyond Goretex here, Marc. Looks like a wetsuit required for the water world... :eek:
What a challenge this must have been to work out logistically, physically, and technically. A wonderful capture all the way around. Welcome back after the lengthy road and hiking trips. :wavey:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Smorra on January 10, 2013 at 1:31 PM
Welcome back Marc! I just went through the gallery of new images on your website. I'm really amazed by the variety of images you captured over the past 7 months. Very inspirational work! My favorites were "So Long for this Moment" and "Eyes can't tell us".

The image above really captures the energy of this place. Well done.
Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments
Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM
Gorgeous :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Fricke on January 10, 2013 at 2:05 PM
Tremendous work as usual Marc! The large version really shows off the great depth in the photograph. The perspective you chose really makes the image and the shutter speed shows off the rushing water perfectly.
Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Coskun on January 10, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Just spectacular as usual. I went through the new work twice so far and still haven't picked a clear favorite, they are all just perfect. You can really see your passion for the wilderness and your photography in these images and it is extremely inspirational stuff. I've heard very little in terms of info on the locations you shot (boundary range), but showing these photos just gives us another perspective on a small part of the continent that many have never ever seen before. Thank you for sharing your entire collection with us!
Registered on October 31, 2011, 170 Posts, 1240 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 10, 2013 at 3:37 PM
Very cool! Some of the water action is maybe just a bit distracting for me but, overall, it adds considerable dynamic appeal. In all technical respects (composition, post-processing, etc.) this looks spot-on to me.
Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on January 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM
welcome back, love to see your work from waaaaay unusual places and angles, three thumbs up!!! :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on January 10, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Nom nom nom nom nom nom
Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Chamberlain on January 10, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Marc, this photo is just unbelievable! You always get the impossible shots. I look forward to seeing more.
Registered on January 6, 2013, 12 Posts, 44 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 10, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Oh WOW Marc! This is absolutely amazing, stunning, incredible....... You certainly know how to WOW us!

I also really enjoyed looking at your other new images. I do indeed think this is my favorite though but the others are gorgeous in their own right. Welcome back. Sounds like an arduous, wilderness survival trip and glad your back safe and sound.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on January 10, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Fabulous, especially in the larger version. I can imagine the tenuousness of setting up and getting this right, getting wet and cold, and pressing ahead anyway. Well scouted, seen, shot, and processed.
Registered on December 14, 2010, 122 Posts, 1034 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on January 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Now there's some serious motion... Lot's to enjoy here. Looks like a fascinating place to explore...

I thoroughly enjoyed the new images. Must have been quite the experience hiking alone for so long! Don't know if I could last that long, but would love to explore those areas. :smile:
Registered on November 16, 2011, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on January 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM
Amazing! Thanks much for sharing and inspiring me. Solo backpacking and documenting as you have is beyond my imagining. In light of all the ills of this world...it is a treat to see these enchanting photographs.
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 10, 2013 at 8:34 PM
Wow! energy,action, beautiful colors and clarity..what's not to love. Beautiful image
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on January 11, 2013 at 3:18 AM
Marc,

This is just outstanding, as well as the others you posted on your website. Great to have you back and posting again.
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 11, 2013 at 12:01 PM
wow, wow, and WOW! Great to see you back, Marc :toast:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM
I just checked out your new stuff--and i think without question its your strongest collection to date. I cant even pick a favorite theyre all just friggin sick! If i have any 'critique at all' it's that it's definitely over-the-top stuff, like Marc Adamus on steroids :biggrin: Maybe as you get older you'll mellow and do more of the laid back stuff to balance a bit. But that's ok--keep at it man, im enjoying the show! :smile:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Adamus on January 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Thanks, Stan. I was going for more of a throwback look, actually, as I used to be known for some pretty high-contrast stuff and I felt like recently my work had gotten a bit flat by comparison, so I brought back some bold 'pop' in the tonal realm. Also, I look at what's being done today and the trends in processing landscapes and I can't help but be somewhat influenced by the norm, which seems to be pushing things further than ever. Still though, I did plenty of subtle renditions as well and I hope they aren't lost in the pile of vibrant colors and high contrasts on display on my site. I do still have some very soft takes on things as well.
Registered on September 17, 2005, 780 Posts, 8091 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 11, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Great to see you back here Marc! Phenomenal image - I think it meets your high standards! :smile:
Nothing to be critical of or suggest. Just a pleasure to view. Looking forward to more - a sneak peak of your new work and I know you have a great number of images to share.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on January 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM
Nice work as always.

Regarding the new work, lots of great stuff there. I did, however, notice a PANORAMIC image in there! I distinctly remember you telling me once about how much you disliked panos and would never shoot one. Never say never, eh? :biggrin:
Registered on November 19, 2008, 49 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Adamus on January 11, 2013 at 4:48 PM
I've had a panoramic image of the Sierra on that website since 2005 and mentioned that, but you're right, I don't like them much.
Registered on September 17, 2005, 780 Posts, 8091 Comments
Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 12, 2013 at 8:08 AM
fabulous image with great drama. the lines really make this (and such lines are evident in much of your work). well done.
Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on January 12, 2013 at 8:39 PM
Great comin at ya shot! It wasn't wet or cold here was it? :biggrin:
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on January 14, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Dynamic image with beautiful light Marc. Your new work is compelling as always!
Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on January 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Dang, that is cool! Love the motion, the clarity and the amazing blues!
Registered on December 11, 2006, 303 Posts, 924 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 16, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Not enough superlatives for this one -
congrats on another exceptuional WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on February 5, 2013 at 1:58 PM
WOW! How the heck did I miss this one? Crazy cool, Marc. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on April 19, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Missed this when posted Marc. The water flow/motion really sets this apart as an ice cave photo. Congrats! :toast: You must have been cold after this one!
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments