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Powerful Elements

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Posted by Marc Adamus on May 12, 2007 at 2:08 PM
Powerful Elements
This captured the same evening as my image that most of you remember, 'Forces of Nature'. Shooting into the teeth of 40mph winds along the shore of St. Mary Lake, Glacier National Park. This wider perspective at sunset showcases more of the surroundings while capturing the mood and conditions at the time.
Posted by Mark Windom on May 12, 2007 at 2:36 PM
That sky certainly "fits" with the action on the water. The dusting of snow is an added bonus. Nice stuff.
Posted by eric lee on May 12, 2007 at 2:52 PM
I love the tree and rocks at the right.
Posted by Marc Adamus on May 12, 2007 at 3:34 PM
Not much you can do, Jesse. I don't care about a little moisture on my camera, but I had to wipe off the lens after every exposure, as the freezing lake water was covering everything within 50 feet of the shore the wind was blowing so hard!
Posted by Eric Hahl on May 12, 2007 at 9:36 PM
Great capture of a few moments of time!
Posted by Ned Fenimore on May 12, 2007 at 9:37 PM
As usual a very effective composition - and that crashing little wave with spray flying - just icing on the cake!
Posted by Darren White on May 12, 2007 at 10:02 PM
I have no comment on this image......the tonal range is beyond incredible and a true testament to the quality of digital photography.....From the warm rocks to the cool sky, this image just rocks!!!! :toast:
Posted by Tim Goodspeed on May 13, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Marc, very cool. I can feel the wind on my face when looking at it.
Posted by Ian Camp on May 13, 2007 at 9:19 PM
In addition to action, I love the layers in this image. The waves, mountains and clouds all have layered depth. It's best felt if you pull your face away from the monitor, like looking at a print. Nice.
Posted by Tom Kloster on May 14, 2007 at 2:23 AM
That's an amazing image, Marc - I continue to be blown away (and humbled!) by your photography. Very inspiring for the aspiring! These scene brought back a very old memory of a similar scene at Lake Abert in Eastern Oregon, when a thunderstorm created some really startling waves. It didn't occur to me back then to haul out my camera gear in the rain/hail/wind/lightening onslaught... you are intrepid!

Tom
Posted by Marc Adamus on May 14, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Tom, have you seen my Abert Lake storm image? Cool place, eh?
Posted by Elizabeth Kimes on May 14, 2007 at 1:04 PM
You continue to amaze me Marc! Another excellent shot with so much emotion captured. It is no wonder you have so many images included in the EPI exhibit. I am looking forward to the reception, see you there :toast:
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on May 14, 2007 at 6:34 PM
This is really nice and I like a lot that the sky is more even vs the one with the sun breaking thru. They compliment each other very well. Feels very much like I'm there....
Posted by Tom Kloster on May 14, 2007 at 9:29 PM
I have now, Marc - if this is the image that you're referring to:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4337140

Very surreal! I browsed past it without recognizing the location. You probably know exactly where I was referring to -- the gravel beaches on the southeast shore of the lake?

Tom