Posted by Philip Schwarz on February 11, 2009 at 1:57 PM
This is a shot from last week’s trip to the ice caves. The ice was about like it was last year, not as good as 2007, but still lots of photo opportunities. Every day is different on the ice and I continue to find something new to shoot each trip. There were definitely some strange ice formations this year. The ice caves have to be one of the great wonders of the Midwest and well worth the trip.
I prefer to make the trip on a cold sunny day after a fresh snowfall and usually spend the day on the ice. The best photography is late in the day when the light on the ice and rock is spectacular.
Truly an amazing place. I really need to make it a point to get out there. There's clearly a ton to work with. I enjoyed both this shot and the many images in the new set on your website. I hope you post some more here, because there's some very nice shots in there!
Posted by Toni Lankerd on February 12, 2009 at 9:52 AM
What a great place to shoot, Phil..I imagine there's no end to photo ops at the Apostles! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Tim Mulholland on February 12, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Man, Phil, I've really made a mess of my keyboard, with all of the drool... ;)
I have a question for you - what do you feel might be the value of using a flash in conjunction with the natural light on some of these shots, more of the interior shots? As I'm looking at the photos, I feel myself wondering about having a flash on the camera, or hidden in a corner, or hidden behind some of the ice sheets... Just curious....
Tim!
Posted by Philip Schwarz on February 12, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Tim
Interesting question. I have to admit I never use a flash and I'm not sure the camera flash would do the job but if I make another trip to the caves this year I'll give it a try.
Posted by Chuck Beatty on February 12, 2009 at 3:57 PM
That's an amazing collection of images, Phil. Looks like one of those special places that everyone ought to see at least once.
Posted by Deb Little on February 12, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Absolutely fascinating. I love this one, but wow, the other images on your site are breath taking. Some look like little chandeliers hanging down, others look like waterfalls of milk. Thanks for sharing and I hope you post some more too.
I looked at the full ice cave collection on your Web site last time you posted a shot from the Apostles (and when I had access to a high speed connection--something I don't have at the moment). There was some tremendous stuff there and this image is another welcome addition.
Discussion
7 repliesI prefer to make the trip on a cold sunny day after a fresh snowfall and usually spend the day on the ice. The best photography is late in the day when the light on the ice and rock is spectacular.
More photos from this years trip on my web site
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I have a question for you - what do you feel might be the value of using a flash in conjunction with the natural light on some of these shots, more of the interior shots? As I'm looking at the photos, I feel myself wondering about having a flash on the camera, or hidden in a corner, or hidden behind some of the ice sheets... Just curious....
Tim!
Interesting question. I have to admit I never use a flash and I'm not sure the camera flash would do the job but if I make another trip to the caves this year I'll give it a try.