Calm in Tracy Arm Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi All.

This photo was taken in Tracy Arm, a 25 mile long steep-walled fjord with a 90 deg bend in the middle forming the elbow. At the head of the fjord are the twin Sawyer glaciers. Due to the marked activity of the glaciers the fjord was choked with ice and we were not able to get far enough into the fjord to see the glaciers.

The berg in the photo was about the size of a car (the bit above the water) so it was slow going with plenty of time to take in the scenery and of course take photos.

Enjoy,
Paul.

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jiherka (4463) 2007-07-07 23:27

Hello Paul,
Nice picture, it is like a ghost ship. I like hte colours. The ice makes a good contrast witht he rest of the picture.
Well done.
Salutations
Jacques

bhuniatrekearth (764) 2007-07-08 0:16

Dear Paul,
The copper sulphate blue tinge on the iceberg is nice. Exposure adjustment for the ice slab has reduced the detail of the tunnel on the left.
It needs photo-shop help to select and adjust parameters for that area.

Best wishes.
Dr. J.

Photo65Net (43084) 2007-07-08 0:24

Paul,
Amazing contrast in this one.
Ice brightness and its reflections make the picture, and I like a lot the cliffs in the BG.
Regards,
JB.

gelor (3224) 2007-07-08 0:34

Bonjour Paul,
Très belle image aux couleurs fort contrastées. Les reflets bleus dans la glace sont très subtils. Beau travail.
Gérard

ribeiroantonio (21709) 2007-07-08 1:12

It is a nice picture with a very good water surface and reflection. The white iceberg gives a good contrast to the surrounding environment. I have seen similar things when I went to the San Rafael Glacier in the Chilean Patagonia. Well done.
Antonio

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-07-08 1:35

Hi Paul,
This is a wonderful compo ... the natural color contrast between the white iceberg against the rock outcrop in the background is just superb. Nice reflections to add dimension to the scene. Well captured and composed ... excellent work!
Cheers,
Renier

feather (49848) 2007-07-08 3:43

This is a beautiful image. The blue and white of the iceberg, so pristine, is in stark contrast to the earthy tones all around. You also captured some interesting reflections.
Kath

UnTrained (0) 2007-07-08 9:51

Hi Paul,
fascinating reduction of colours. Brown and white, that's it. Works also interesting in black&white, I made a try. Cold impression, excellent texture of ice.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Scharan (13951) 2007-07-08 12:02

Olá Paul

Uma imagem muito bonita cheia de contrastes, texturas e lindas cores.
Bela fotografia, meus parabéns!

Grande abraço,
Vera.

sabyasachi1212 (19528) 2007-07-08 21:36

Hi Paul,
Nice capture of the fjord and the tiny iceberg. Nice colours and well chosen POV.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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barrufeto_77 (25591) 2007-07-08 22:19

Hi Paul.

Excellent composition with the ice surrounded but the nature. The reflection is also good.

My compliments!

Rgs, Oscar

edytungkal (4513) 2007-07-09 1:51

Hi Paul,
It's a nice compo and interesting ice berg shot, i like the sharpness on this picture, it seem on the reflections. Nice one and tfs

best regards
daniel

siolaw (25668) 2007-07-09 2:18

Hi Paul,
It took me a while to realize it was a small iceberg, as the BG doesn't show any evidence of cold! Rather the opposite, I'd say!
I love the water texture and the shine and reflection on it.
Great sharpness too
Laurent

prumod (8258) 2007-07-09 5:03

hi paul...
very nice one... the contrast made by the iceberg is very beautiful with this background...
greetings...

axiotea (15869) 2007-07-09 5:47

Hi Paul
A picturesque view of the iceberg floating and its reflection contrasting nicely against the beautiful and textured BG and water. Nice light/shade contrast and great colors. I'll add it to my theme 'more fav.pictures1'.
Cheers
Marilyn

jafadabret (38849) 2007-07-09 10:24

Paul bonsoir.
Une photo qui enchante par sa pureté et sa limpidité. Le rocher est très bien rendu et cet îlot de neige fait pour beaucoup dans la beauté du cliché.
Jacques

cuneyt-sb (6559) 2007-07-09 15:07

Hi Paul
What an stunning capture, Calm place with nice iceberg :)
Brown water and white ice very good contrast between
TFS/ ;Kind regards

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-07-10 2:36

Hello Paul,
Nice subject for this one.
Excellent quality and reflexion.
A "simple" compo that works.
Greetings.
Igor

Budapestman (40808) 2007-07-10 6:14

Hi Paul,
Fascinating impression, I like the superb contrast and the magnificent reflection, composition is very attractive. Beautiful soft lights and colours, Congratulations. Have a nice day
George

evanrizo (456) 2007-07-11 4:33

Hi Paul, an ice in the middle with the reflections works wonderful for me also for this hot time we have here in Greece!-:)
A nice present from you!
Cheers
Evan

Giorgio (8592) 2007-07-11 6:39

- Really a very beautiful image, Paul, the contrast between the brown environment and the ice with the subtle tonality bluish, it's very nice, well done!
giorgio

danos (31538) 2007-07-11 6:54

Hello Paul,
i like this composition with the beam of the light to come out of the hole in the left of your shot and to bathe the little iceberg.Excellent and idyllic the place of the Tracy Arm. The colours are fantastic and the light is perfect. I don't think you could better the quality or the sharpness, they are just outstanding.Well done.

Regards,danos

AiresSantos (41178) 2007-07-11 23:27

Hi Paul,
Gorgeous picture with the iceberg floating. Great colours and nice reflections.
Well captured.
Have a nice day
Aires

plimrn (19524) 2007-07-12 1:23

Hi Paul,
Excellent framing of this submarine shaped berg and its excellent reflection. I like the way you caught is against the steep hillside. I also appeciate your comment about the size of the berg. Detail and color are excellent too. HLJ, Pat

Zandell (241) 2007-07-12 12:32

Hi Paul ..

Superb vivid picture..

This little iceberg is so natural..as aI feel the coldness..of water.

Special reflections ,..so attractive picture..super contrast..

best regards
sandu

balatrek (7419) 2007-07-13 9:36

Hi Paul,

A simple but very interesting scene, the ice floating to the adrift creates a beautiful resistance with the water, good focus and beautiful reflection in the water, the light well is balanced, thanks to share.

Regards
José

jmcl (13721) 2007-07-13 19:13

Paul,

Beautiful diffuse reflection .. I love the way the dark to brightness works across the image .. wonderful effect of your little berg emerging from shadow.

take care,

John

edal (6553) 2007-07-14 2:52

Hello Paul!
Your fjord capture is gorgeous. Both the lake and the piece of ice are very well composed in a moody photo.
Regards,
Anton

Angshu (33193) 2007-07-14 23:23

Hello Paul
One can understand the size of the iceberg here. Good capture with the blue/white of the iceberg, in stark contrast to the earthy tones all around.
Regards
Angshu

capthaddock (28640) 2007-07-18 10:33

Hi Paul - it's so sharp it's like seeing it live, the reflected part is awesome, the colours seem more reminiscent of autumn than spring.

mumek (17464) 2007-07-19 3:18

Hi Paul!
Fantastic scenery with iceberg, great colours and details of the hill's rocky slopes.Nice contrast between ice and water.Very well seen and done.Thanks for sharing
regards
ziggy

riclopes (32821) 2007-07-24 8:51

Olá Paul, I really love this idylic place with it's shy presence of snow. This sunny little iceberg passing by makes a great detail in contrast with the surrounding dark colors. Marvellous reflections on the water, as well.
Cheers,
ricardo

tabora (13636) 2007-07-26 10:40

Bonsoir paul,
Superbe réflection,et ce glaçon flottant donne une belle tache blanche avec de jolies nuances bleues qui contratse bien avec la roche.
A+
Joseph

vincz (19037) 2007-07-27 8:06

Fabulous shot with the so strong contrast between this block of ice and the rest of the picture. I also love the light you got on the rocks. Excellent one,

giorgimer (20596) 2007-08-09 2:13

Hi Paul,

I like the reflex created by the water here. Good colors and sharpness of the BG.

TFS

Gio

EOSF1 (1944) 2007-08-27 10:26

Great composition Paul, good reflections,nice warm tones against that ice and snow. Well done,

Mario

jmdias (18661) 2007-08-27 17:33

paul

marvelous photo. The light, pov, colors, sharpness, everything is nice here. I hope I will get something near of this when I will visit fjords and glaciers in Argentina and Chile in my next trip

Jorge

Charo (31651) 2007-09-12 1:12

Hola Paul,
Fantástica captura con unos colores espléndidos y bien contrastados. Excelentes reflejos y definición.
Gran POV.
Cordialmente
Charo

kmarscher (2881) 2007-12-08 17:32

The blue iceberg chip is stunning. I like the reflections and the background colors are unexpected. Nicely done and a powerful statement about the active nature of the glaciers.
Regards,
Kathy

fserajian (4451) 2007-12-17 15:16

Hi Paul,

Nice shot, the reflection in the water is well seen and captured. TFS

Fara

danyy (67844) 2008-01-07 15:27

Bonjour Paul,
cet petit iceberg flottant a des allures de cygnes gracieux sur ces eaux calmes.
J'aime beaucoup les reflets bleutés discrets dans la glace, ils s'opposent qux couleurs plutôt brunes du reste de la photo.
Best regards.
Daniel.

Stepan (27167) 2008-01-10 13:27

Must be a little strange to see such a frozen thing, especially in an autumn mood. A little unreal to me.
Stéphane