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Copyright: Hakan Delic (delic) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1374 W: 63 N: 1795] (6240)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2001-04-29
Categories: Nature
Camera: Contax 167MT, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135/2.8, Fuji Velvia, 81B
Exposure: f/8, 1/20 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-17 11:03
Viewed: 1390
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 128
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This one is looking east to the Resurrection Peninsula from Seward, population 3,000 and no McDonald's in town. Resurrection Bay offers a rich sealife habitat and it is the home to otters and stellar sea lions among others. The stellar sea lions have been significantly reduced in numbers over the last ten years with no clear culprit determined so far. The entire coast was seriously hurt by the Exxon Valdez oil spill in the 1990s.

I was lucky to witness a spectacular alpenglow on this cold April evening, around 22:00 hours. This was the last in a series of images before the light faded away. Two days later, it snowed for the first three days of May.

Photo note: Spot-metered off the bright peaks and opened up by 2/3 stops. Image is unadulterated except for mandatory sharpening. No cropping or color manipulation. For another version with less sky, please see my gallery at OnExposure. That one is also considerably sharper because of the larger filesize and more pixels allowed.

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Bonsoir Hakan
superbe lumière et jolis reliefs. J'aime beaucoup la douceur de la photo. Très beau travail.
Xavier

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  • linask Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 255 W: 273 N: 431] (2257)
  • [2007-09-17 11:07]

Great view of mountain sunset - photo taken just at the right moment.

Not sure if your really needed to include that much sky in the photo. I think some of it could be cropped out.

Odd how even a photo taken with a Zeiss lens needs to be sharpened!

This is a great alpenglow, and the colors around it complement it beautifully. The diagonals move the eye around, but also lead it back to the main peak on the left, the focus of interest. I think the amount of sky is right, too (sorry, Linas).

No color manipulation needed at all. But there looks to be a sailboat on the edge of the water; if you select just for that, it might be nice to bring it out just a tiny bit more so it can be easily seen. Don't overdo it or it will look faked. Seeing it adds a sense of scale.

But with or without the sailboat, a great shot!

Hi Hakan,

a professional shot. Wonderful pure nature. Phantastic colours.
TFS Chris

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 895 W: 77 N: 400] (6043)
  • [2007-09-17 11:57]

Bonjour,
Magnifique fin de journée avec un clarté étonnante.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1863 W: 522 N: 3659] (14774)
  • [2007-09-17 11:58]

Hi Hakan,
Gorgeous colors on this picture, great sky and pink mountains.
Superb landscape.
Regards
Marc

Hi Hakan
Amazing light. Great contrast and colours. Lovely place...
Regards

Selam Hakan,Süper görüntü kalite yoğunluk ve renkler,eline sağlık iyi günler,Hadi

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3880 W: 235 N: 5092] (24998)
  • [2007-09-17 13:25]

hihakan
amazing colours, this is absolutely great shot, full of light and colors. Excellent composition and perfect moment to capture such place and such scene.
regards
didier

Hi Hakan,
The colours here are amazing.
I like so much the intensity of the blues/violets and its gradations.
It's so good the way the light changes the peaks colors and contributes to make a well balanced composition.
Well done and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

Hello! Colors are really amazing at this picture, like not from this world.;) Very spectacular view on this mountain ridge covered by a beautiful snow.Good composition and frame of this picture. Superb work! Andrzej

Excellent colors again with a strong contrast between the dark blue of the foreground and the pink mountain just behind. The play of colors in a natural environment is sometimes very surprising. Thanks for sharing,

Emmanuel

Hi Hakan
The way the light has turned the snow-caps pink is stunning. Especially with the different blue tones either side. Good heavy constrasts of the water to had a choppy atmosphere.
Regards
Nikki

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  • mpdre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 1 N: 228] (1391)
  • [2007-09-17 17:30]

Hi Hakan,
When I saw this image I though you had done some PP and saturated the colors of the image, but I see from your note that these are natural colors. Impressive! That almost violet sky is gorgeous. You got that perfect moment in which the mountains were beautifully delineated by the light, half in shadows, half still bright with white-pink colors. Nice captured!!!
Andre

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3761 W: 632 N: 5042] (15352)
  • [2007-09-17 18:37]

Hi Hakan,
Amaing view, atmosphere, light and colours. I feel such a peace and quietness in it... No need to say that I find that stripe of sunset on the top of the snowed mountain and all that blue absolutely gorgeous. Although the sky is part of its charm, maybe a crop in it would render the compo even more effective.
Regards, José.

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  • PJE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2170 W: 138 N: 3878] (18445)
  • [2007-09-17 20:57]

Oh Hakan wonderful capture here and excellent photo at the close of day.. Thanks for sharing this beautiful sight!

Hello Hakan,

I have never seen such stunning colors. and I am very impressed by them. This picture will certainly make me think about organizing a trip to Alaska: I have never been there so far. Keep sending us your good work
Izzet

So simple, almost irreal, pure magic ! Lovely colours...
Ellinize saglik,
Cath.

Olá Hakan, most incredible light effect on this amazing scenery. It seems that the blue hour here is quite late in April. The quality is impressive and I think it would give a great one for a big poster on the wall...although most of your work in TL gives the same impression - you could do a calendar...
Regards,
ricardo

Hello Hakan,

The manner in which you've captured these peaks, the two lines out of sinc by half a wavelength evokes visions of resonant frequencies. What magnifience coloration. Of course, the scan is top quality.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Hi Hakan,

wonderful mood. The light situation is great and the moment of the day is perfectly chosen.

Compliments!!

Gio

Hello Hakan, once again "no color manipulation" : this must have been really fascinating moment ... this blue purple is really pleasing for eyes and the presence of this mountain and white peak gives a side really calm, peacefull and serenity to this shot.
Excellent

Wooohhww Hakan it is sooo impressive, it is a marvelous view!
The shadow-light play on this majestic snowy peaks works wonderful.
TFS
Evan

Hakan, c'est tout simplement magnifique ces montagnes au coucher du soleil en arrière plan alors que celles du premier plan sont déjà dans la pénombre. Les bleus sont superbes pour faire ressortir les sommets roses.
Jacques

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12725 W: 272 N: 16979] (67962)
  • [2007-09-18 8:24]

Hello Hakan,

I like the purple colour about the totally picture with a splendid contrast through the enlightenment of the mountain tops.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

Hi Hakan,
Magnficent impression, the atmosphere is particular and picturesque. Timing is effective, I like the amazing colours and lights. Timeless and very fine image, Great! Have a nice day
George

Hi Hakan, fascinating sunset light in a splendid mountain landscape with wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Yeah, Velvia always makes my scans go purple too! It's really worked in your favour here though, the colours work well.
I like the simplicity of your composition, with good use of the horizontal layers in the scene.
Most of all though, it's those four peaks bathed in alpenglow that give this shot it's impact - beautiful.
Good work Hakan.

Cheers,
Ben

Hi Hakan. Very impressive scene indeed. Yes, the low evening light can give us some fantastic opportunities, and this is a very good example. Thank you for sharing this wonderful view, it is really a great view and a great photo. Take care, Jens :-)

Hello hakan,
Very nice depth here with a great light in the background. Classicla but gorgeous.
Best regards
JMarc

Hi Hakan

It's unbelievable what nature can do, but without an excellent photographer like you, this exciting moment wouldn't have reached to us with all its glamour. Congratulations!

Hercules

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4477 W: 4 N: 3997] (18137)
  • [2007-09-18 19:24]

Hi Hakan,
Beautiful use of low light that renders many varying shades of pink along these snowcapped beauties. Excellent clear colors and sharp details to this lovely landscape.
Regards, Tom

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3755 W: 232 N: 5047] (15955)
  • [2007-09-18 20:51]

Hi Hakan,
I think this is one of the nicest alpenglow shots I've seen. I like the subtle glow and the way it seems to extend to the sky. I like the way the shades of blue and pink seem almost to meld together, the detail is excellenr as usual. I like the way the light just catches the top of the mountains and the way it is framed between the sky and sea. To my Favs, HLJ, Pat

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3540 W: 83 N: 5067] (19464)
  • [2007-09-19 0:35]

Hello Hakan,
really this is a spectacular view of this Resurrection Bay and Peninsula and especially the colour of the light that fall on the higher peaks of the snowy Mt.Impressive the management of the light from you as from your camera too.A professional shot one to be truely proud of.

Regards,Danos

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  • Yffic Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 893 W: 17 N: 1179] (5812)
  • [2007-09-19 1:00]

Hi Hakan.

A very nice shot.
Exposition is absilutly lovely.
I really like the softness of the colors.

Regards.

Yves

Merhaba Hakan,
Oh oh is that nice, capture of the moment is just right, there's nothing much to tell on that one excepting that this is a spectacular use of the light, for the rest I just sit back and enjoy !
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

Ciao Hakan
veramente belle queste cime, una luce meravigliosa e ottima la nitidezza, nonostante la poca luce, molto bravo!

Alessandro

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5231 W: 56 N: 7468] (23857)
  • [2007-09-19 5:59]

Hej Hakan,
What a fantastic view. I love the blue/purple colours of the mountains, but the warm glow on the mountain peaks is really fascinating. Very good photo, thanks a lot for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Hola Hakan,
Preciosa foto y bello paisaje con unos colores cautivadores. Me gusta la diagonal que forman las montañas y el color tan especial de la montaña iluminada por el sol.
Excelente trabajo.
Saludos cordiales
Ros

Hakan,
yes you were lucky to see and photograph it and we're lucky that you posted it to share this magnificent last sunlight on these mountains. Actually there is really not a lot to say about this shot. The only thing that rests is to sit in front of my monitor and be in a state of awe!
Have you any assignment in new future here in the US?
Regards, Peter

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 22 N: 4944] (19030)
  • [2007-09-20 1:40]

Hola Hakan,
Esperaste a un buen momento para sacar esta foto. Fantásticos colores y contraste y gran definición.
Cordialmente
Charo

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5144 W: 94 N: 3996] (26279)
  • [2007-09-20 12:53]

You've got a perfect sharpness on this pink slyline and it's impressive. The pink and blue tones are beautiful. A really strong and impressive pink diagonal.
Well done.
Stéphane

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  • erdna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 849 W: 72 N: 1009] (4929)
  • [2007-09-20 13:31]

A beautiful photo Hakan! I remember the terrain here during our cruise 3 years ago. The color is the one that gave it the "Wow" factor.

I also enjoyed going through your gallery and others, at the ONExposure site. TFS it, I have bookmarked it!

Andre'

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  • toto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 107 N: 2700] (14253)
  • [2007-09-21 1:30]

Belle photo de ce lac et de cette montagne dans le fond, la lumière du soleil sur le dessus est du plus bel effet.Belle diagonale formée par ces montagnes,beau ciel bleu. Joli aussi le fait qu' elles soit enneigée. Amitiés Thomas
je reviens

Bonjour Hakan,

Très bien vu, avec de magnifiques couleurs, ton image !
Bravo.
Marie

Bu ne güzel ışık ve renktir hocam... Harika bir manzara. Elinize sağlık, iyi bir haftasonu diliyorum.
Ahmet

Hi Hakan
The light here is great.
Strange pink color
Beautifull shot
Bertrand

Hi Hakan,
Well captured, these last rays, nice soft colours, gear mountains landscape and original view with asuch alight, tfs.

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  • yso Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 22 N: 99] (2250)
  • [2007-09-23 12:01]

Hi Hakan,
Yeah ! Color is so fantastic, very intense moment you captured perfectly, well done !
Regards,
Yves

Hi Hakan,
Impressive, fantastic glaciers in pink color shinning by the soft sunlight, beautiful sky in indigo color, good pov to show mountains chain and sea, well done.
Ally

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  • alainh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4155 W: 144 N: 6747] (31886)
  • [2007-09-23 23:30]

Hello Kakan
it was the good timing. splenid moment with pink mountains.
a very nice painting
have a nice day Hakan
alain

Great shot Haken. I like the extra sky it adds contrast to teh very faint pink hue in the peaks.
Good note.

Chris

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  • jrj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5518 W: 498 N: 7278] (33080)
  • [2007-09-26 1:38]

Perfect blend of light in this one Hakan. The cold bluish setting as a contrast to the last sun almost pink in the background summits sure makes an outstanding and special result. Being at the right place 'just in time'. Nice work.

Hello Hakan,
Beuatiful light and colors.
The Point of view over the cold water is very nice.
Greetings.
Igor

hello Hakan,
a superb image, the light and colors on the summits are outstanding!
regards
didier

hello Hakan,

amazing, is this real ???? so beautiful !! i never saw this in my life and it is not so sure that i will see this ever , thanks for posting it so we can enjoy too !
greetings, inn

Hi Hakan, A very beautiful photo, the sky is amazing & such a stunning colour, the light contrasts brilliantly from dark too bright on the top peaks, a gorgeous view, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

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  • gary91 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2153 W: 492 N: 3208] (14543)
  • [2007-10-02 2:28]

Hello Hakan,
Incredible light ! the soft colors of these peaks form an superb scene and constrast well with the dark foreground.
Welle done !
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 170 N: 7806] (25466)
  • [2007-10-02 21:19]

Hello Hakan
The only thing I can say is that you were lucky to see the spectacular colour of nature, photograph it & show it to us. Supremely beautiful with awesome contrasts.
Regards
Angshu

Merhaba Hakan,
Wow, impressive catch. Superb light on the mountain tops and wonderful colors. My eye automatically goes to the superbly illuminated mountain and cannot see the rest. So well composed and shot. Best regards. Salvator.

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2589 W: 146 N: 3421] (11904)
  • [2007-10-06 6:43]

Hi Hakan,

Beautiful soft and gentle tone .. really adds a wondrous mood on this powerful place.
Nice job of controlling all this darkness ... Wonderful image.

take care,

John

Hi Hakan,

I've been to Seward in the summer so this image of the snow capped mountains is new to me. Excellent compositionof the sea, mountains and sky, great light from the far away ridge, and good colors and sharpness make this image a feast for the eye.

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  • Viera Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 149 W: 16 N: 25] (791)
  • [2007-11-16 23:47]

Hi Hakan,
very spectacular view, superb work!
Regards
Viera

Hi Hakan
What a nice shot! Excellent
I like it a lot
Greetings
Kevin

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