Mount Shasta Photo

Photographer’s Note

A grand view of Mount Shasta from the cabin we stayed during our recent vacation. You get this view with your first cup of coffee each morning, what else can you ask for!
Snowcapped Mt. Shasta with all its grandeur towering high in the blue sky, standing 14,162 feet in elevation, alone and massive in size, isolating itself from the rugged peaks that surround it like a lonely pyramid in the desert. Located in Siskiyou County, it can easily be seen for more than 100 miles when you're traveling on any highway.

Mt. Shasta is the second most southerly mountain in the Cascade Range and acts like a divide between northeastern and northwestern California. Located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and situated within this magnificent area is a paradise of trees, streams, and high mountain lakes. Most of the mountain lakes can be reached by car or four-wheel drive and others are accessible for the hikers only.
Mount Shasta was formerly known as Strawberry Valley, Berryvale and Sisson. A long history of mythology surrounds the mountain, including legends of Lemurians, Atlanteans, Secret Commonwealth citizens, dwarfs, fairies, Big Foot, and space beings who materialize at will. Mt. Shasta draws visitors from all over the world, some seeking spiritual insight, others to glory in the beauty and natural wonders that "mother nature" has to offer here in this unique alpine region.
Standing at 14,162 feet, on the summit of Mt. Shasta can be one of the most rewarding experience of your life. Avalanche Gulch route is one of the most popular and climbed routes in the United States with an estimated 15,000 climbers that attempt the summit annually. With 17 established routes, each with variations, there is climbing available for beginners as well as advanced mountaineers.
Enjoy!

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Lemans1234 (40) 2007-06-13 0:46 [Comment]

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barrufeto_77 (25829) 2007-06-13 1:06

Hi Pranab.

Nice compo with the trees, the mountain and the sky.

Well done!

Rgs, Oscar

rakeshgupta (2670) 2007-06-13 3:16

Hi Pranab,
This view of Mount Shasta is beautiful. The effects of snow and non-snow part is making it very artistic. The lush vegetation in the bottom is a good addition.
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Rakesh

edal (6571) 2007-06-13 6:33

Hi Pranab, my friend!
I see you didn't lose time during your vacation. You've spent your time in a great place - what is most important - perfect for shooting;-)
Excellent mountainscape!
Anton

RADEEH (2772) 2007-06-13 21:21

Hi Pranab
Oh! What an exciting view to have with a cup of coffee in the morning. I am amused by the view of this peak and its name. The name Shasta had a Indianess in it, Your composition tempts one to be there.Love the greenery and the white snow clad peaks. Thanks and Congrats
Regards
Radeeh

axiotea (16145) 2007-06-14 1:06

Bonjour Pranab
I wouldn't mind to have this beautiful view in front of me, while having my coffee :) the fir forest contrast nicely with the mountains and sky with nice light, colors, sharpness and good framing.
Have a nice day
Marilyn

plimrn (19686) 2007-06-14 2:16

Hi Pranab,
Very nice framing, detail and color; I especially like that little teasing flash of a stream and those clouds peeking around the corner. What a great place to start the day!! HLJ, Pat

siolaw (25788) 2007-06-14 3:14

Hi Pranab
Aftr long time ;D
Great view here! This huge icy mountain emerging from a sea of dark green furs contrasting very nicely!
Good colors, sharpness, POV and framing
Friendly regards

pablominto (40876) 2007-06-14 4:01

Hello Pranab,
Can you believe it, many years ago I made an oil painting with this motif..!
Today I have no idea where it is otherwise I'd give you a WS for comparison...
The scenery is very well framed, good light gives vivid colours and sharp fine details... The rich green is awesome!
Greetings,
Pablo -

pastadog (12821) 2007-06-14 15:36

Hi Pranab, a great view, enhanced by that glorious green area in fg... I also like the cloud on the right, continuing the horizontal white strip of snow on the mountains.. tfs! Daniel

sufi (9568) 2007-06-14 21:43

Merhaba Pranab, my friend...
It's a wonderful point of view and perfect scene indeed... The light, the tones of the green and their contrast between the blue are also perfect...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

Partha_c (1985) 2007-06-14 23:41 [Comment]

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Angshu (33815) 2007-06-15 3:39

Hello Pranab
The mountain looks good with part snow & part bedrock. The green FG not only creates depth, but a good contrast. A beautiful shot
Regards
Angshu

syd1946 (17913) 2007-06-15 8:08

Hi Pranab,
Great contrast between earth and sky!And the light conditions works so well to take this fine photographic result.I enjoy it of course!

Have a nice weekend,
Thomas

mugush (2088) 2007-06-15 8:17

so thats why you were away from Trekearth:)wonderful dude..
thanks for sharing
love
mugush

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2007-06-15 19:45

Hello
Lovely mountain. Nice capture and good light. Did you reach the summit? :)
Regards

elmec (12194) 2007-06-16 2:59

Hello Pranab!
LOvely place! so wild and full od life!
Great is this mountain with snow
Best regards!

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2007-06-16 5:14

Hi Pranab,
Good use of the proportions, green, white and blue. Sharpness and clarity is spot on.
Best Wishes
Sabyasachi

smash2707 (2516) 2007-06-20 9:52

Beautiful composition with excellent light. This landscape is marvellous. I hadn't seen you for a while and am glad you're back. Yvonne

coco (27928) 2007-06-27 3:08

Hi Pranab.

Very good landscape where I only miss a wider view (for me is very important in this kind of landscape).
Anyway, a good composition with a nice deep.

Well done.

Vato_Law (11682) 2007-06-29 6:02

Hello Pranab,
What a stunning and colourful view on this one. I like how you composed it in two laeys, one with the tree line and the other with this majestic mountain.
I really like the natural colours of this one and it seems that your Sony is really a specialist on this kind of colours, really nice!
Cheers.
Paulo

TeresaT (10733) 2007-06-30 15:09

Hello Praanb,
Fantastic view of this mount partially cover with snow.
This layer of green trees on the foreground are a beuitful natural addiction to this great scenarium.
Regards
Teresa

sayan (2609) 2007-07-02 5:31

Hello Pranab da,

Wonderful work. The colours are superb. The framing is good too. I like the proportion of green and blue in the picture.

regards

Sayan

rajhema (1867) 2007-07-04 12:59

That cup of coffee would be refreshing right Pranab? Your narration is detailed and a great colorful picture

TFS
Rajesh

ahmetgedikli (21946) 2007-07-09 4:43

Hi Pranab,
Very beautiful landscape! Excellent colours, light and good POV. I like it.
Ahmet

leonorkuhn (13643) 2007-08-06 14:40

Hi Pranab,

Very nice composition, this place has a magical atmosphere. I like the iced mountains in great contrast with the green vegetation.

Well done!
Have a nice week
Leonor

berek (28933) 2007-08-14 13:24

Hi Pranab,
lovely mountain nature my friend. where are you ? have you got any problem ? i miss you. greetings from istanbul.
B.Erek

LondonBoy (566) 2008-06-13 10:39

Great mountain view with the Spring melts creating a nice effect.

TFS
Alex

mkgoyal2004 (690) 2009-06-09 3:13

Hi Pranab,

If a beautiful site is there, then photographer's work is very simple. It's only limited to good composition and sharpness.

This is a very good scenery and of course you have taken this in a very beautiful manner. Sharpness is perfect and over all enchanting view. Congratulations.