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Lord of the Rings


Lord of the Rings
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Copyright: Michael Anderson (miketelemark) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 23 W: 0 N: 173] (1762)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04
Categories: Nature
Camera: Hasselblad H2D
Exposure: f/16, 1/5 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Favorites - landscapes 04, jeppo's favourites - the second 100 th [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-19 18:53
Viewed: 1326
Favorites: 9 [view]
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lord of the Rings. The infamous dawn winds of Patagonia swirl lake water through holes in newly formed ice after the the first snow of the season dusts the Fitzroy range.

H2D 50mm lens 1/5 sec at f16 ISO 400. 3 stop Daryl Benson reverse GND filter to hold back highlights on the peak.

Fiddlee, Buin, whereami, LamCam, Tayon, mursaloglu, lilimih33, kiks, Didier38, IgorDeleze, marine-coeur, euryan, david_P, chpp, tomszat has marked this note useful
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Very artistic. congrats on you PP. i like the effect of a flaming mountain on the upper thirds, with the added reflection below its very attractive.

Hi Michael!
Really perfect shot! Just gorgeous work....had a look at your gallery....really nice! cheers,
Steve

You captured a special one here. I am envious of not only of your opportunity to the Patagonian mountains, but also you got good weather and light! You certainly made best of this opportunity. It is masterful.
Cheers
NBM

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3443 W: 0 N: 6868] (23996)
  • [2008-04-19 22:45]

Hallo Michael!
Here you really have been at the right place to the right time. You caught an incredible atmosphere here. These sunlit "torres" simply are gorgeous. The buildup of this photo is very inventive and it emphasizes this natural beauty in a skillful way! Great!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

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  • Dragut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 89 W: 66 N: 33] (1002)
  • [2008-04-19 22:58]

Hi Micchael

Fantastic landscape and more over a good manage of contrasts between front and back--difficult-

Hi Michael,

amazing landscape !! Perfect moment!
Spectacular color! Very beautiful!
Well done!!

TFS
Vanessa

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  • Morac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 995 W: 159 N: 1169] (8471)
  • [2008-04-20 0:41]

Hi Michael!
Very artistic.
Really perfect shot.
Regards
Marc

Hi Mike,

Gorgeous light. Masterful composition but the three swirls of water in the foreground are what elevate this image for me and the small patch of snow anchors it quite nicely.

Brilliant!

Bob G.

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 675 W: 2 N: 610] (5046)
  • [2008-04-20 3:03]

Hi Michael,

excellent pic. I like the contrast between the dark tones and the "burning" light of the mountains.
every detail is very sharp and clear

well done
Silvio

Hello Michael,
A fantastic combination of fire and ice. Perfectly composed for maximum impact.
Terrific!
Best wishes....Maggie

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  • Tayon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 691 W: 308 N: 293] (1599)
  • [2008-04-20 6:50]

Hi Michael

a fantastic one!
perfect capture, composition and a light just possible in these place and you got it very well..

goes to my favorites..

Taba

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  • zanzi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 57 W: 5 N: 36] (897)
  • [2008-04-20 11:13]

Hi Michael
Beautiful colors that you have here.
Although very cold, the place seems inviting.
Bravo
Regards,
Chris

This is a mythical place for climbers. You have found ideal amazing conditions of light.
A perfect picture
Stefano

Hello Michael
Great amazing picture reeally eyecatching and stunning impact overall. Bravo ihsan

Hello Michael!
Amazing composition and fantastic colours!
Wonderful place and excelelnt light and reflection!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • kiks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 642 W: 110 N: 506] (3800)
  • [2008-04-20 15:03]

Amazing work you share with us, MIchael. NO dout a image to add to my fevorites. The composition and colors are fabulous and you made great use of the fg with the round shapes at the ice and the diagonal.
Best regards
KIks

Bonjour Michael,

Vraiment superbe, lumière, reflets, détails, composition.
Une très belle photo.
Bien vue

Didier

Hello Michael,
Wow can we find some words to comment this one ?
It's just incredible.
Greetings.
Igor

Excellent and amazing photograph,beautiful colours and poster, do it again michael.

An absolute gem. There is so many little details that I like here and the light you captured on the peaks is devine. Fantastic work..

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  • euryan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1109 W: 121 N: 1759] (7722)
  • [2008-04-21 12:11]

Lord of the Rings indeed. Those three rings of water are amazing. There must be an incredible story behind this photo. You captured this perfectly. Truly one of the most impressive landscape photos I've ever seen. This beats any other photos of Fitzroy I've seen by Art Wolfe or anyone else.

Amazing shot with brilliant contrasting colors, great detail, warmth despite the snow and ice. Those three swirls in the water add interest, glad you described what they were.

Hi Michael,

Amazing photo, great landscape !
TFS !
David

Hello Michael,
The lighting and composition here are truly magical! The combination of "fire and ice" is breathtaking, with the mountains in the distance shining brilliantly beneath the sun. Great job capturing those rings, too! You have a very impressive gallery.

Another very beautiful shot. Amazing light as in many of your shots. Excellent composition and I really like that touch with those ripples. Nice work. Lucie

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 51 N: 629] (2999)
  • [2008-04-25 9:15]

Hi Michael
great shot, the light on the peak is just amazing. A very nice composition, the golden reflection in the FG is just perfect. Great exposure, sharpness and colour contrast
great jhob
cheers
C
PS: I'm just updating and thanks for showing my country so nicely

Hello Michael,
Absolutely excellent, everything's superb here so there's not much more to write that hasn't been written already, beautiful!
Best regards,
Tomasz

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  • Merou Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 134 W: 27 N: 20] (1931)
  • [2008-04-27 13:11]

Excellent. I like it very much
TFS
regards

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  • Bandit Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 246 W: 27 N: 245] (1450)
  • [2008-05-13 14:24]

Rebonjour Michael,
extraordinaire lumière sur ces pics impressionnants !!
De toute beauté !!!
Bravo !!

Extraordinaire tout simplement...du grandiose à l'état brut!
BoisBarb

Michael: I would actually shudder to think of some of these on archival print media. What has been your experience with it? What are some of your favorite learning resources on the web. This shot (and all of yours) show a painterly command of exposure times and f/stops but I figure you'd better know that stuff with a bazooka on board. Isn't there a H3D now? You could sell your house.. c

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  • keda Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 19] (831)
  • [2008-08-24 3:03]

you have presented us a beautifull place in really amazing light, I believe that th elight is the best here.
Of course nice composition.

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