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Gothic cathedrals dropped ...


Gothic cathedrals dropped ...
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Copyright: Hauke Steinberg (MadraRua) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 48 W: 2 N: 117] (709)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-08
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 400D + Grip BG-E3, Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Torres del Paine [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-13 4:54
Viewed: 985
Points: 15
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The full title is:
'Gothic cathedrals dropped from a considerable height'

A detail of the Grey Glacier in the Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.

I love the beautiful blue colours, the gothic shapes and the detailed banding in the ice in this shot.

The photo was taken handheld from the boat that brought us out on the lake (Lago grey). The black background is a cliff made up of a very dark rock. In the top right is a black dot in one of the ice spires where it forms an arch and you can see the rock behind through it.

The shapes of these ice columns reminded me of a quote from the highly recommended book by the late Douglas Adams and zoologist Mark Carwardine called 'Last Chance to See ...' in which Dounglas described his feelings as he was looking at a glacier.
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hello Hauke,
Nice capture and very well done on circonstances was done.
Nice contrast of colors.
Cheers
Raimundo

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 677 W: 2 N: 617] (5081)
  • [2008-03-13 5:30]

Hi Hauke,

it really looks like gothic architecture.
I love these tones, so cold and shining and the contrast with the background

TFS
Silvio

What a wonderful feeling this picture evokes!-thanks for sharing

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  • kiks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 110 N: 506] (3802)
  • [2008-03-13 6:25]

Hi Hauke, indeed very impressive. I couldn't understand why the bg was black till i read your note. The blueish colors are beautiful and the details/sharpnes perfect.
TFS
KIKs

HI Hauke
Very beautiful!!
I have something similar, but your black background creates a great contrast.
Very well done
Jorge

the light and POV is great. the title and note adds much more impression to the photo. unique work.

TFS

Hi Hauke,
Beautifull shoot af chilean glaciers. I was there in 2004 and it was as beautifull as you pic. I can see that you enjoied the natural beautis of my country.
Great colors

Saludos

Isabel

Beautiful picture! the black background as well! I was there in november last year but didn't see it as beautiful as on yr picture.

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