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Frozen serenity


Frozen serenity
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Copyright: Tan Yilmaz (capthaddock) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4040 W: 161 N: 6146] (28303)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Minolta X-700, 28mm, Fuji Superia Reala, 49mm Linear Polariser
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-08-18 19:47
Viewed: 1943
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 80
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It's been a few months since I uploaded one of these, and will be a few months before I do another one. Ilulissat icefjord around midnight. The black on the right horizon is land, the rest is just water. For more information about the icefjord please see these other Ilulissat photos. It was impossible not to shoot 2 rolls within one hour, so I have dozens of these, I hope this one is refreshing for those who live in a hot climate.
Too blue perhaps, but there is not much other colour up there.

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very nice capture of the icebergs here, I like the amount of it, the centre looks little over exposed, but if the picture was any darker it wouldnt have looked nice, so well done, great sky too

greens later

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5227 W: 56 N: 7448] (23801)
  • [2005-08-18 20:01]

Hi Tan,
Greenland is really a part of the world (as well as of my second home country Denmark) I'd like to visit once. This picture looks wonderful again. So peaceful and impressive. Great reflections as well!
Groeten,
Lars

Those kind of iceberg are very impressive, so the reflexion make it even more! The polariser worked well too. Nice shot.

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  • falves Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 11 N: 358] (1399)
  • [2005-08-18 22:12]

Oh my god! what a photo! Big colors and reflections!
A frozen paradise!
Regards
Fred

Hi Tan, this shot is all about the colors and awesome wavy reflections. You set the shot up well with the little chunks of ice in the foreground. Perfect sharpness too. Very nicely done Tan!

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  • kikvel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 810 W: 60 N: 1167] (4764)
  • [2005-08-18 22:38]

hi Tan

impressive shot
what a view, I live in torrid weather zone
this makes me cold!

colors are well saturated!

K.

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  • huynt Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 935 W: 15 N: 971] (5062)
  • [2005-08-18 23:54]

Hi Tan
Wonderful reflection. i love this nice shot. Well done. Thanks

Hi Tan. Is there anywhere you HAVEN'T been?:))
This is gorgeous - not too blue for me. Love the jagged line of the icebergs against the blue sky, and of course the reflections are great too. The floating ice in the foreground helps create nice depth. Shame about the little bit of overexposure in the middle, but otherwise this is a real beauty. Serenity is exactly the right word.

fantastic fresh pic!
well framed and with great colors, i like it a lot. well done.

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  • lukie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 847 W: 33 N: 1438] (11076)
  • [2005-08-19 4:55]

Hello Tan,

great sight on those ice-cliffs. Good thing some photographers show us these things, we are not used to see in our lifes. And this is also a bit the purpose of TE.

Luc

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  • sarju Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1139 W: 52 N: 1278] (5300)
  • [2005-08-19 8:51]

hi tan
Gradients of blue all the way .. this place looks so very tranquil .. reflection of iceberg accentuates the composition and so does the small pieces of ice in the ocean
tfs ... sarju

Hi Tan,
great capture.
Beautiful reflections on the sea.
Great sky!
Nino

Thanks Tan, this does make me feel cool. Good composition and nice reflections too. Cheers . . . David

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4906 W: 53 N: 5951] (24616)
  • [2005-08-19 10:43]

Hi Tan,
A spectacular and well balanced shot, rendered with good colour, contrast, and clarity. The foreground is very well handled here, and the eye is treated almost to an introduction to the main act by feasting on the bright little ice floes, then advancing into the frame to view the great reflections and finally to the main berg itself. A wonderful capture, with impeccable composition.
John

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  • davido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 566 W: 63 N: 277] (1980)
  • [2005-08-19 11:19]

Hello Captain,
I like very much these reflections. The iceberg looks like the mouth of a crocodile... i like very much the frozen gradation of blue. This is a very serene view indeed as you wrote.
David

Sua foto é de uma beleza tão grande, que fiquei sem fôlego... cores maravilhosas.... belíssimo

hi Tan,
beautiful picture. Excellent vivid colors. you really love that high contrast. It has rendered really great results, with great details and sharpness.
really well done.
Behrang

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4499 W: 229 N: 6162] (29609)
  • [2005-08-19 15:49]

Bojour Tan, jolie vue sur ses glaciers, beaux reflets dans l'eau, bon ton dans les couleurs. amitié, cricri

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  • Jeppe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4590 W: 390 N: 4188] (18556)
  • [2005-08-19 17:17]

Great to watch this quiert scenary from our very northern province - I like the fine mix of blue and white - You got this fine capture in a great light - thanks Tan.

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  • sayzey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 666 W: 58 N: 528] (2358)
  • [2005-08-19 20:57]

Brilliant Tan, very crisp and superb colours. I like how the sky goes from light to dark.

Not much else to say, its all good : )

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  • apache Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 9 N: 358] (1400)
  • [2005-08-19 23:08]

Hi Tan,
A unique landscape shot..one that everybody cannot think of taking. It definitly is a welcome change from the hot and humid climate of Chennai where i live. Nicely taken against the blue sky which does a wonderful job of contrast to the ice.
Thanks for sharing
Ranjith

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8765 W: 923 N: 11773] (57261)
  • [2005-08-20 3:30]

Hi Tan

I like the superb reflections in the water. The blue monochromatic color is excellemt. The 3 largest areas of ice compliment each other & are well placed in the frame. Well done!

Hi Tan, Like this one with the reflections on the sea. Good DOF. The coldness radiates out of your picture. Well done, Cheers, Michael

Hello Tan,Merveilleuse image de la banquise, ta composition est parfaite, ton voyage me fait rêver. Ciao/jr

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7422 W: 441 N: 10319] (52580)
  • [2005-08-20 15:17]

Bonjour Tan,
un cadrage parfait, un paysage qui offre des couleurs puissantes et intenses; bleus sombres contrastent avec des blancs purs.
Magnifiques reflets aussi.
DOF bien adaptée.
Amitié.
Daniel.

Tan, beautiful picture, excellent reflections. The iceberg looks great and the filtration is very good.
Congratulations!
Sergio

Hello Tan,

What a wonderful view, what a trip, i am sure the feeling of this place should be particular.the reflection is perfect.
thanks ti share this pure image
cheers
greg

Hi Tan
Very beautifull landscape . The light is great, and the reflection too.
I like your frame and composition with the large part for the see.
Nice work !
Bertrand

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  • PJE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2170 W: 138 N: 3878] (18443)
  • [2005-08-23 23:19]

Well am I ever glad you posted a comment on my photo. Now I have found another great photographer on Trek. I love the deep colors and lighting. a great photo Tan.

Hi Dan,
This is a very nice shot. You got a beautiful result with the light conditions. Midnight? Wow. The sun should be very low at this time. Very nice reflections and beautiful blue tones.
Regards,
Ricardo

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  • Cormac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3245 W: 56 N: 5986] (25032)
  • [2005-08-28 23:47]

Excellent colours and shapes! The blue and white is really special, and conveys the sense of cold, icy beauty perfectly. Even though I live in a (mostly) cold country I'm jealous of you for seeing such magnificent scenary. Wuperb work!

Hi Tan,
Excellent capture of these icebergs. This place has a surreal feel to it. Nice monochromatic dark blue tones.
Cheers
Daniel

Oops! Must doing so cold out there. Very fine shot with excellent reflections on the water Tan.

The polarizer did a good work here. TFS!

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  • nels Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 776 W: 18 N: 432] (2415)
  • [2005-09-02 11:26]

what can i say tan stunning colours and composition the reflections in the blue of the water are truly great
adrian

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  • lcask Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 176 W: 37 N: 18] (591)
  • [2005-09-05 14:15]

Spectaculous shot. I would not be afraid to be frozen in such a beauty. Sharp, with full light and details shot. Great!

Outstanding shot, Tan !
One more word to summarize everything... Wonderful !
Congratulations for this masterpiece.
Best wishes,

Celso

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  • davy Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 42 W: 4 N: 31] (227)
  • [2005-10-14 11:29]

Hi Tan,

A great capture, when squinting my eyes I can almost see a crocodile :)

The reflections are great.

Davy

perfect..süperb.

I saw Denmark and thought, not too far away but it's Greenland, some miles further from here:-)) but it belongs to Denmark indeed.
Nature of Greenland captured in a (n)ice way also with this foreground.

this is an amazing photo! I love the reflection very much! you have captured it very well, besides, its really surprising that you have taken this beautiful scenery during midnight! Congratz!

Hi Tan,

perfect shot of this incredible scenery. Composition is perfect and reflection very good. I like the title too.
Perfect exposure, was it hard to obtain it?

TFS

Gio

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