Arctic Refuge: Midnight Reflections Photo

Photographer’s Note

At the conclusion of an amazing day (of moving camp, rafting and numerous wildlife encounters) the midnight sun painted the landscape. As many of you know there are moments when a photo can't do nature justice and this was one of those moments.

Pictured to the left is the edge of a thin stretch of land scarred with recent caribou tracks, where I camped. Further to the right a pool of water from melted Auf eis, Auf eis icebergs and Auf eis itself. In the distance over the Auf eis rising mist, fog and clouds caught in the Kongakut River valley.

A daily journal and photo summary of my trip can be seen on my web site if curious. Day 6 has been added (8/10) and Day 7 (8/14).

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Tibo (1842) 2006-08-15 0:07

Hi Jim, wonderful reflection and colors even if the mountains are a bit dark. A chance to enjoy such a sunset landscape in this area. Thanks

Click3 (1871) 2006-08-15 0:50

Jim...a very impressive take..love the reflections and background. Congrats, Robert

veve (4149) 2006-08-15 1:13

Hi Jim!
Exellent composition and POV!The stones from the foreground create a good perspective.I like also the reflection on the water!
Amazing pcture!
Regards,
Veronica

jjcordier (24186) 2006-08-15 2:53

Very nice reflections (good colours). Very good shot, Jim!
Best regards
JJ

Albrecht (10916) 2006-08-15 3:51

Hi Jim
Wonderful scene and well chosen low POV. Beautiful colours and compo of a beautiful place.
-greetings Albrecht-

dkeus31 (26010) 2006-08-15 6:30

Hello Jim,
Nice picture with a great ambiance created by the foreground water, the foggy atmosphere.
Regards,
Didier

crhieatt (5143) 2006-08-15 14:55

Hi Jim, Wonderful shot.
As you say, it may not do the reality justice - but it certainly has a damn good crack at it!
The composition is thing I like best here - the fact that all the colours in the sky can ONLY be seen in the reflection.
Very nice.
Regards
Colin

PoorColdBoy (357) 2006-08-31 6:42

Hello, Jim
Two things make thiis photo stand out to me. First, the thin line of mist at the surface of the water in the distance. It has a slightly surreal look from that. Second, the fact that you shot so much more of the reflection of the sky than the real sky. You were lucky to find water this calm. The reflection is the soul of this shot. Excellent job!

fijiphil (1343) 2006-09-04 6:53

This is magical. It should have more points.

Great depth here and very tranquil atmosphere captured. Well done.

rafid76 (2611) 2006-09-23 1:29 [Comment]

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