The Summit Ridge: Mt. Athabasca II Photo

Photographer’s Note

The image was taken from the Silverhorn, which is a secondary peak, during the descent of Mt. Athabasca on the normal route. To put matters in perspective, the three dots that can be seen on top of the ridge are three climbers that have just started their descent. On bottom right one sees a small piece of the Saskatchewan Glacier that flows out of the Columbia Icefield and is the origin of the North Saskatchewan River. In the background, numerous glaciated peaks that stretch as far as the eye can see into British Columbia.

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bibiweb (8) 2008-08-12 6:27

Hi Roland,
I really like this compo which shows us the way towards the summit. The little black dots give us a good idea of the scale and it looks like you had some great weather for your climb.
Cheers.
Brigitte

mcenteesalas (1612) 2008-08-12 7:15

Hi Roland,
Wonderful shot of this landscape scene with a crispy clear perspective of this magnificient snowee mountain over this amazing view, its just breathtaking, the light is just right too, truly magic, well done and keep up the good work, thanks for sharing, Salas

emilbo (9399) 2008-08-12 7:24

Salut Roland!
Jolie photo du Mont Arthabasca et bonne perspective. L'éclairage est excellent et la neige est bien rendue. Ce n'est pas le Mont Arthabasca que je connais près de Victoriaville au Québec, celui-ci est plus imposant.
Félicitations!... et bonne journée,
Emilius

npecanhuk (13963) 2008-08-12 7:27

Hi Roland!
I do love mountain landscapes and this photo of yours is superb!
Loved the pov and sharpness, as I can even see small dots on top of the mountain top on the left side - human beings, for sure - which is very interesting and nice!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

Guenther (6837) 2008-08-12 7:37

Hi Roland,

what a spectacular view! The three dots on the top give only an idea of the dimensions of the wonderful landscape. Also the nice foreground with the footsteps on the snow and the the pebbles inhance the huge depth of the image ...
areally great shot, thanks for sharing!
Günther

maximage (13392) 2008-08-12 9:16

Bonjour Roland,
Une très belle vue de haute montagne. J'aime bien les alpinistes qui ont laissé la trace de leur passage dans la neige. Magnifique POV.
Amitiés.
max

capthaddock (28640) 2008-08-12 9:46

Man, I wish I was there right now, severeal noteworthy things here that at first escape the attention:
the tiny climbers on the ridge at top left, the incredibly steep glacier that spills from the icefield at lower right, and of course the flat tounge of the Sask glacier below it, which thankfully hasn't melted yet.

chpp (3982) 2008-08-12 11:07

Wow Roland
a very nice view, I've been so many times in this place and never got the chance to see this beautiful view from the top.
excellent light and colours and nice compo
cheers
C