Standing on top of the world Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a study in scale. The composition is a fairly standard 'little man in the big nature' picture, but here the scale is as extreeme as I have ever tried it. I think it works though.

The place is of course the stunning Lofoten islands dressed in clouds. We barely started descending before the peak was snow-covered.

PS: work was only levels and curves.

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journeywood (195) 2005-11-24 9:59

Yes, the sense of scale works wonderfully with the little silhouetted man with his arms in the victory position.

devimeuxbe (56370) 2005-11-24 10:31

Hi Mikkel
yes we are really on the top of the world with your picture, but you more than the men on the mountain.
Very good picture
Bertrand

ivarba (786) 2005-11-24 11:30

Hi Mikkel

The Lofoten islands, of coruse. i lived there for four years, and I can relate to this picture. But it is, as you say, a standard composition, nicely done with a powerful impact. The simplicity in the picture makes it even stronger.
Thank you for sharing

regards
Ivar

pablominto (41372) 2005-12-03 11:50

Hi Mikkel,
An original composition to say the least!! Amazing distance between photographer and his model... Good effort indeed!
Regards,
Pablo -