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Photographer Marc Adamus  Marc Adamus {Karma:805}
Project N/A Camera Model Canon EOS 5D
Categories Landscape
Film Format Digital JPEG
Portfolio The Visual Journey
Lens Canon  17-40 mm USM L
Uploaded 1/27/2006 Film / Memory Type 12.8 MP Digital
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 5325 Shutter 1s
Favorites 45  Aperture f/11
Critiques 91 Rating
6.81
/ 39 Ratings
Location City -  Not even close
State -  OREGON
Country - United States   United States
About What an unusual place to photograph Crater Lake is. Not only for its unique geographic and geological features, but because you're always looking down at the subject. For years I saw the images from the masses and even some talented photographers that failed to capture the amazing grandeur I thought was inherent of the place. I visited many times before I knew what I was doing with a camera and my images failed as well. The problem seemed to be the inability to show scale, perspective and depth from above (not to mention they don't make a lens wide enough to encompass the whole lake). Things I kept in mind during this trip at all times. A backpacking trip on snowshoes around the 30 mile rim in five days. I wanted a truly vast landscape capture of the park and thus far, this has been my best attempt. Canon 17-40, 3-stop hard grad.
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There are 91 Comments in 1 Pages
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Barbara Socor   {K:13559} 10/31/2017
A magnificent image. Indeed, a masterpiece....Excellent is not nearly a good enough word!

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BILL NAGY BILL NAGY   {K:5783} 7/22/2012
Very wel done, Marc. I was there once and what you said about getting the whole lake in is impossible from the normal vantage points.

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Hani Ghayhab   {K:3723} 7/18/2012
Amazing .. .

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Asim Roy Asim Roy   {K:10051} 7/13/2012
masterpiece, love, asim

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awad alshamlani   {K:1046} 7/5/2012
Excellent shot

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Ezaldeen Al Obaidy Ezaldeen Al Obaidy   {K:1519} 7/1/2012
What a shot... very fine piece of art.. great work dear Marc..7+++

Regards

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James Cha   {K:333} 6/30/2012
Beautiful.. amazing..

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Chandan Bhowmick   {K:339} 3/9/2010
awesome capture.. best wishes.. 7++++++

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tabi mahmoud   {K:2270} 6/9/2008
WONDERFUL WORK....AMAZING LIFE...I LOVE IT
BRAVOOOOO

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Prachi Patil Prachi Patil   {K:1070} 6/9/2008
BEST BEST BEST............!!!!!
Hope i will go there...n take same shot and same colours :)
Really DreamPlace!!

Smart n Sharp Shot!!
Congrats for the Award!!

Cheers!
Prachi :)

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Michele Beccia Michele Beccia   {K:16463} 6/9/2008
Wonderful landscape!:)

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Laurie J. Herndon   {K:5338} 7/26/2007
10+ WOW! NOT EVEN CLOSE is what makes your stuff exceptional! How you find these places...I don't want to even know, but bet there's lots of time and research gone into your locations when hiking that far! GREAT STUFF!

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Michalis P.S. Michalis P.S.   {K:10136} 12/12/2006
Beautiful landscape. Photo is excellent from any point of view.
Well done,
Michalis

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Toshi  Toshi    {K:11924} 9/29/2006
Hi Marc,
I've previously commented on this spectactular photo, but just wanted to add. Today, when I opened up my email newsletter for National Geographic, I saw this photo and knew I had seen it somewhere before - sure enough it was in my favorites. Congratulations on the 'Special Mention' for the 2006 Banff Mountain Photography Competition.

Toshi

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Reda Danaf   {K:14309} 9/9/2006
Spectacular...Wonderful composition and colours....

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Shib Banerjee   {K:60} 7/31/2006
Unbelievably true

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jessie voigts   {K:6772} 6/30/2006
this is one of the most incredible photos i have ever seen. wow!! excellent photo.

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Alessandro Capelli Alessandro Capelli   {K:34805} 6/30/2006
Simply WONDERFUL! And congrats for the award! ALe

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Dave Arnold Dave Arnold   {K:55680} 6/21/2006
an absolute stunning photograph. Congrats on SC award, well deserved.

What a portfolio!

Best wishes,
Dave

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Greg Hawes   {K:866} 6/3/2006
Absolutely Perfect! Congratulations!What an incredible trip it must have been.

Cheers,

Greg

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Erik Neldner Erik Neldner   {K:10846} 5/16/2006
marc,
you nailed it this time! this is perfection on every level.
cheers,
erik

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no longer a member no longer a member   {K:10557} 5/8/2006
Beautiful shot! I just came back from Washington-Oregon myself after a photoshoot, and this was one of the places that I have shot.

Great capture, you had a much better looking sky than I did! This was one of my favorite places to visit, and you captured the grandeur of this place really well. What really amazed me was the snow banks, some 20 feet deep or more in some places. You had to be careful not to get too close to the edge or you may find yourself buried very deep. To a Floridian, that seems awesome!

Congratulations on the award, very well deserved! Many compliments to you and best wishes! .......... Mike

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Ivica Drusany   {K:467} 3/29/2006
It looks unreal. Very beautiful scenery with great colors. Perspective is also interesting. Excelent job!

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Jim Goldstein   {K:21230} 3/16/2006
Marc I was checking this out again on photoportfolios and I noticed something I had not seen my first viewing. The lake is tilting to the left some. I know this is the result of some of the wide angle distortion but it is pretty consistent across your image. Perhaps adjusting the image to give it a more level appearance would truly make this perfect. The tilt is easily missed initially when hit with the color and magnificent scenery at first glance. Hope the feedback helps.

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Ciprian Ilie   {K:13571} 3/3/2006
I can't think of words to comment on this... I particularly like the lighting, it's excellent! Overall is perfect!

Regards,
Ciprian

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Jack Drake   {K:38} 2/4/2006
Dear Marc..you are an inspiration for amateur photographers like me who chose landscape as a main subject in their photo taking. It's amazing photo and your effort to achieve this shot has to be admired..wish to reach your level of perfection..I will certainly try..congrats again!
Jack

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// // // //   {K:6081} 2/4/2006
Masterly done...Bravo

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Barry Wakelin   {K:7838} 2/4/2006
Marc this is an exceptional shot. It's very Galen Rowell and extremely well executed. Looks like a great place to go snowshoeing too! I might have chosen a 2-stop grad but apart from that it's perfect.

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  pehel  pehel   {K:213} 2/4/2006
I think this is THE most interesting landscape I've seen so far. Contrast and colours are absolutely perfectly balanced, and the scale is overwhelming !

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Maja Gligoric Maja Gligoric   {K:13528} 2/4/2006
Hi Marc,

What a beautiful scene!
Fantastic clear,well composed image.
Great lighting gives a lot to the atmosphere. Also amazing colors.
Congratulations,you should be proud on this photo!
Bravo!

Best regards

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Gökhan KARAMAN Gökhan KARAMAN   {K:8878} 2/4/2006
perfect image...
-7-

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 2/4/2006
new congrats..
roby

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B Hawkins   {K:1529} 2/3/2006
I'm a fan of your work. This is an outstanding shot of a very photographed place. You do it's beauty justice.

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Frank Leboeuf   {K:433} 2/3/2006
Totally awesome and I am lost for words. The colors and composition is superb.
I bet you were cold and shivering when you took the photo, but all in a days photo shoot I guess.
Bravo and lets get more like this photo.

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Pat Snelling Weiner   {K:1920} 2/3/2006
What a stunning view! Thanks for sharing this and taking the time to get such a great capture. Pat

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Andrew Bauer   {K:381} 2/3/2006
Marc,

This is the best shot of Crater Lake I have ever seen.

WOW!
Andrew

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Joerg Vieli Joerg Vieli   {K:-19} 2/3/2006
an amazing picture, super!

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Jose Prieto   {K:671} 2/3/2006
Very beautiful. Coog colors contrast.
Well done.
Jose

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ivone lopes   {K:3} 2/3/2006
simply a beautiful picture

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cecilia tovini   {K:29423} 2/3/2006
I only say that this is beautifull and ..... magic.
Cecilia

And really beautifull all of your pictures. I want to have a look in a moment of peace from work

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Don Loseke Don Loseke   {K:32503} 2/3/2006
This is an outstanding photograph. I think you have achieved your goal to capture t his scene at it's best. the light is very intriguing. Well done. Don.

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Natalie Papadopoulos   {K:5247} 2/3/2006
Wow - one of the best landscape shots I think I've ever seen. Congrats Marc.

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Joe Ciccone Joe Ciccone   {K:3684} 2/3/2006
Beautiful..is all I can think of at the mement...cheers

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Mark Evans Mark Evans   {K:17428} 2/3/2006
One of the best photos ive seen on UF , fantastic capture .. well done .. marky .7+++

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Ozgur Ipek Ozgur Ipek   {K:1922} 2/3/2006
wonderful image, it is really beautiful, congratulations, best regards...

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Gabriela Tanaka Gabriela Tanaka   {K:16594} 2/3/2006
A stunning image and no wonder that it has brought you a well deserved award. Congratulations!
Gabriela

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vanessa shakesheff vanessa shakesheff   {K:68840} 2/3/2006
Stunning scene and amazing colours.best wishes nessa and gongrats on your sc award.best wishes nessa

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parvin dabas parvin dabas   {K:2652} 2/3/2006
untouched earth at it's best.well deserved award.congrats

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Toshi  Toshi    {K:11924} 2/3/2006
I've been to Crater Lake and you've captured the beauty of this area perfectly. What a spectacular sight, Marc. Very nicely captured.

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marco  marco "dheim" orciuoli   {K:4467} 2/3/2006
Imageopolis Featured Photo Critique the biggest issue with landscape photography is the difficulty to give the right sense of scales and distances, in other words to force a vast and breathtaking scenery in a small frame... with this perspective, angle and light i think you succeeded. it instantly caught my eye and i almost got lost in its depth... great!

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Beth Bernier   {K:27} 2/3/2006
Oh I see now that I missed it at the bottom of your comments,the Canon 17-40...sorry for missing that.

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Beth Bernier   {K:27} 2/3/2006
Breathtaking scene Marc!!!I would love to know specifically which wide angle lens you are using for these fabulous images.Hats off to you on all your scenics,had a peek at your gallery,whew,just amazing,congrats on a more than deserved win today for all your hard work!!!

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 1/30/2006
well marc.. you are a very lucky man, have the fortune of this landcsape and incredble atmosphere..
is alaways a pleasure to see this masterpiece perfect in all!!
immediatly flight in my favorites images..and thanks, thanks, for this show!
chers
roby
7+

congrats for the award very wlel deserved it!
take care..

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Jason Mckeown Jason Mckeown   {K:22200} 1/29/2006
another award winning fantastic landscape, the colours are WOW!!

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Roger Williams Roger Williams   {K:86139} 1/28/2006
A real challenge to capture the grandeur. Have you thought of stitching several shots together to create a much wider-angle coverage than is possible with a single shot? A panorama created in that way might work well... But this is already a splendid evocation of this uniquely beautiful site.

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Bartek M   {K:359} 1/28/2006
Amazing, breathtaking photo. I'm becoming your true fan because of your photos put here =)
Greetings, keep putting here such great works!

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So Cal Photograhper   {K:18529} 1/28/2006
Congratulations on the Staff Choice award.

The colors are absolutely amazing - gives me hope that maybe I could capture a photo similiar to this with my 17 - 40 lens.

I think you did a great job in capturing the vastness of Crater Lake.

Well seen and taken.

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H L H L   {K:11377} 1/28/2006
Hi Marc! I am so proud of your superb capture! In regards your story from the technical aspect now it supports my great dilemma on past decision between the 16-35mm 17-40 mm reading similar story’s some great photographers had mentioning the extra millimeter can be worth it thousands. Now I can see and understand your shooting dilemma experience from the wide-angle aspect.Truly this had easy my decision with 16mm now can’t wait to expand my location resources to this interesting Natures Landscapes with it.
Cheers to you Marc and to your effort presenting this superb image!!!
Harry

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Collin Stebbins   {K:1868} 1/28/2006
A beautiful image, well composed and perfectly exposed. It would go nicely on my wall. As would all from your portfolio! You're very fortunate to have travelled to so many beautiful places. Congrats on SC. Well deserved!

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Debarshi Duttagupta Debarshi Duttagupta   {K:26815} 1/28/2006
This is simply brilliant.

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kholoud M Al-Omani   {K:957} 1/28/2006
7/7 wow very nice:)

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Ann Nida Ann Nida   {K:45248} 1/28/2006
Hi Marc,

I was at Crater Lake in winter too but when I was there all I saw was a white wall of falling snow. It was a complete white out so I couldn't take any photos. You always manage to catch the sun's rays at their best. You suffer for your work but you definitely get the results so your efforts pay off. This is gorgeous. Congratulations for the SC award. Well deserved.

Cheers - Ann :)

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David Bourke   {K:2239} 1/28/2006
Very well done. The wide angle creates a nice perspective. The lighting is perfect. The glow on the snow really draws one in.

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Alberto Romano Alberto Romano   {K:2407} 1/27/2006
Great image!
Wonderful colors and composition...
Regards
Alberto

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Greg Bokan Greg Bokan   {K:1514} 1/27/2006
Another amazing capture, you are truely talented!!! congrats, Greg

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Jim Goldstein   {K:21230} 1/27/2006
Marc as I mentioned else where this is an incredible image. Nothing is more impressive than Crater Lake in the winter. Again nothing could make this better other than capturing more of it. Crater Lake has such vast sweeping views that no lens will do it justice. This on the other hand is the closest I've seen. Amazing lighting and truly a capture of one of natures finest moments. Congratulations on an incredible image.

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Michael Kanemoto Michael Kanemoto   {K:22115} 1/27/2006
Amazing detail and shot - you went out of your way to document this natural wonder.

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p e t a . p e t a .   {K:18700} 1/27/2006
Marc I just have to say again...you're the best there is in nature landscapes. Its always great to read your about - thanks for sharing so much with us. inspiring stuff!

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Petal Wijnen Petal Wijnen   {K:50989} 1/27/2006
WOW, SUPERB!!!!! What a fantastic pic, this is a definite 'Print and Hang' candidate!!! Gorgeous colors, fabulous view and clarity, wonderful reflection and excellent composition!!! By capturing that 'snowcap' combined with those trees, you've succeeded in getting scale and depth into the shot!!! My only problem with it is: it's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too small.... LOL!!! (I want it at least A1 size... ;-D)

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Mattia L. Mattia L.   {K:7625} 1/27/2006
Wow, this is amazing. Beautiful composition and colors. Great shot, congratulations!

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Marc Adamus Marc Adamus   {K:805} 1/27/2006
John, above all I believe in getting the shot right in-camera and portaying the world in its finest light.

It's not all fun and games (doing what I do) though. Sleeping in your car, trying to maintain an organized life spending much time away from home, endless file submissions, keywording, photo requests, obligations, matting and framing, various marketing efforts, ect, ect. It can be a lot to handle and do it right!

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John Williamson   {K:1145} 1/27/2006
Marc,
You are living my dream. To travel the world shooting landscapes, what a life. Looking through your portfolio I am awinspired. You mention in several of your flavor texts that you use very little PS. Admiridable. All to often I see people whom try and create a good photograph instead of capture it. Your work is amazing, thank you so very much for sharing.

John

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jacques brisebois   {K:73883} 1/27/2006
great colors, wonderful landscape and composition. Very nice light on the snow. Very well done.

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Marc Adamus Marc Adamus   {K:805} 1/27/2006
Jerry, I checked the original file and did notice a slight color abberition (as you mention, not uncommon even using decent glass especially when such severe contrasts are involved). However, what you are seeing here is primarily a result of sharpening after compression. The abberition on the original file is practically non-existant viewed at this size.

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z z   {K:7231} 1/27/2006
Wow! Fantastic. I have been to this lake and it is truley gorgeous - you have done an outstanding job capturing it's view!

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Amna Al Shamsi   {K:21795} 1/27/2006
Outstanding! Excellent in all aspects (fav)

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1301307 60 1301307 60   {K:44058} 1/27/2006
Wow! Congratulation, I think you got what you wanted... Comment just Wow!

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Ali Abu Ali Ali Abu Ali   {K:855} 1/27/2006
Great shot Marc, I love it, it looks like a Silicon Graphics image :)

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jerry katz   {K:406} 1/27/2006
Hi Marc,

I agree with what has already been said. You did succeed in your oblective. Lovely shot.
I see some chromatic Aberation along the snow line in the bottom left. Not usual with the 5d & L glass. Do you think it is from compression??

Regards,
Jerry

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a. M. a. M.   {K:9020} 1/27/2006
WOW MARK!!! so amazing!this is such a clear crisp shot amd those colors..wow. your lucky to be there..great job on this
ANt

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Derek Dixon   {K:4948} 1/27/2006
I think you succeed in solving all the problems you thougth you may encounter. The prespective looking down is great, the sense of scale is absolutely incredible. Perfect composition Marc, lovely colours, and low speed to acomplish than mirror effect in the water and a well choosen moment of the day to press the shutter button makes this image an trully especial one.
I believe that this image will transport you directly to that place again.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful image. Too my favs without a doubt

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Pooriya Zarrabi Pooriya Zarrabi   {K:3836} 1/27/2006
Excellent shot with nice colors. Perfect sharpness and angle.

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andree lerat andree lerat   {K:17476} 1/27/2006
You succeeded in producing a stunning composition. Magical.. . :) Andree

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Ayse Altan Ayse Altan   {K:3905} 1/27/2006
simply amazing

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Ralf Denguth Ralf Denguth   {K:3353} 1/27/2006
Simply perfect Marc! Doesn't need any more comment! Cheers, Ralf

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Ordilei Caldeira Ordilei Caldeira   {K:2545} 1/27/2006
excelente, linfa foto, composição muito bem escolhida.

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Nicolas Iordănescu Nicolas Iordănescu   {K:3193} 1/27/2006
SUPERB! The colors are amazing.
Nikko

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Renato Renato   {K:4759} 1/27/2006
Wow,great great shot,colors,light and tones,very very nice photo and place,congrate.
7+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ciao

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Michael Fox Michael Fox   {K:3180} 1/27/2006
Marc -- I would say you were successful in hitting your goal. Well done, in the spirit of Galen Rowell -- including the adventure involved in getting to the location to capture the image. This is a nice image: well composed with lovely colors. I especially like the warm glow off the snow on the foreground ridge.

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André Bermak André Bermak   {K:14443} 1/27/2006
Linda paisagem!!!! Excelente composição e cores.
Fantástico trabalho!!!!

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Kambiz K Kambiz K   {K:37420} 1/27/2006
A very interesting and rare image from that crater. I like the composition with lovely those colours.

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