Johan,
These are really stunning images , I have not been to this area but #3 looks very unique but they are all really sweet, great job here. Regards, dean
It's interesting the range of what appeals to people. I truly appreciate the difficulty of nailing No. 3, as you did, Johan. But No. 1 really speaks to what I enjoy, visually. The glow around the rim. The brightness of the Milky Way. And the reflection in the lake.
Enjoying night photography, I'd pick #2 and #4. #2 can be used in time for Halloween! :-) Shooting the Milky and finding the right spot still takes a lot of effort and appreciate your dedication. Love using PTE myself, takes a lot off the guesswork.
Does anyone know if it is permitted to travel around the entire lake during the winter months?
I'm thinking it might be fun to use some backcountry skis to skin around the entire rim, which I believe is around 30 miles. I would at least want to travel the west end as an out and back trip. Sleeping in igloos is one of my favorite things to do.
JohanEickmeyer wrote:
Does anyone know if it is permitted to travel around the entire lake during the winter months?
I'm thinking it might be fun to use some backcountry skis to skin around the entire rim, which I believe is around 30 miles. I would at least want to travel the west end as an out and back trip. Sleeping in igloos is one of my favorite things to do.
It is. I just came out here from Boston for a week and I had the chance to take a day trip to Crater Lake and I was blown away by the place. Two of the main roads are closed to vehicle traffic but you can hike anywhere you want. There is quite a bit of snow up there now, well for Oregon I suppose. Your images are fantastic by the way. I wish I had the chance to do an overnight trip but alas I'm heading back east on Sunday. Definitely will make a point to come back and do a few overnights at Crater Lake. Amazing place.
These are really beautiful, especially the first two. What really stick out for me with these are:
1. Excellent composition
2. The subtle use of light and colour.
"Arch of the Milky Way" shots are in danger of becoming a visual cliche, like fisheyes or tobacco filters. Johan has breathed fresh life into the Milky Way genre, really superb vision and technique.
Great shots! Been there with the family, but of course on the worst time of the day.
I think the one at the top should be on a glass print in my living room!
You guys have stars left in your country. With luck we can see a few but it's never really dark in the Netherlands.
Again congratulations with this marvellous series of shots.
