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p.1 #1Goggling at Mt. Asgard
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When I posted "Secret Vista" I was asked in comments if I had any photos of Mt. Asgard. Here is one of them.
Hiking on a glacier is like walking on a globe. You can see the horizon but it is not getting any closer. It was exactly how I felt when I was hiking across the Turner Glacier on Baffin Island. The route took me hours. It was my longest 15 kilometers ever, mainly because I was carrying 2 weeks of supplies tightly packed in my backpack and I was making my way through 30 centimeters of fresh snow.
When I reached the point suitable for my basecamp, I set up my tent in the middle of the glacier with spectacular views of surrounding peaks. The Auyuittuq National Park is a home to some of the most remarkable mountains and cliff faces on the Earth. Mt. Asgard featured on this shot is undoubtedly one of its crown jewels.
This picture was taken a few hundred meters away from my base camp. I was enjoying this view for 3 days that I stayed there. The weather changing from snowstorm to clear sky created a spectacular light show. I could sit and goggle at Mt. Asgard forever. Unfortunately the cold weather prohibited me from sitting still. I had to be on a constant move to avoid frostbites.
The photo showcases the famous north face of the double cylindrical towers of the Mount Asgard. It stands 1600 meters from the glacier and features 1200 meters of vertical wall.
Note: The foreground featured in the glacier is not a crevasse. It is one of many channels in the glacier carved by water coming from a thawed ice in the summer.
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Edited on Oct 31, 2014 at 08:41 AM · View previous versions
Oct 30, 2014 at 08:01 PM
p.1 #2Goggling at Mt. Asgard
*Jaw Drop*. Wow, that is a pretty view. No doubt it was bone chilling cold for you but man what spectacular photos and scenes.
Thanks for sharing!
Jason
Thanks for sharing!
Jason
Oct 30, 2014 at 08:11 PM
p.1 #3Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Awesome shot of a really cool location. I like the warm and cool tones going on throughout a lot.
Oct 30, 2014 at 08:12 PM
p.1 #4Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Love the composition on this one! The light balance, colors, and PP are all superb. This would look great printed big.
Oct 30, 2014 at 08:41 PM
p.1 #5Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Amazing. I agree with Justin's comment. I often don't like centered compositions, but in this case with the strong leading line it works perfectly.
Oct 30, 2014 at 09:43 PM
p.1 #6Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Man, another surreal image. It makes me almost look forward to winter! 
Oct 30, 2014 at 10:36 PM
p.1 #7Goggling at Mt. Asgard
I think you've become my new hero. Another out of this world shot!
Oct 30, 2014 at 11:08 PM
p.1 #8Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Stunning scenery - I don't see how you could have captured it any better!
Oct 30, 2014 at 11:38 PM
p.1 #9Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Artur, this is spectacular. Truly amazing capture!
Sasha.
Sasha.
Oct 30, 2014 at 11:57 PM
p.1 #11Goggling at Mt. Asgard
you went through a lot to get this image, I commend you for that...and it was well worth it, what a unique image, very nice work. I don't think I could ever go on adventures like that anymore...
Oct 31, 2014 at 05:17 AM
p.1 #12Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Holy smokes that is incredible. Sounds like an amazing journey.
Oct 31, 2014 at 05:49 AM
p.1 #13Goggling at Mt. Asgard
And.. this is just eye popping good! I dropped my camera gears totally.
Thanks for sharing, Arthur!
Thanks for sharing, Arthur!
Oct 31, 2014 at 06:49 AM
p.1 #14Goggling at Mt. Asgard
That thud you heard was my jaw hitting the floor. Amazing in every way. And beautiful too.
Oct 31, 2014 at 07:57 AM
p.1 #15Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Another superb image, Artur. Incredible capture.
Bob
Bob
Oct 31, 2014 at 08:27 AM
p.1 #17Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Fantastic image again Artur!
So many good things going on here I don't even know where to begin!!
In a way the color, it reminds me of shoveling snow up on top of the mountain at dawn, back when I was a lift operator. Guess it speaks to me.
By the way, did you run across many animals on this trek?
So many good things going on here I don't even know where to begin!!
In a way the color, it reminds me of shoveling snow up on top of the mountain at dawn, back when I was a lift operator. Guess it speaks to me.
By the way, did you run across many animals on this trek?
Oct 31, 2014 at 08:49 AM
p.1 #20Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Hey Artur,
What a super cool shot here. Love the light, love the color. It was interesting to read also about your trek in to it, the words and the photo go along very nicely.
Jim
What a super cool shot here. Love the light, love the color. It was interesting to read also about your trek in to it, the words and the photo go along very nicely.
Jim
Oct 31, 2014 at 11:34 AM