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p.2 #1Goggling at Mt. Asgard
There aren't words for how amazing this picture is.
Chris
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Oct 31, 2014 at 11:49 AM
p.2 #2Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Beautiful shot. Great framing with awesome light, colors and detail! Wish it was mine - but looks too cold for me to have been there lol
Oct 31, 2014 at 11:51 AM
p.2 #3Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Thanks to all for nice words. It was incredible experience, I am telling you.
@ckcarr: not many animals, mainly small mammals and lots of birds (before I reached the glacier) and one, seen from a distance polar bear (good that from the distance :-)
Also I am really concerned that MajeedB peed in his pants, opening this photo
Hope I won't be charged for laundry expenditures!
Wishing you all a Happy Halloween, I am attaching this aurora made monster from Baffin Island. Enjoy and don't get too scared
@ckcarr: not many animals, mainly small mammals and lots of birds (before I reached the glacier) and one, seen from a distance polar bear (good that from the distance :-)
Also I am really concerned that MajeedB peed in his pants, opening this photo
Hope I won't be charged for laundry expenditures!Wishing you all a Happy Halloween, I am attaching this aurora made monster from Baffin Island. Enjoy and don't get too scared
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Oct 31, 2014 at 01:12 PM
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p.2 #5Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Not much else can be said about that shot: stunning!!!!
Oct 31, 2014 at 01:19 PM
p.2 #6Goggling at Mt. Asgard
THe Auyuittuq traverse has been on my list for about five years now. So is access easier or harder than during spring and fall? Summer is the season I see it travelled the most with boat rides to and from the trailheads. I guess polar bears are less an issue , as I assume they're out on the pack ice?
Oct 31, 2014 at 01:27 PM
p.2 #7Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Superb composition, light, location and processing. Well done sir.
Oct 31, 2014 at 03:08 PM
p.2 #8Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Holy smokes that is incredible. Sounds like an amazing journey.
Oct 31, 2014 at 03:55 PM
p.2 #9Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Thanks.
@river rover: obviously it might be a bit harder in the winter, mainly because of low temperatures. Late summer and early fall (end of August beginning of September) is the best time to go there IMO. Days are not as long and you don't have wait for the sunset until midnight. Hiking is also easer in fall because temperature drops and water level in the rivers is much lower ( or there is no water at all ). Crossing rivers in the summer is the number 1 danger of the entire trekking ( not the polar bears). They recommend to travel there between mid July-September. They claim that weather is the most stable but you can expect snow any time of year. Also in the summer there is some vegetation that might give some foreground. It all depends on this what you want to photograph. Seasons are changing very quickly there and you might get a little of everything.
In terms of polar bears, of course you need to be careful, but when I was there nobody mentioned them as a serious issue. You go through mandatory safety tutorial on polar bears and if you behave the way they recommend, you should be fine. Polar bears look for food near the shores so these are the most dangerous spots and you need to have eyes around your head As I mentioned earlier, I saw only 1 polar bear and I saw it from a distance (from boat on my way back from trek).
Edited on Nov 02, 2014 at 07:19 PM · View previous versions
@river rover: obviously it might be a bit harder in the winter, mainly because of low temperatures. Late summer and early fall (end of August beginning of September) is the best time to go there IMO. Days are not as long and you don't have wait for the sunset until midnight. Hiking is also easer in fall because temperature drops and water level in the rivers is much lower ( or there is no water at all ). Crossing rivers in the summer is the number 1 danger of the entire trekking ( not the polar bears). They recommend to travel there between mid July-September. They claim that weather is the most stable but you can expect snow any time of year. Also in the summer there is some vegetation that might give some foreground. It all depends on this what you want to photograph. Seasons are changing very quickly there and you might get a little of everything.
In terms of polar bears, of course you need to be careful, but when I was there nobody mentioned them as a serious issue. You go through mandatory safety tutorial on polar bears and if you behave the way they recommend, you should be fine. Polar bears look for food near the shores so these are the most dangerous spots and you need to have eyes around your head
As I mentioned earlier, I saw only 1 polar bear and I saw it from a distance (from boat on my way back from trek).Edited on Nov 02, 2014 at 07:19 PM · View previous versions
Nov 01, 2014 at 10:42 AM
p.2 #11Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Thanks, Harsha. Your shots aren't bad, either
Again many thanks to all of you for nice comments. When I go there again, I will let you know. Maybe somebody from this forum will fancy such trip&company
Again many thanks to all of you for nice comments. When I go there again, I will let you know. Maybe somebody from this forum will fancy such trip&company
Nov 03, 2014 at 06:03 PM
p.2 #12Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Super light and lovely comp that really captures the desolation of the location.
Dave
Dave
Nov 03, 2014 at 09:00 PM
p.2 #13Goggling at Mt. Asgard
I am starting to really hate you, since you take wonderful photographs of places I have on my bucket list.
You magnificent bastard, you ;-)
You magnificent bastard, you ;-)
Nov 03, 2014 at 09:15 PM
p.2 #14Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Another fantastic image. I would have probably froze to death. The light, clouds, colors, and mountains are just amazing.
Nov 03, 2014 at 11:31 PM
p.2 #16Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Wow, nice work Artur. Love seeing your images, and I can definitely appreciate the long hike in. Nice!
Nov 04, 2014 at 08:54 AM
p.2 #17Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Arthur - sorry if asked. But what camera gear did you use in this photo? And a fair bit of post process work? Lightroom?
Nov 04, 2014 at 12:12 PM
p.2 #18Goggling at Mt. Asgard
What a beautiful location! I'm sure it was fantastic to spend that much time there. One common theme among my winter backpacking ... it can be a ton of hard work while you are out there, but as soon as you get home you want to do it all over again! It is so satisfying. Recommendations for the photo: I'd personally like just a little off the top, as it seems a bit top heavy as it is and I don't think it's contributing much.
Nov 04, 2014 at 01:16 PM
p.2 #19Goggling at Mt. Asgard
Just absolutely epic! One of the best photos I have seen all year!
Nov 04, 2014 at 04:39 PM
