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ArturS
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I am starting 2015 on Fred Miranda Forum with another photo from my Baffin Island 2014 Photo Adventure. Wishing everybody all the best in the New Year I am inviting you to comments and discussions. As usually they are appreciated.
Below you can find a description to this photo which I called the "Faraway Passage":

Before I went for my trip to Baffin Island I researched for hours possible locations for the best view points. On the map they all looked pretty close and not that hard to access. The reality proved to be different. The hike itself was not that difficult because there was not much of a difference in the elevation, but there were other problems. The main issue was with natural forces: glaciers& rivers. They constantly destroy the bottom of the valley making it unstable, with trail being frequently washed off and invisible.
Fortunately, after two days of hiking through the Auyuittuq National Park I have finally reached one of the points near Mt. Thor. I envisioned this spot earlier on the map as a plausible candidate for one of the best angles to showcase this legendary mountain. A low water level in the Weassel River made it possible to cross it and shoot this composition. This was one of the most colourful sunsets during the entire trip. The warm shades on the sky that afternoon made a welcoming invitation to continue this faraway journey.
Two shots for DOF 14-24mm@24mm, f/11, ISO 64, 1/4sec.

Edited on Jan 17, 2015 at 03:26 PM · View previous versions

Jan 09, 2015 at 11:24 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Faraway Passage

Great work, so often the terrine looks easily and passable, but in reality it's not. Love the comp and that crazy cut away mountain. The light on the FG rocks, really adds to the bottom half. All in all, a winning shot....

Jan 09, 2015 at 11:38 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Faraway Passage

Hey Artur,

This is really awesome. Love the light in this, I love how the composition flows and pulls the viewer in from the bottom to the top.

I can imagine the hiking was not easy at all, Congrats on your vision and determination.

Jim

Jan 09, 2015 at 12:02 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Faraway Passage

Oustanding image here, Artur! You brought together a lot of different elements together beautifully in this image.

-Nick

Jan 09, 2015 at 12:27 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Faraway Passage

Thanks everybody. This is one of my favourite images from that trip (if not the most favourite one). It wasn't easy over there to get this much colour on the sky. This was one of those afternoons....

Additionally, in that particular spot it was pretty hard to get any composition. The water was running in all directions. It is probably not very visible on this photo but that river was quite big and I was jumping from one rock to another to catch the light and make decent composition.

Jan 09, 2015 at 01:28 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Faraway Passage

So good, this get my pick of the week.
I am speechless.

Jan 09, 2015 at 07:21 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Faraway Passage

Wow, incredible image. Love it

Jan 09, 2015 at 08:11 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Faraway Passage

well done!!

Jan 09, 2015 at 08:51 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Faraway Passage

Simply amazing image.

Jan 09, 2015 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Faraway Passage

Absolutely beautiful, and I really appreciate the fact that you don't have an over-the-top in your face style that seems so popular these days. This is very naturally presented, and feels authentic and genuine.

Jan 09, 2015 at 09:09 PM

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This is a truly amazing shot. Very painterly. I admire your patience and determination.

Phil

Jan 09, 2015 at 09:37 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Faraway Passage

Beautiful shot!

Jan 11, 2015 at 11:03 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Faraway Passage

That's a stunner!

Jan 11, 2015 at 01:27 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Faraway Passage

Very interesting composition here in this image with lots of curves; interesting lighted foreground rocks, sunlit reflected water line among lots of small pebbles, bow shaped mountain ridges supporting the legendary mountain, Mt. Thor? and sunlit clouds dancing around. Kudos for your much effort and brilliant image to share!

Kee

Jan 11, 2015 at 02:35 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Faraway Passage

Gorgeous!

Jan 11, 2015 at 04:17 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Faraway Passage

Awesome shot! This pic shouts faraway. Really like the light highlights in foreground.

Jan 11, 2015 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Faraway Passage

Stunning!! The sky is of course brilliant, but I love how you've used that colour to highlight the water course. Drawing you in.

Jan 11, 2015 at 06:32 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Faraway Passage

Great view. I work with a guy that first rapelled Mt. Thor.

Jan 11, 2015 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Faraway Passage

Amazing!!!

Jan 11, 2015 at 09:23 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Faraway Passage

A++ as always from you Artur and doesn't need any words or lengthy explanations... the image speaks for itself.

One aspect that I love about your work is that they never look 'overdone' in PS and maintain the realistic feel that this is what you saw and managed to purvey to the viewer. Rare skill in this day and age of digital manipulation.

Thanks for sharing.
Nigel.

Jan 12, 2015 at 07:00 PM

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