tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47654330873513237542024-03-13T10:44:36.095-04:00Exploring Light - NewsRecent news and new release announcements. Exploring Light Fine Art and Luxury Photography by Chris Moore.Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-12670142754198376832023-11-02T13:21:00.018-04:002023-11-02T13:31:48.970-04:00It's Been Awhile<p> My last formal post here was a review of 2018's images. Where has the time gone? </p><p>In 2020, I made a quick trip to the southwest to fulfill a long-wanted goal of hiking The Narrows from top to bottom. After my buddy and I got lost finding the trailhead (don't rely on Google Maps if you go!), we set out on a two day trek down the river. The combination of a heavy pack with camping equipment, uneven ground, and just plain cold water made for a strenuous, but very rewarding, couple of days. I don't think we saw another person until we got well beyond Big Springs. Sleeping on the banks of the Virgin River with only the sounds of the flowing water is an experience I will never forget.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000FN33nuvLb7Q/s/500/I0000FN33nuvLb7Q.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000FN33nuvLb7Q/s/500/I0000FN33nuvLb7Q.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p>From there we spent a night at high altitude in the Great Basin wilderness amongst a grove of gnarly bristlecones.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000eNXFUOy9LL4/s/500/I0000eNXFUOy9LL4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="400" height="500" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000eNXFUOy9LL4/s/500/I0000eNXFUOy9LL4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SaZyX.gp.d8/s/500/I0000SaZyX.gp.d8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SaZyX.gp.d8/s/500/I0000SaZyX.gp.d8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2021 brought me to Alaska twice. The first trip in the winter was to the Denali and Church ranges, and I went back in the summer on an expedition trip to the wilderness of the eastern Alaska range with Marc Adamus scouting for future trips. Those of you who know him have likely heard how he lost his footing on a moraine and dislocated his shoulder. He had to be medivac'd out by helicopter to have surgery and unfortunately was not able to complete the trip. I and a few friends stayed out there for the week, and it was quite a beautiful and remote area that few have visited. Some images were captured in -25F in the low valleys to 70F at 4500 feet in the middle of summer. We shot from a helicopter, seaplane and on the land: snowy landscapes with trees covered in hoar frost, icy glaciers, mountains rising above the clouds, and wildflower laden valley. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000gNZxD.t3JpI/s/500/I0000gNZxD.t3JpI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000gNZxD.t3JpI/s/500/I0000gNZxD.t3JpI.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000MGv20yZZn7A/s/500/I0000MGv20yZZn7A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000MGv20yZZn7A/s/500/I0000MGv20yZZn7A.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.CHggEhYU7U/s/500/I0000.CHggEhYU7U.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.CHggEhYU7U/s/500/I0000.CHggEhYU7U.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000FLMqnBy0UZw/s/500/I0000FLMqnBy0UZw.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000FLMqnBy0UZw/s/500/I0000FLMqnBy0UZw.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_wR4Gf.zXpI/s/500/I0000_wR4Gf.zXpI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_wR4Gf.zXpI/s/500/I0000_wR4Gf.zXpI.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000IdvGDXhBFaQ/s/500/I0000IdvGDXhBFaQ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="400" height="500" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000IdvGDXhBFaQ/s/500/I0000IdvGDXhBFaQ.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In 2022 I went back to the familiar (but entirely different from Alaska!) Southwest. Its always been one of my favorite lands to explore. I have been many times, and always find something different. This time I covered almost 3000 miles in a week, chasing weather patterns and returning to the same locations more than once to get the best light. This time, with a drone, some of the perspectives were entirely new. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SGT1eVxawqE/s/500/I0000SGT1eVxawqE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="400" height="500" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SGT1eVxawqE/s/500/I0000SGT1eVxawqE.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000OnxU8Chhf7k/s/500/I0000OnxU8Chhf7k.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000OnxU8Chhf7k/s/500/I0000OnxU8Chhf7k.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000g2Znt_IyR9I/s/500/I0000g2Znt_IyR9I.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000g2Znt_IyR9I/s/500/I0000g2Znt_IyR9I.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000tmNrIAR5jxg/s/500/I0000tmNrIAR5jxg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="334" height="500" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000tmNrIAR5jxg/s/500/I0000tmNrIAR5jxg.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which brings me up to right about now. Earlier this month I spent some time in the Canadian Rockies during the peak of fall color. The Canadian Rockies are at least partly responsible for my enthusiasm for photography. I last visited in 2005 with my wife, a Canon film camera and Sony point-and-shoot. The parks were different back then... I remember going before dawn to the shores of Moraine Lake to watch the sunrise. We were the only ones there for at least an hour. Almost 20 years later, the park has certainly changed, but the Canadian Rockies still have a beauty all their own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000QkOZ.BCX.14/s/500/I0000QkOZ.BCX.14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000QkOZ.BCX.14/s/500/I0000QkOZ.BCX.14.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_Ic9YuFknCU/s/500/I0000_Ic9YuFknCU.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="334" height="500" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_Ic9YuFknCU/s/500/I0000_Ic9YuFknCU.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000TPbSRSEtCpo/s/500/I0000TPbSRSEtCpo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000TPbSRSEtCpo/s/500/I0000TPbSRSEtCpo.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SyKX63I7o10/s/500/I0000SyKX63I7o10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="334" src="https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SyKX63I7o10/s/500/I0000SyKX63I7o10.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>The last image, "Illusion," is one of my favorite photographs ever taken. You have to look at it for a minute, though. I came to this area along a small glacial lake initially looking to photograph water patterns, or clouds and mist clearing from some of the nearby peaks. Instead, I just happened to notice what was one of the most interesting scenes I've ever seen. The rain had caused some leaves at their peak of fall color to fall into the shallow waters of this lake. The patters in the sand and turquoise blue water offered the perfect complements. I used a polarizing filter to cut the glare... this entire scene, including the leaves, is underwater... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is being offered as a <a href="https://www.exploringlight.com/illusion/" target="_blank">Limited Edition Masterwork</a>, in a strict edition of 25. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once again, I apologize for my recent absence on this platform. I don't spend a whole lot of effort on social media, but I do post periodically in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/exploringlight/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. My most up-to-date portfolio is and will always be on my <a href="https://www.exploringlight.com" target="_blank">website</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you the best for years to come, and good light! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chris </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">www.ExploringLight.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See more at <a href="http://www.exploringlight.com">Exploring Light Photography - Chris Moore</a></div>Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-5404126177440156012018-12-19T13:07:00.000-05:002019-01-07T12:02:48.274-05:002018: A Year in Review<div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I made my first trip to the Ogilvie Mountains in 2012, and for the first time photographed (and watched) the aurora borealis dance across the sky, above some of the most impressive peaks and spires I have ever seen. A still photograph can never capture the dynamic nature of the northern lights. On a good night, one is treated to a 360 degree view of dancing green, red, and magenta hues, all beneath a clear, starry sky. It was fall then, with a beautiful blanket of autumn tundra across the ground. For over 5 years, I had planned to return in winter, when the fall colors had faded, and fresh snow, frozen lakes, and white peaks imported a distinctly different character to the landscape. The area was barely recognizable from what I remember, but it was beautiful. The nights were cold. Very cold. The rivers, streams and lakes were frozen, requiring several hours a day boiling snow for drinking water. I spent 7 nights on a helicopter-in, helicopter out backpacking trip through the range. I stayed up at night in wind chill conditions of -15 watching the most breathtaking natural phenomena display right in front of me. I camped at the base of some of the world’s most visually impressive peaks. I slept through blizzards and hiked through knee deep snow, over slippery talus rock, across frozen rivers and through dense brush. I captured photographs I consider some of my most visually appealing, but that are also more meaningful to me then most I have ever taken. My top ten photos for 2018 are all from my expedition to this area ... a rarely seen landscape dressed in snow, lit by the eruption of the aurora, all while the earth sleeps.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number 10: "Apparition"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The blowing snow on the frozen surface of Talus Lake, with soft light on Mt. Monolith, shot on a very windy winter day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number 9: "Arctic Eruption"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Interesting patterns just under the translucent surface of this frozen lake wind around the landscape while the northern lights dance in the sky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number 8: "Etched in Time"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An interesting array of methane gas bubbles trapped in a frozen lake, complemented by a colorful sky and reflected peaks in Yukon’s Ogilvie Mountains.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number 7: "Frozen in Time"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Icicles and a frozen landscape frame the aurora exploding in the sky, shot from the base of Mt. Monolith in the Tombstone Mountains.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number 6: "Subzero"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These leading lines created by freezing conditions and snowdrift just under the surface of a frozen lakeshore provide the perfect foreground to an explosive display of aurora in the sky. With wind chill, the temperature was near -15F at night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number 5: "Total Eclipse of the Night"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A small stream leads through the otherwise frozen landscape, punctuated with icicles and ice bells, towards this unnamed peak in Canada’s far north.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number 4: "Resurgence"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A natural S-curve created by ice and blowing snow lead to a beautiful sunstar and colorful sky behind Shark’s Tooth, reflected in a frozen lake beneath.</span><br />
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<i>"Doesn’t it seem to you," asked Madame Bovary, "that the mind moves more freely in the presence of that boundless expanse, that the sight of it elevates the soul and gives rise to thoughts of the infinite and the ideal?"</i> - Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary<br />
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The Pacific Northwest is one of very few places in the continental US where, within close proximity, one can observe the endless waterfalls and streams through old growth forests in the serene rainforest environment of central Oregon, eastern Washington, and surrounding Cascade Mountain Range; the dynamic, energetic, and rugged western coastlines of Oregon and the Olympic Peninsula; and the uniquely beautiful Hoh and Quinault rainforests of the southern Olympics.<br />
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My latest new work release showcases the diversity of one of my favorite areas of the United States, and each photograph captures one small facet of its grand landscape. Prints are being made in exclusive limited editions of 50 - 200. As a special thank you for being a loyal collector, please use coupon code NORTHWEST for a 20% discount on any print product through July 12.<br />
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<i>"I always wish there was a portal to an unknown and unseen place from my home and yours too. Where the time would always stay froze and nothing changes ever. Where no other human exists except us and everything is utterly beautiful. Where we can say forever and really mean it and live it every single day."</i> - Akshay Vasu<br />
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Labeled the most beautiful place on earth by some, the Maldives consists of over 1000 coral islands composed of coral reefs and sand bars, situated atop a vast submarine mountain range that rises abruptly from the depths of the Indian Ocean. The stunning white sand beaches, amazing underwater world, and unrivaled blue waters provide an instant escape ... to paradise.<br />
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The overwhelming beauty of these photographs is difficult to describe in words, and the prints are simply amazing. I am proud to release these prints in limited editions of 100 - 200.<br />
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"My temple is the swamp… When I would recreate myself, I seek the darkest wood, the thickest and most impenetrable and to the citizen, most dismal, swamp. I enter a swamp as a sacred place, a sanctum sanctorum… I seemed to have reached a new world, so wild a place…far away from human society." - Henry David Thoreau<br />
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The swamplands of the southern United States are a stark contrast to may other landscapes of this country. With a charm all their own, their subtle beauty is unmistakeable with the proper vision. Autumn is a particularly special time for these areas, with centuries-old cypress trees dressed in fall color, emerging from the mist on the cooler mornings.<br />
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This is the land I grew up in. I am comfortable here. Its not easy, though. Kayaking for an hour before sunrise, the eyes of alligators around me glowing from the light of my headlamp, and standing stomach deep in these murky waters wondering what's below are just a few of the reasons most photographers would rather stay at home. But it is such a peaceful place. Especially when blessed with calm water on a misty morning, these landscapes are as rewarding as any mountain I've ever seen.<br />
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This newest edition to our <em>Nature and Landscape</em> portfolio features some of the most unique swamp photography you will ever see. Magical light and color that brings a largely disregarded landscape to life, with suggestion and meaning comparable to some of the most breathtaking vistas anywhere.<br />
The photographs in this gallery were taken over the last two years, most of them newly released. I hope you enjoy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The tranquility of fall color on a moss laden bald cypress as the rising sun illuminates the mist on a swamp in southern Louisiana.</span><br />
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A duo of cypress trees bathed in fog and autumn color in the southeastern swamplands.<br />
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A small grove of pond cypress emerge from the morning fog just after sunrise, dressed in fall color.<br />
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Mountain peak enveloped with incredible atmospheric conditions on the shoulder of a storm in the Coast Mountains.<br />
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An interesting light display with the calm water reflecting light from the setting sun with a grove of pond cypress falling into shadow.<br />
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A lenticular cloud forms over this unnamed jagged peak in the late afternoon.<br />
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A wildflower laden meadow and huge glacier at sunset in the Coast Mountains.<br />
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Wild asters complement this scene in the meadows of the Coast Mountains at sunset.<br />
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All the best for 2017,<br />
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Just 5 weeks before the trip, I sustained a severe ligament tear in my ankle (just to the point of not needing surgery). I spent 2 of the 5 weeks on crutches, and the remaining 3 with a progressively improving limp. I did everything I could to heal, but knew the hiking would be difficult and painful. Canceling the trip was not an option for me.<br />
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After a three day weather delay setting out, we were dropped off on the foot of a glacier at 6000 feet. Setting out with a 79lb pack and ankle brace, I pressed on, but slower than normal. Just the scouting hike on the first day across the slippery meadows almost brought me to tears in pain. But the first sunset of the trip, I limped over to this patch of lupines not far from camp and photographed this amazing scene. I forgot about the pain. I realized why I came here. There were no words.<br />
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For the next three days we were on the edge of an extreme weather system, with high pressure and thunderstorms just to the north in Alaska, and clear blue skies extending south towards Vancouver. The clouds and intermittent sun made for some very compelling photographs with a telephoto lens.<br />
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On day 4 we hiked down to the valley below, losing about 2000 feet of elevation. The hike was down steep talus fields and through a forest so dense I couldn't see the person just a few feet in front of me. Hiking down meant not taking a step down on the ground, but a step down on a the branch of the next lowest tree. We camped along the river about a mile west of this scene which I returned to several times waiting for good light.<br />
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Being at a relatively low elevation in near the meadows and with the storms subsiding and hot sun breaking through, the mosquitos were unbearable, so we made our way about a thousand feet up to the foot of a large glacier which acted as a natural air conditioning and kept the mosquitos to a minimum. Sometimes my favorite photographs are not of colorful sunrises and sunsets, but of scenes with simple lines and contrast. This image below is one of my favorites from the trip, shot from atop a ridge in the late afternoon as lenticular clouds formed over the peaks. Such is the simple beauty of the mountains.<br />
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By the final day, the pain in my ankle was an issue of the past. We packed up and sat at camp for a couple of hours, marveling at the final views of this incredible place while waiting for the helicopter to pick us up.<br />
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This trip gave new meaning to the words,"the greatest reward is not what we capture, but rather how we seek it." The photographs I captured on this trip are more meaningful to me than anything else in my portfolio. To me, they represent the beauty of untouched nature, adventure, and perseverance through adversity and injury. I hope you enjoy them.<br />
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The first three days we spend camped at the foot of a glacier just north of Mt. Jacobsen. The glacier provided natural air conditioning on what, at least initially, were some hot, sunny days. Just down the ridge were lush meadows with innumerable wildflowers all at peak, and a clear view of Mt. Jacobsen and Ape Lake below it. As mountain weather does, we soon found ourselves just below a high pressure system to the north brining severe thunderstorms, and clear blue skies to the south. This brought us some incredible atmospheric conditions with dabbled light, low clouds and fog all changing by the minute. For about thirty minutes one morning, several of us sat atop a ledge with our telephoto lenses, taking near a hundred pictures of these peaks enveloped by low clouds and patchy light. About an hour later when everyone was gone, the show started again. I took one shot zoomed out a bit at 80mm to include both the peak and the glacier below when I noticed the the clouds and fog were enveloping the mountain in a spiral fashion. It was one of those shots that I knew immediately was going to be a good one. No imagination was necessary to visualize a final product. There it was in the LCD of my camera. The final product needed very little retouching. Just some mild contrast adjustments and color treatment: I envisioned a relatively desaturated image with preservation of the cold blue tones so the viewer would not be distracted by color; the atmosphere is all thats needed to tell the story here.<br />
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Five weeks before the trip, I suffered a grade 2 ligament tear in my ankle while playing in the waves off the coast of Maui. The 5 weeks I had planned to train vigorously for this trip were replaced by two weeks on crutches and three weeks of limping around with a brace. Everyone from the doctors to physical therapists, friends, and family told me I would be crazy to go on this trip. My answer: To try and fail is better than not to have tried at all. To cancel the trip and sit at home wondering,"What if?" was NOT an option. I was little slower on the rocks, and having an 80lb pack while navigating uneven terrain was probably a little much for my ankle at that stage in the healing process, but not only did I survive. I conquered. And for that reason, this photo, perhaps my favorite from the trip, is titled, "Unbroken."
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"The land of the south is a stark contrast to may other landscapes of this country. But its history, charm, simplicity, and subtle beauty are unmistakeable. Bald cypress trees over a thousand years old, the white powdery beaches, stormy coastlines, and acres of rarely explored swampland come to life with the proper vision. Our latest new release captures the essence of southeast America, with each image showing a glimpse into its rich history, charm, and beauty across the seasons."<br />
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My goal with this body of work was to bring a unique perspective to the south and southeastern areas of this country. I wanted to show how light and vision can transform commonly visited areas into beautiful landscapes. After months of location research, I traveled extensively in these areas, often visiting locations several times until the light and subject matter came together into a compelling photograph.<br />
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It was not without trials, perseverance, and some hardships along the way... many early mornings, late nights, and kayaking through alligator infested swamps of Louisiana and Florida. In fact, on one of my final days of shooting, and front came through and the bad weather caused my kayak to capsize, losing all my cameras and lenses into the water.<br />
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Still, I am very pleased with the results. The collection is as coherent as it is diverse. You see many different locations, color palettes, and photographic styles. From intimate views, wide landscapes, monochrome and color, this new release is a special one for me. It shows scenes from where I grew up, and where I live; an often visited, but sometimes under appreciated area of the country.<br />
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I thank you for taking time not only to look at the photographs, but to see the beauty that exists here.<br />
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View these images and more, or purchase a print, on my website: <a href="http://www.exploringlightphotography.com/" target="blank">Exploring Light Photography</a> <br />
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Here is my selection of my Top Ten Photos for 2015: <br />
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10. "Atchafalaya Majesty" <br />
Having grown up in New Orleans, it's about time I finally made it out to photograph the swamplands of the Atchafalaya Basin. The trip was not without hiccups- persistent wind and choppy water made for less than ideal conditions. One day we got caught in a massive thunderstorm that seemed to come from nowhere. There is no shelter on the swamp, and it takes awhile to paddle 3 miles back to shore! Another day my kayak capsized and all my gear (2 camera bodies, 3 lenses and tripod) dumped out of my backpack into the swamp. Thankfully I had insurance and was since able to replace everything. And more important than that, I was able to fish my camera from the bottom of the swamp when my foot happened to snag the strap, and retrieve the memory card. A couple days on rice and I was able to retrieve all my photos, including this one. Just after the sun set, the afterglow gave a beautiful illumination to this patch of fall color on an old bald cypress which is probably well over a thousand years old. <br />
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9. "Allure" <br />
Glaciated waters under the alpenglow of sunrise light on Cerro Torre, puncuated by vibrant fall color. <br />
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8. "Enchanted Forest" <br />
A brief moment of beautiful sunset light shimmers through the maritime forest wilderness of Cumberland Island National Seashore. <br />
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7. "Cypress Reflections" <br />
Vibrant autumn color reflected on the swamp water on a calm morning. <br />
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6. "Forbidden Forest" <br />
The intertwining of oaks brings coherence to an otherwise remote and wild area in the maritime forest of Cumberland Island National Seashore. <br />
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5. "Transcendence" <br />
Beautiful sunet light reflects off a large lenticular cloud, illuminating the valley and river below. <br />
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4. "Quiet Cove" <br />
Beautiful fall color on old cypress trees reflected on the calm water of this small cove in the swamplands of the southern United States. <br />
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3. "Eternity" <br />
Los Cuernos del Paine peeks through low clouds and fog, illuminated by the rising sun. Just moments later, a heavy fog came through as the scene vanished into the light of day. <br />
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2. "Oceanus" <br />
Located on the east coast of South Carolina, the beach of Edisto Island is scattered with driftwood and skeleton trees. Coastal erosion has killed these trees, but some still stand upright, rooted firm in the soil. While this area has been widely photographed before, I traveled here in the summer of 2015 with the intention of creating something unique. I wanted to make a photograph that captured the subtle beauty and raw emotion one feels when looking at these old trees which, although dead, are alive in their own right and seemingly transcend time. I spent several days here, each morning going out to the beach in different conditions. This one particular morning, the weather didn't seem very dramatic, and most of my hopes were dashed. But as the sun began to rise above the horizon, the light illuminated a lone cloud which framed this one tree perfectly... a nice silhouette with the light reflecting off the water below. I knew I would only have seconds to capture this moment, and after finding the perfect shutter speed I knew I had it. The dramatic light and an incoming tide had produced a brief but unforgettable moment at sunrise this summer morning. <br />
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1. "And Winter Came" <br />
The first light of day illuminates Mt. Fitz Roy on a cold, snowy morning. <br />
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Good light and happy shooting in 2016! <br />
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Cumberland Island National Seashore is part of the sea islands of the southeastern US, and was established as a national seashore in 1972. Much of the island is wilderness, with a diverse landscape including beaches, salt marshes, gnarly oak trees, and ferrel horses that were imported earlier in the century. It has become quite popular in recent years, accessible only by ferry, and limited to 300 visitors per day by the park service.<br />
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I visited the island recently while doing a commercial shoot for a widely circulated magazine. I was fortunate enough to secure one of the few overnight permits that are given out daily. The conditions are not ideal: it is very hot and humid this time of year, and the mosquitos are vicious.<br />
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I spent the day exploring the landscape, covering miles of terrain on foot (no vehicles are allowed on the island). Hoards of daytime visitors filled the most popular spots on the south end of the island, snapping photos of the Dungeness Ruins, horses, and beaches.<br />
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When the last ferry of the day departed the island, I found myself alone and did not encounter another person until the next morning. As the sun began to set, I saw a side of Cumberland Island that everyone who visited for the day missed. I felt bad for them. The ocean and sand dunes glowed with the orange light of the setting sun; sunbeams illuminated the mist in the maritime forest, and the harsh light on the gnarly oak trees and palmetto shrubs softened. This was the side of nature I came to see, and it was exhilarating to witness it alone.<br />
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The night was rough- my air mattress had a leak, rain soaked through the vents in my tent I had left open to catch whatever breeze would cool the humid air, and the mosquitos were relentless, seemingly immune to the deep woods repellant I used. But when I look at the photos I captured, I don't think about any of those things. I think about the moments I witnessed where the light transformed this landscape into an amazing show that almost 300 other people missed that day.<br />
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Your clothes will dry after the rain, mosquito bites will heal, and a nice shower will wash away the sweat from the heat and humidity. Next time you visit one of America's great landscapes, ask yourself, did you really experience it? Or just visit for the day?<br />
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"Angel Oak"<br />
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I shot this image as a panoramic stitch of 8 separate photographs, giving a final resolution of over 120 megapixels. As you can see, the resolution is outstanding.<br />
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"Oceanus"
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With travel time of almost 30 hours, Patagonia is not an easy place to travel to. Accommodations on the Argentina side are limited to hostels and camping. A closer view of the mountains involves 10+ mile hikes, heading out near 3am to get in position for sunrise. But with some of the most impressive peaks in the world, wildly unpredictable weather, desert, glaciers, snow, turquoise lakes and autumn color all at once... it is a photographer's paradise.<br />
It didn't take long for my adrenaline to rush. Within hours of arriving to El Chalten, a lenticular cloud was looming over Los Glaciares for most of the afternoon. I took a short, but steep, hike up to a ridge that overlooked a river and valley leading towards the mountain range in the distance. Like clockwork, the lenticular cloud was ablaze with light for about 10 minutes as the sun dipped below the horizon.<br />
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"TRANSCENDENCE"
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Unfortunately, the next morning, a storm came in, leaving us stranded for a full five days. While mountain photography can be quite exhilarating with good light, the weather can be completely unpredictable.<br />
When the storm finally subsided at the end of the week, it left us a gift... several inches of new snow on the landscape. Well rested, I set out near 3am towards Mt. Fitz Roy. Getting there just as the moon set behind the mountain, I set up my camera, standing in a cold glacial stream. While I waited, my feet felt like blocks of ice. But as I began to feel the warmth of the rising sun over my shoulder, the scene before me emerged from the darkness of the night. As the first morning light began illuminating the landscape, I felt chills witnessing one of the most beautiful portraits of nature I have ever seen .. an early glow of the rising sun on Fitz Roy, reflected in the cold glacial steam below, with new snow and fall color peaking through the foliage. It was a moment I will never forget.<br />
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"THE WISDOM OF SNOW"
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We were blessed with good weather the last few days in Los Glaciares, with daily hikes out at 3am for sunrise shoots, and exploring and scouting during the day. A couple of flat tires and car breakdowns later, we drove across the border to Torres del Paine, Chile. Equally as majestic, probably not as diverse, but with much more accessible shooting locations than the Argentinean side, Torres del Paine boasts a series of glacial lakes with the two iconic mountains most people associate with Patagonia: Los Cuernos del Paine and Paine Grande. The weather is equally unpredictable. Torres del Paine can be one of the windiest places in the world, with gusts of up to 90mph, while another day the mountains are reflected like glass on perfectly calm waters without even a breeze. Torres del Paine is one of the places where nature does all of the work for you; making good photographs here is effortless.<br />
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My most memorable morning was the first morning I arrived. Setting out in the dark under the light of the moon, I watched as some low level fog rolled in. The lakes were completely calm. The mountains were reflected like a mirror. The diffuse light of the moon and glow from the impending sunrise illuminated Paine Grande about an hour before sunrise.<br />
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Just next to Paine Grande, Los Cuernos del Paine ("the horns of Paine), is probably the most recognizable peak in Patagonia. As the sun began to rise, the glow on the mountain and low level fog remained for just a few moments before a heavy fog rolled in and the mountains faded from view. I knew I had just captured something very special.<br />
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"ETERNITY"<br />
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Everyday I was there, something special happened... the unique combination of light and weather made each photograph unique. From reflected light on the Salto Grande River leading towards Paine Grande...<br />
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"LIQUID LIGHT"<br />
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... to cloud streaks behind Los Cuernos del Paine on a windy evening...<br />
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"EARTH SPIRIT"<br />
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... and the alpenglow on Cerro Torre, one of the world's most impressive peaks, at sunrise...
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"ALLURE"<br />
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... I was able to connect with place like few others I have been.<br />
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My trip to Patagonia had been in the planning for almost two years. When planning my time there, I knew when I went that I wanted to come back with one photograph that said "Patagonia." There were more than a few times that I pressed the shutter and thought I had it. But towards the end I realized what an impossible goal that was. In fact, there is, and never will be, that one photograph that could possible capture the diversity of weather, shapes and landscape that exist here. Each image I captured speaks about one particular facet of Patagonia, and when viewed together tell a story about one of the most beautiful places on earth. Each photograph captures a unique moment in time, never to be seen again.<br />
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Please contact me to purchase a fine art print, which will provide a lifetime of viewing pleasure. I hope you enjoy.<div class="blogger-post-footer">See more at <a href="http://www.exploringlight.com">Exploring Light Photography - Chris Moore</a></div>Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-25041155058969748582014-12-09T12:13:00.001-05:002014-12-10T05:26:32.337-05:00Top Ten Photos of 2014 2014 was an exceptional year... in the Spring I took a solo trip to the deserts of the Southwest, a place that continues to call me back time and time again. I spent time shooting remote slot canyons of the Arizona desert, as well as some more well known landscapes in southern Utah. In the late summer, I spent an incredible week in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Northwest is arguably the most diverse area in the United States. Lush rainforest and countless waterfalls; rugged coasts lined with cliffs and seastacks; the high desert; wildflower-laden valleys; and glaciers along some of the country's highest mountain peaks - all within just a few hundred miles of one another. <br />
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Here is my selection of my Top Ten Photos for 2014:<br />
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10. "Sacred Canyon"<br />
Stunning vista of Arizona's unique canyon lands at sunrise.<br />
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9. "Beyond"<br />
A waterfall through an old growth forest on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge.<br />
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8. "The Chamber"<br />
A small chamber framed by pillars of sandstone in a remote slot canyon, Arizona.<br />
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7. "Inspiration"<br />
Unique conditions and a few moments of beautiful light on the Olympic coast, Washington.<br />
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6. "Together Alone"<br />
Blazing sunset after a clearing storm and 40mph winds at Stud Horse Point, Arizona.<br />
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5. "Eternity Arch"<br />
For just a few moments, a few days of the year, this small arch in a remote slot canyon of the Arizona desert glows with reflected light from beyond. <br />
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4. "What Lies Beneath"<br />
A frigid passageway formed by snow melt under a small glacier in the Mt. Rainier wilderness. <br />
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3. "Let it Shine"<br />
The setting sun illuminates a small cascade in the Mt. Hood wilderness, Oregon<br />
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2. "Ever After"<br />
Beautiful soft light on wildflower laden meadows looking towards the Tatoosh Range, Mt. Rainier National Park.<br />
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1. "A Moment In Time"<br />
Sunrise light illuminates Mt. Rainier, photographed from high in the Tatoosh Range wilderness. One of the most impressive displays of light I have ever witnessed.<br />
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Have a Top Ten list you want to share? Post a link in the comments.<br />
Good light and happy shooting in 2015!<br />
Chris<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> As interest in my photography has grown recently by individuals, publishers, and galleries, I have decided, after over a year of careful thought and deliberation, to continue selling my more popular photographs as limited edition prints. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> As a somewhat controversial issue in the digital age, limited edition </span>prints<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> started in the days of film; an artist would make a series of test prints ("artist proofs") prior to printing the edition. The prints from the edition were typically made from the same plate, at the same time. Artist proofs have been considered more valuable, as they reflected the progression of a print prior to its release. In </span>the digital age, limited edition prints are still requested by savvy art collectors and galleries; while the spirit of an edition remains the same, the logistics have changed quite a bit. Photographers nowadays may offer an edition from just a few prints (in some cases, only a single print), to more than a thousand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Due to the divergence from the principles of the film age, the legitimacy of limited editions has been somewhat controversial. For example, is an edition of 2000 really "limited?" Does placing an arbitrary number on prints made seek to artificially inflate value, where value may not otherwise exist?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Initially, I had decided to sell all my work as open edition. I felt that limiting the views into nature I strive to make widely available was against my work ethic. At the same time, I had lost sales from clients who would purchase a print only if it were a limited edition. Recently, I changed my mind, and am quite excited about my decision. As many artists have developed their own limited edition structure, I have developed a structure that I feel best balances the exclusivity of the work with my goal to share my art as widely as possible. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Thus, I have reconfigured my website to reflect my limited edition guidelines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Most of my work will be sold as limited edition prints (LEPs) in a strict edition of 200 or fewer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Once the edition has sold out, no additional prints will ever be made.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Each print will be registered, signed and numbered. A Certificate of Authenticity with a serial number accompanies the print and guarantees the original work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- In order to preserve the integrity of the edition, I am in the process of contacting all previous clients who have purchased a print that is now a limited edition, to provide a serial number and certificate.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- The limited edition prints apply only to prints with a dimension of 18 inches or greater on the long end. I will consider smaller prints to be reproductions, and are open edition.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Prices increase according to the number remaining in the edition, in tiers of 50.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Edition numbers 1-25 are considered "Artist Reserves" and will be released at my discretion, usually only after an edition has sold out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I said earlier, I am very excited about making this big change in my business. I feel it places an additional value on my work, which I cherish. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> My two favorite photos from the trip were taken in Mount Rainier National Park. The first was a stop on an early morning hike up to some snow caves. There no clouds that morning to speak of, so a sunrise shot was not on the agenda. But as is the case many times, Mother Nature had a special treat in store. Just as the sun rose, the side lighting illuminated the wildflowers on the landscape with the Tatoosh Range in the background. The light on the landscape, with colorful wildflowers and mountains beyond made for a stunning photograph. The soft light only lasted for a few moments, and was gone...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Perhaps my favorite image from the trip was on my last morning. The weather showed cloudy skies with a clearing to the east, along with a solid marine layer at lower attitudes. We knew the sky was going to light up, but most areas would be socked in fog with the marine layer.... unless you get ABOVE the clouds! So that's what I did. I set out with some friends around 3am and hiked by headlamp up Pinnacle Peak high in the Tatoosh wilderness to an altitude of about 5600 feet. There were patches of heather, lupines, and alpine lilies everywhere. I set my composition looking towards Mt. Rainier with a nice grouping of purple flowers in the foreground to compliment the color of the sky. The closest flower was just a few inches from my camera, and in order to get a low enough perspective, I balanced my camera on a rock just a couple inches off the ground. Just a few moments later the show began. A beautiful glow came from the east which shined warm light on the peak of Rainier, with colorful under lighting of the clouds, and just enough light on the flowers to make them glow. I took close to 50 exposures over the course of just a few moments so as not to miss the very best frame. To make the final image, I combined an exposure for the sky with several exposures for the flowers that were taken at different focal lengths so that everything is in perfect focus. The combination of epic light, alpenglow on Mt. Rainier, the marine layer below reflecting the light of the sky, and colorful wildflowers in the foreground made for perhaps what is my favorite shot ever. Certainly one my best experiences, anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I am pleased to release 18 photos that capture the stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I have reviewed artist proofs for all photographs, and I can tell you the prints look incredible. </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">See more at <a href="http://www.exploringlight.com">Exploring Light Photography - Chris Moore</a></div>Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-61911682280227891972014-05-07T13:09:00.004-04:002014-05-07T13:09:51.703-04:00Return to the Southwest - Part II: The Slot Canyons As I stated in my previous blog entry (<a href="http://blog.exploringlightphotography.com/2014/05/return-to-southwest-part-i-landscape.html">Return to the Southwest - Part I: the Landscape</a>), the primary goal of this trip was to visit slot canyons in the Arizona desert. I had been a couple of times before, but slot canyon photography is technically very challenging, and I find that the more trips I take, the more I am able to visualize and refine compositions. On top of that, slot canyons can be dangerous. Surely you have seen the movie about the hiker who was stuck for several days, able to escape only after severing his arm to release it from under a boulder (my wife and mother have, and that's what came immediately to mind when I told them I would be exploring the slots). The risk of flash flood, dehydration, and getting lost are other hazards. While slot canyons are one of the most unique phenomenon to see in person, being able to visualize a coherent composition, and use the reflected light to enhance the depth and glow, is more difficult than it appears.<br />
To "get my feet wet," I started in Lower Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona. This slot is popular with tourists, and comes equipped with stairs and railings! It's popular for a reason, the compositions are magnificent.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000W7SP4_Msa3w/s/450/I0000W7SP4_Msa3w.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000W7SP4_Msa3w" target="blank">"Lightkeeper" - Prints Available</a><br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000qurmUW9ZuyU/s/450/I0000qurmUW9ZuyU.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000qurmUW9ZuyU" target="blank">"Lady in the Wind" - Prints Available</a><br />
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From there, I moved on to some lesser known, remote slots in the desert. This particular one I had visited twice before in years past. This one particular composition I shot initially in 2010. It has become a popular print, and I wanted to seize the opportunity to refine my composition and photograph it with a higher resolution camera to allow me to make larger prints.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Rx_LyQJnbhE/s/450/I0000Rx_LyQJnbhE.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000Rx_LyQJnbhE" target="blank">"Pillars of Light" - Prints Available</a><br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000THU9DycZNt8/s/450/I0000THU9DycZNt8.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000THU9DycZNt8" target="blank">"Kaleidoscope" - Prints Available</a><br />
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Another, more remote slot, has had my attention for years. You almost never see photographs from it. Within the slot canyon is a fragile arch that, for a few moments a day, for just a few days a year, "glows" with reflected light from behind it. Reaching this arch is no easy feat. Dangerous and technical canyoneering skills are require to get down there. But sitting there for over an hour watching the light change and move, culminating in a beautiful glow behind the arch, was a highlight of this trip, and of the years I've been doing photography.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000ua7EeafPydE/s/450/I0000ua7EeafPydE.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000ua7EeafPydE" target="blank">"Eternity Arch" - Prints Available</a><br />
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I visited this slot on two different days. The first day I was consumed with the arch. So on my second trip I went further down and found some other, equally compelling compositions.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00008Y_mAHcDHNs/s/450/I00008Y_mAHcDHNs.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I00008Y_mAHcDHNs" target="blank">"The Chamber" - Prints Available</a><br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000rKauByPcFjw/s/400/I0000rKauByPcFjw.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000rKauByPcFjw" target="blank">"Canyon Voices" - Prints Available</a><br />
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Between the desert landscape and unique slot canyons, my recent solo trip to the southwest was quite productive. I am happy to release some of my best images to date. If you like what you see on your computer monitor, you will love our large fine art prints. Please contact me if you with questions, or to order.<div class="blogger-post-footer">See more at <a href="http://www.exploringlight.com">Exploring Light Photography - Chris Moore</a></div>Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-78167639583891497932014-05-01T12:00:00.000-04:002014-05-01T12:00:56.655-04:00Return to the Southwest - Part I: The Landscape Recently I traveled solo to the deserts of the Southwest, one of my favorite places to photograph. I started in western Utah near Kanarraville and began heading west towards Page. The primary purpose of the trip was to visit some slot canyons I had not yet explored, and revisit some I have shot in the past. Slot canyons are best photographed on clear days, so that the full sun produces reflected light on the sandstone of the canyon walls. I hoped everyday, therefore, for clear skies during the day, and dramatic clouds at sunrise and sunset; my favorite for creating dramatic landscape imagery. While I spent several days exploring the slots, I frequently drove two hours or more to reach a location to camp for the night, and hope for dramatic conditions. While the slot canyons were the highlight of the trip, camping alone in some of these remote areas was a priceless experience. Sufficed to say, I got burned on more sunrise/sunsets than I care to recall, but such is the nature of landscape photography. I did visit some amazing locations (some with no photos to share, unfortunately, but I'll definitely keep going back until the conditions are right).<br />
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The first night I spent along the Paria River, with unique painted hills similar to the Painted Desert in Arizona.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000X9MSeaJWxx4/s/450/I0000X9MSeaJWxx4.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000X9MSeaJWxx4" target="blank">"Painted" - Prints Available</a><br />
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Another area I have been to before and enjoy visiting is the Vermillion Cliffs wilderness. A long off-road drive with a 4WD capable vehicle is required, but the reward is beyond words. An alien-like landscape with countless photographic compositions awaits. When I visited here in 2011, my two buddies and I were the only ones there. This time, there were at least 15 other people camped out, most of whom were other photographers. This place is becoming more well known, and more crowded each year. I have yet to experience explosive skies here, and there are many compositions I have found that I intend to explore again in the coming years.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wMyhsKvAvpY/s/450/I0000wMyhsKvAvpY.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000wMyhsKvAvpY" target="blank">"Survivor" - Prints Available</a><br />
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While in the area, I was lucky enough to acquire a ticket to hike Coyote Buttes North, otherwise known as "The Wave." This oft-photographed location is limited by the state to just 20 visitors per day. A three mile hike through the desert brings you to "The Wave," a small, but unique sandstone formation with swirls of colorful sandstone.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000ylX4hsZVXxo/s/450/I0000ylX4hsZVXxo.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000ylX4hsZVXxo" target="blank">"The Wave" - Prints Available</a><br />
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Just a short hike uphill is another "wave," one more visually appealing in my opinion. Many people don't stick around in a place where the only refuge from the mid day sun is a shadow created by a small rock. Just before sunset, however, one's patience is rewarded as the warm glow illuminates this sandstone in soft light just before the sun sets below the horizon.<br />
<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME/s/450/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME" target="blank">"Encore" - Prints Available</a><br />
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The opportunity exists for countless intimate compositions, isolating interesting patterns of sandstone as well.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000HRnDKGqRN4Q/s/450/I0000HRnDKGqRN4Q.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000HRnDKGqRN4Q" target="blank">"Opposing" - Prints Available</a><br />
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<img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Chdk6Or0Iyo/s/450/I0000Chdk6Or0Iyo.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I0000Chdk6Or0Iyo" target="blank">"Bending the Line" - Prints Available</a><br />
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My most successful landscape photos happened at Stud Horse Point, just outside Page, Arizona. One particular day I got an incredible show of light. Stud Horse point is an oft-photographed location, both because of its visual interest, and because it is readily accessible, just a short drive outside Page, Arizona. I drove there mid afternoon one day, but had no data access prior to check the weather conditions. There were 40mph winds all afternoon, progressing into the early evening. Being that it was my first time to the area, I did some scouting, but ended up having to seek refuge in my car from time to time after getting blasted with sand in those strong winds. In doing so, I missed a brief rainbow (shucks), but late in the afternoon noticed a wonderful Virga formation in the sky.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.exploringlightphotography.com/web/StudHorsePointBW965.jpg" height="300px" width="450px" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I00009I5tmIrmfKo" target="blank">"Sheltered" - Prints Available</a><br />
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As the afternoon progressed towards sunset, the winds were unrelenting. There were a lot of clouds, but a clear break towards the west at the horizon. So I knew that something special would happen at sunset. As soon as the sun went down, the sky exploded with under lighting. I shot multiple compositions over the course of the 15 minutes or so the sky was on fire, constantly changing and shooting towards the color as best I could. Several photos worked out well, but none as good as this one.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.exploringlightphotography.com/web/TogetherAlone1024.jpg" height="300px" width="450px" /><br />
<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-Work/G0000YKSuLVwVXHU/I00007rPGR03TcKM" target="blank">"Together Alone" - Prints Available</a><br />
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It was truly spectacular to witness these changing conditions (on my birthday no less). Around 8pm the winds subsided, and I slept at Stud Horse Point without another soul around for miles. The sky cleared overnight, giving me my second wish of clear skies for shot canyon photography the following day.<br />
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Stay tuned for Return to the Southwest Part II: Slot Canyons, to be released on my blog next week.
<div class="blogger-post-footer">See more at <a href="http://www.exploringlight.com">Exploring Light Photography - Chris Moore</a></div>Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-87992486087713352052014-04-21T13:11:00.001-04:002014-07-23T21:02:15.051-04:00The Power of Light When you view my portfolio, you will quickly see that the Southwest is among my top photographic destinations. The appeal to me is how the light transforms a barren desert environment from a land of dry, harsh conditions, into a three dimensionality of reflected light on sandstone, with aquamarine water pools, rivers, and beautiful color. The conditions can be unforgiving at times, and a day or more of withstanding the dry heat and sun will reward one with just a few minutes of a beautiful soft glow at the beginning and end of every day. The soft light just before dusk, and just after dawn, transforms the colors of the sandstone in a variety of ways. One particular place that illustrates this phenomenon well is Coyote Buttes North around the Utah/Arizona border. A short hike past the iconic "Wave" formation is a second formation that many people either don't know about, or don't bother sticking around until sunset to photograph. I've heard many people even say they walked right past it. Why? During the day, the sandstone is washed out from the bright sunlight, and may be unrecognizable to those who have only seen it in photographs taken very late in the day.<br />
The first shot (<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Southwest-Canyons/G0000QHrCtHVwnL0/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME" target="blank">"Encore" - Prints Available</a>) was taken just a few moments before the sun set below the horizon. The last light of the sun caused the sandstone to "glow" in warm, soft light. The background hills were in shadow, and thus rendered very dark relative to the direct illumination on the rock.<br />
The second shot (<a href="http://exploringlight.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Southwest-Canyons/G0000QHrCtHVwnL0/I0000RIO9590h6TI" target="blank">"Candyland" - Prints Available</a>) was taken just a few moments after the sun set. The red, pink, and orange hues not visible with direct light immediately showed in the afterglow of the sun. Only about 5-10 minutes had lapsed between the first and second shot.<br />
As you can see, the <i>power of light</i> caused a complete transformation in the color and contrast, and each shot has a completely different mood to it.
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<a href="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME/s/1000/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME.jpg" title="Encore"><img src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME/s/400/I0000K5fGx2_d6ME.jpg" /></a>
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The Southwest is full of hidden gems, and there are many more similar examples that can be found. Photography in the southwest can be quite rewarding, but does require patience, pre-visualizaion, and being in the right place at the right time. See more on my website: <a href="http://www.exploringlightphotography.com/">Exploring Light Photography</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer">See more at <a href="http://www.exploringlight.com">Exploring Light Photography - Chris Moore</a></div>Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-62192387986268804422014-04-10T16:58:00.001-04:002014-04-10T16:59:47.218-04:00The Light at Stud Horse PointRecently I spent several days in Northern Arizona, with stops in Coyote Buttes, Whitepocket, and remote slot canyons, to name a few. Some popular spots, some not so well known. I needed the dichotomy of bright skies during the day to give reflected light in the slot canyons, and big skies at night for my sunset and sunrise shoots. One particular day I got an incredible show of light at Stud Horse Point. Stud Horse point is an oft-photographed location, both because of its visual interest, and because it is readily accessible, just a short drive outside Page, Arizona. I drove there mid afternoon one day, but had no data access prior to check the weather conditions. There were 40mph winds all afternoon, progressing into the early evening. Being that it was my first time to the area, I did some scouting, but ended up having to seek refuge in my car from time to time after getting blasted with sand in those strong winds. In doing so, I missed a brief rainbow (shucks), but late in the afternoon noticed a wonderful Virga formation in the sky.<p>
<a href="http://cdn.exploringlightphotography.com/web/StudHorsePointBW965.jpg"><img width="450px" height="300px" src="http://cdn.exploringlightphotography.com/web/StudHorsePointBW965.jpg"></img></a>
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As the afternoon progressed towards sunset, the winds were unrelenting. There were a lot of clouds, but a clear break towards the west at the horizon. So I knew that something special would happen at sunset. As soon as the sun went down, the sky exploded with under lighting. I shot multiple compositions over the course of the 15 minutes or so the sky was on fire, constantly changing and shooting towards the color as best I could. Several photos worked out well, but none as good as this one.<p>
<a href="http://cdn.exploringlightphotography.com/web/TogetherAlone1024.jpg"><img width="450px" height="300px" src="http://cdn.exploringlightphotography.com/web/TogetherAlone1024.jpg"></img></a>
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It was truly spectacular to witness these changing conditions (on my birthday no less). Around 8pm the winds subsided, and I slept at Stud Horse Point without another soul around for miles. The sky cleared overnight, giving me my second wish of clear skies for shot canyon photography the following day.<div class="blogger-post-footer">See more at <a href="http://www.exploringlight.com">Exploring Light Photography - Chris Moore</a></div>Exploring Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926382977980869361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765433087351323754.post-31051012404218218712014-01-24T16:52:00.000-05:002014-01-24T16:52:23.014-05:00Illumination AlleySometimes things just come together...
I've had my eye on shooting this location for a couple of years, but with trips to my hometown of New Orleans only once or twice a year, I have had not had as much opportunity as I would like. I knew when I was finally able to shoot it with the right conditions, it would be extraordinary! This is such an inviting scene, I wanted to create a photo that allowed the viewer to close his or her eyes, and take a walk down this oak lined alley. I decided to go check it out in the late afternoon during a trip home for a family event last week. The skies were clear, and smoke from some burning fields nearby really helped diffuse the golden light of the setting sun, accentuating the magical atmosphere that unfolded before me. I've added this photo to my New Work Gallery, and prints are available.<p>
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View these images and more, or purchase a print, on my website: <a href="http://www.exploringlightphotography.com/" target="blank">Exploring Light Photography</a><br />
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Here is my selection of my Top Ten Photos for 2013 (click an image to enlarge):<br />
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Honorable Mention: The Boathouse<br />
An impressionistic view of an old boathouse along the St. John's River on a foggy morning.<br />
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10. Autumn Ablaze<br />
Dramatic sunrise light over colorful tundra at the peak of Autumn in the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon Territory.<br />
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9. Whispering Falls<br />
Waterfall and cascades through lush greens in a remote and wild area of the Columbia Gorge.<br />
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8. Raging Spirit<br />
The fierce flow and aquamarine water of Spirit Falls on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge.<br />
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7. Almost Paradise<br />
A picturesque waterfall through a rainforest environment in a remote area of Oregon's Columbia Gorge.<br />
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6. In the Morning Mist<br />
Fall becomes winter as soft light and morning frost accentuates this intimate scene after the season's first snowfall, Smoky Mountains.<br />
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5. Blaze of Beauty<br />
A dazzling aurora blankets the night sky reflected in a lake below in the wilderness of the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon Territory.<br />
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4. Breathless<br />
The aurora bursts through the clouds in the night sky reflected in a small tributary below, deep in the wilderness of the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon Territory.<br />
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3. Rainbow in the Mist<br />
Cascades converge in a steep canyon, leading to a large waterfall below.<br />
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2. A Foggy Morning<br />
Frost and a light snow in early morning light, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains.<br />
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1. Mountain Paradise
Beautiful sunset light and colorful tundra looking toward Tombstone Mountain during Autumn in the Ogilvie Mountain wilderness, Yukon Territory.<br />
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Good light and happy shooting in 2014!<br />
Chris<br />
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