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Magic Mountain

© Marc E. Adamus

Magic Mountain

Uploaded: August 14, 2006

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The place you see here is among my favorite spots on Earth. At least twenty times, over four or five trips, over three years I have sat here and watched the sun rise on Mount Rainier. The river below leads from the Emmons glacier away from the massive peak. A few late wildflowers still blooming compliment the foreground. One night after full, the moon was setting in the West above the mountain as the first light struck the peak.

I had known for some time now that this spot was very special. With the right atmosphere and conditions the shot could be spectauclar. Rarely have I seen a better natural compostion of features in a landscape.

One this magic morning, everything finally came together. Alpenglow illuminated the East face and clouds streaking over the peak for all of five minutes before disappearing. It was one of the most astonishing and brief displays of light I've ever seen. I made many images, most using two grad filters to control a difficult exposure.

Comments

Christina M. Brekke August 14, 2006

this is beautiful! what a lovely shot! It looks like an awesome place that would take your breath away! #503019

Cindy Hamilton August 14, 2006

This is incredible. It pays to slow down! And thanks for the commentary. #3162769

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 14, 2006

Stunning image Marc! Beautifully captured and a great story! Jeff #3162924

Armando -. Arturo August 14, 2006

Outstanding, Mark and patience will always reward you. I enjoy all your images, wonderful work. #3163007

Sharon Seaward August 14, 2006

Absolutely breathtaking! Makes me want to be there. Awesome capture! #3163103

Tamara K. Walker level-classic August 14, 2006

Magnificent. It just doesn't get much better then this. fantastic work capturing it. #3163255

TS August 14, 2006

You have now successfully captured your special spot through photography. You must find a place in your home that reflects this peace, then hang this beautiful image. Awesome. #3163256

Melissa G. Meiselman August 14, 2006

Your are absolutely right...this is a once in a life time magical scene you have captured here. Absolutely stunning!! I love the clarity of your focus and the beautiful vertical composition, Marc!!! #3163267

William88 August 14, 2006

Wow! this picture gonna be the winner. So beautiful. #3163324

Karen Slagle August 14, 2006

Oh my goodness - words fail me on this totally awesome shot. At last it all came together for you in this mystical place. I see at least first place if not grand....I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you on this..... #3163393

Darren K. Fisher August 14, 2006

What can one really say about all the beauty you have captured here. Well the one thing I want to say is thank you for being such a wonderful photographer to capture something so gorgeous to share with the rest of us. From you FG to you BG this could not be any better unless we were there to see it in person. #3163579

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 14, 2006

Marc, excellent colors, detail, clarity, lighting and exposure. #3164359

Dennis Flanagan level-classic August 17, 2006

I am a Washington native. This is the most spectacular and original photo I have seen of Ranier. Kudos #3179055

Ken Smith level-classic August 18, 2006

Stunning!! #3181560

Carol Dibble August 24, 2006

breathtaking! Wow! #3209652

Pam M September 22, 2006

OH so beautiful.

Thanks for gifting us with it's story.

have fun,
pam #3346560

Kaye Burazin September 25, 2006

Certainly has that WOW factor Marc. I so enjoy your work and I am never disappointed by the beauty that you capture. Breathtaking! #3360061

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston October 03, 2006

Excellent as always, Marc. #3404809

Robyn Gwilt October 17, 2006

Sublime as always. Amazing balance of lighting - awesome landscape!! #3464751

Louis M. Griffin November 17, 2006

another fantastic work Marc! #3599679

James E. Coleman level-classic April 04, 2007

As I am going there in August, this really interests me. It is indeed a fabulous shot as are most, if not all or yours are.
Qtn. if you don't mind: Is there any good light on the evening side of this?

Tremendous again!

Jim #4131196

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 07, 2008

The title is correct, this definitely is a magic momen!

Beautifu indeed ~

jo ann c. #5303883

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 07, 2008

Very Beautiful place and colors! #5304200

James E. Coleman level-classic April 11, 2008

Marc,
Again this is, as are all of yours, fabulous. Your part of the country is indeed gorgeous and on my list to go back to.
I agree with Darren!!!

Jim #5777422


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