Magic Mountain
Uploaded: August 14, 2006
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.
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! #503019Cindy Hamilton August 14, 2006
This is incredible. It pays to slow down! And thanks for the commentary. #3162769Jeff Robinson August 14, 2006
Stunning image Marc! Beautifully captured and a great story! Jeff #3162924Armando -. Arturo August 14, 2006
Outstanding, Mark and patience will always reward you. I enjoy all your images, wonderful work. #3163007Sharon Seaward August 14, 2006
Absolutely breathtaking! Makes me want to be there. Awesome capture! #3163103Tamara K. Walker August 14, 2006
Magnificent. It just doesn't get much better then this. fantastic work capturing it. #3163255TS 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. #3163256Melissa 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!!! #3163267William88 August 14, 2006
Wow! this picture gonna be the winner. So beautiful. #3163324Karen 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..... #3163393Darren 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. #3163579Janine Russell August 14, 2006
Marc, excellent colors, detail, clarity, lighting and exposure. #3164359Dennis Flanagan August 17, 2006
I am a Washington native. This is the most spectacular and original photo I have seen of Ranier. Kudos #3179055Ken Smith August 18, 2006
Stunning!! #3181560Carol Dibble August 24, 2006
breathtaking! Wow! #3209652Pam 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! #3360061Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston October 03, 2006
Excellent as always, Marc. #3404809Robyn Gwilt October 17, 2006
Sublime as always. Amazing balance of lighting - awesome landscape!! #3464751Louis M. Griffin November 17, 2006
another fantastic work Marc! #3599679James E. Coleman 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.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 January 07, 2008
Very Beautiful place and colors! #5304200James E. Coleman April 11, 2008
Marc,Jim #5777422
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