Misty Mountain

[Artur Stanisz]

This image opens a new collection of my photos named “Tundra.” It was taken in the early afternoon up in the Canadian North. At the end of December when days are very short the sun appears low on the horizon. There is no visible transition into daylight, just a sunrise that turns with time into a sunset. That day, a strong wind was moving fog across the mountains bringing a misty aura that enhanced and diffused the light.

 

[AlanLichty]

<reaching for extra fleece> This image almost radiates cold through my computer screen. So you have continuous "golden hour" light whenever there is light? Dare I ask how long that day is?

The low angle pastel light with the cold air fog does a good job of communicating winter.

 

[Zeph]

The turbulence adds to the drama of this comp, very nice Artur.

 

[JimFox]

Truly awesome Artur! What a grand scene. It sure looks cold, but that pastel light is just amazing.

 

[Martín el Escocés]

Love the light here, Artur.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Great and very different atmospherics.

 

[Artur Stanisz]

<reaching for extra fleece> This image almost radiates cold through my computer screen. So you have continuous "golden hour" light whenever there is light? Dare I ask how long that day is?

The low angle pastel light with the cold air fog does a good job of communicating winter.

Thanks, Alan. The first light appeared on the mountains at around 11:30 am and lasted until 3:30 pm and the direct sunlight barely reached the bottom of the mountains. This was on December 27 at the Arctic Circle.

 

[AlanLichty]

Thanks, Alan. The first light appeared on the mountains at around 11:30 am and lasted until 3:30 pm and the direct sunlight barely reached the bottom of the mountains. This was on December 27 at the Arctic Circle.

Ouch - and I thought we had short days with 7:50am to 4:33pm on that same date.

 

[Leslie Hunter]

Beautiful photography!

 

[BarryHamilton]

Really fine work. Love the atmospherics and the resulting mood.