2 nights
12 miles of hiking (6 in pitch black)
Ferocious winds
Sketchy river crossings
Legs frozen solid
Iceberg-caused bruised shins
A shout-at-the-top-of-my-lungs view
And a camera
That's what it's all about!
Thanks for looking,
~Josh
This photo was taken on April 24, 2012 in Mount Cook, Canterbury, NZ, using a Nikon D7000.
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chris lazzery, jlindhardt, petia.bourova, Younes B., and 216 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Joshua Cripps (11 months ago | reply)
Cold toes!
©Helminadia Ranford(New York) (11 months ago | reply)
Great shot Josh...
for both images :):)
beautythief (11 months ago | reply)
Oh, man! Great shots and great suffering for art. Can only imagine standing there up to your jewels in water with bergs floating in it - fxxking COLD! Thanks for doing and thanks for sharing!
juanangelr (11 months ago | reply)
Excellent close-up ... deep! Absolutely gorgeous!
v on life (11 months ago | reply)
Wow... I'm in awe at your dedication. Very well captured! I shivered at seeing your pic in the comments.
jlindhardt (11 months ago | reply)
Yep, it's a winner! Nice shot, Joshua.
Lightvision [光視覺] (11 months ago | reply)
awesome capture Josh
Loek. (11 months ago | reply)
splendid picture, Joshua, all that shades of blue
Tommaso Renzi (11 months ago | reply)
great shot mate
Aaron M Photo (11 months ago | reply)
Wait ... you went INTO the water for this?! Damn, you are crazy! Photo came out great though!
MOHMMED HAMD (11 months ago | reply)
fantastic
Mathijs Delva (11 months ago | reply)
That is one fine looking pov! Great forground subject and of course the colours, the colours are really fabulous!
Brian Koprowski (11 months ago | reply)
That's dedication! Terrific shot. Love the foreground.
~~Anita~~ (11 months ago | reply)
Was just telling friends today about how photography contacts in the states don't just wade out into water to get their shots they wade out into frozen rivers and there you are! - Crazy! But very cool Josh :-) - those ice blocks look fab and love that splash of pink catching the mountain
max vuong (11 months ago | reply)
Way to get in there to get this cool perspective Josh.
Dmitri007 (11 months ago | reply)
Impressive foreground, and I like how you got a little bit of pink on the tip of Mt. Cook.
Steph Sawyer Photography (will catch up slowly) (11 months ago | reply)
Holy Icicles! That one awesome shot! I love the in your face foreground!
andy_57 (11 months ago | reply)
Dude, rent a helicopter!
andy_57 (11 months ago | reply)
Oh, incredibly beautiful shot, by the way.
Jayesh Modha (11 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Fantastic Image. Have a great weekend ahead my friend.
Kim.Kozlowski (11 months ago | reply)
amen
larz_73 (11 months ago | reply)
This is an awesome shot, well done!
PHOTOROTA (11 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture!
JWEral (11 months ago | reply)
Wow, I don't think too many people are willing to get in that water, but they missed the chance for a shot like this. Beautiful (albeit chilly) comp, Josh.
Greg.Magee (11 months ago | reply)
Nice catch Josh.
aaronpryor photography (11 months ago | reply)
things we do for a photo, well worth it, great shot.
chocoorange (11 months ago | reply)
awesomeness :)
@marco (11 months ago | reply)
great!
Yannick Lefevre || Photography (11 months ago | reply)
hat off mate, unique view with a great & strong job ;-)
Simon Baker Photography (11 months ago | reply)
Colossal effort resulting in an extraordinary image.
Sealis (11 months ago | reply)
what a cool comp, looks very cold!
Willie Huang Photo (11 months ago | reply)
Perfectly placed foreground ice chunk. The one you chose is perfect...crystal clear and structured. Getting that last glow on the peak behind gives that last breath of warmth on this shot.
andreaskoeberl (11 months ago | reply)
fantastic composition, wow!
Walter B (11 months ago | reply)
Very kool shot Josh! Nice comp w/the big berg framed in the fg. Nice job making it happen! Bet you had an awesome time, even w/the rough elements.
gato-gato-gato (11 months ago | reply)
Super Bild, sehr gelungen!
croquembouche76 (11 months ago | reply)
awesome
last pic:
marinela 2008 (11 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explore !
Nati photography (11 months ago | reply)
Excellent!!!!!! :)
tacoma290 (11 months ago | reply)
Nicely done!
54StorminWillyGJ54 (11 months ago | reply)
awesome capture
alidixonphotography (11 months ago | reply)
Lovely image
AGrinberg (11 months ago | reply)
Way to go!
Adds new meaning to the phrase, "Have a cold one."
michael.veltman (11 months ago | reply)
Awesome trek, awesome image!
Nancy King Photography (11 months ago | reply)
Stunning!! I'm glad after all you went through you brought home the shot, great job.
roxidaisy (11 months ago | reply)
I really love this. You obviously went through a lot
Sprengben [why not get a friend] (11 months ago | reply)
This is so sweet, thanks for sharing it and it really deserves Explore!
Have a successful Saturday.
Ben
Mark Wassell (11 months ago | reply)
Wow - stunning composition and light on the peak!
Matt Warrell / マットワッレル (11 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot, totally worthy of the explore! Congratulations!
kassurpaq33 (11 months ago | reply)
so worth it. cool pic
blackitten23 (11 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot.