Enchanted
Prusik Peak in early morning fog as seen from Leprechaun Lake. Enchantments, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, USA.
On October 15th, 2005 I went backpacking for three days into the
Enchantments, a beautiful area of lakes and mountains in the Alpine
Lakes Wilderness. After 10 miles of hauling my camera and backpacking
gear I arrived in the plateau of the Enchantments in a storm. The wind
was blowing so hard that I spent an hour looking for a campsite that
was somewhat sheltered. I couldn't sleep because the noise of the wind
in the trees and on the rocks and since I was worried that my tent
will break down.
The next morning the wind was gone. And fog had transformed the
already beautiful landscape into a magical place. The bright yellow of
the larches' needles covered the ground and was swimming in the lakes.
It was completely silent. I did not meet anybody for the next two
days. I was in a state of wonder. And graetful for being able to be in
such a beautiful place and being able to photograph it!
Shot on Fuji Velvia 50 slide film using a Canon Eos-1. Scanned on Minolta Dimage Elite II Scanner. Minimal editing in Photoshop to adjust levels.
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Fantastic photo,i like the mood and the colours!
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Beautiful
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Dreamlike...ethereal - truly beautiful!
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Love that film and this wonderful scene! Excellent shooting!
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This is the ONE I choose from the three (in the ONE! group).
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Absolutely Gorgeous! (1-2-3 Nature)
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Great shot!
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Just a super image. A great example of why Velvia Rules. It is hard to beat. (1-2-3 Nature)
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what a beautiful scene to wake up to
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AMAZING!!!! Must have been so amazing to be here. Danny in Canada
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WOW!!!! wow!!!! wooooooowwww!
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Carlos Gotay Martínez (80 months ago | reply)
Gilbert, this is a stunning image and place. No digital camera can reproduce vividly and faithfully the colors of nature. And of course, this is a favorite!
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Amazing! I love Mother Nature!
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Spectacular photo. Faved.
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amazing!
Lynn Fagerlie (80 months ago | reply)
My goodness. I am without words. Thanks also for sharing your story of such an amazing photo.
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An impressive photograph! Well worth the effort. I like how the yellow needles draw your eye to the reflection of the mountain. STUNNING!
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ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!
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gorgeous :)
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You have truely outdone yourself. Great shot
Chip Phillips (80 months ago | reply)
I love the Enchantment Lakes region, been there 3 times and it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Very nice shot!
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Spot on!!
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Stunning!!!!
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Outstanding capture
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Una belleza ;)
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Fantastic shot!
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Perfect title for a perfect shot!
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Absolotely gorgeous!! I love this...instant fave. WOW!!!
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Amazing place, and a super story. See somthing like this, and you really know you're alive.
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