Photo of the Day ContestIn The Beginning by Stephen Oachs
Monday, 17th November 2008
This exotic and misty landscape was captured as the sun began its rise over the stark, hauntingly primitive Black Rock Desert. The luminescent sky, dramatically colored by an oncoming storm, infuses the scene with an other-worldly tone.
Whether trekking through the wilds of Alaska, enduring the raw challenges of nature or experiencing the thrill of life on the edge, Stephen captures rare and breathtaking moments of light and time. His exceptional eye is filtered only by his passion for life, deep affinity with nature and love of adventure.
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37 Comments
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David Lazar Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 1:14 amThis is earth? This looks like something from the imagination! Quite incredible.
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Charlene Fredman Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 4:12 amIncredible — I feel like I have witnessed another planet.
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ChrisB Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 4:52 amTotally awesome!
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Stephen Oachs Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 5:47 amYes, this IS earth — I went back in my time machine 3 billion years ago and captured this as sunrise. (sly grins)
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NIk Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 6:28 amStephen, wow second picture on earthshots within a weekamd you have many more to showcase. wonderful
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Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 6:40 amAmazing photo–why have I never heard of this place? …yet another place to visit on my next road trip west. You never cease to amaze me–your website is a wonder (yes, I voted for your snow leopard) Please keep the POTD’s coming!
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Anurag Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 7:10 amThe subject, the light The shutter speed et al. … all perfect!
Maybe just a bit more of the foreground and less of the sky. Otherwise its just breathtaking.
Thanks for bringing the existence of this exotic location to our knowledge. -
Gaurav Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 7:19 amIts amazing..No words can describe the beauty. At first it seemed to me like an artificial photograph. Our earth is full of beauty.
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Su Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 8:20 amAwesome shot, you have to look twice to see what it is, a truly wonderful and different POTD. Congrats, loved the website too.
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Deep Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 8:50 amThis looks a Out Of World Experience..
Mystic…Would be great, if for learners like me, everyone writes down the camera settings used. It would be of help
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Malta Photography Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 8:51 amGreat shot indeed in this one of a kind place on earth. Very nice colors.
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Stee Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 8:53 amGreat capture, great colors, great place, great photographer
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Prem Promono H Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 9:03 ami love it,too!!!
very nice shot! -
Eradigator Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 9:04 amAmazing.
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Alex Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 9:12 amVery original shot. Definitely an alien landscape, it could be on Venus!
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Pauline Jones Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 9:49 amThis is a very cool picture; very atmospheric.
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Keith C Towers Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 9:59 amJust finished watching Stephen Fry’s Trip through all 50 States of America on TV (I’m from the UK) and much of the country’s scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. You’d be hardpressed not to find a good picture to take. This one is a cracker.
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Derek Dobbie Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 10:16 amWhat an amazing image. Great capture and colours.
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luiz octavio Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 10:33 amBELISSIMA IMAGEM PARECE UMA ILHA.
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Mimsha Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 11:07 amAs the others said : it looks like a different planet. Earth is really surprising sometimes !
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Jeannie Armstrong Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 11:41 amThankyou
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Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 2:49 pmAppropriate “Earth Shot” for sure, to remind us what we have.
Amazing sunrise ! -
planet lover Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 2:50 pmCongratulations on a magnificent picture. I’ll be planning a trip there next year. Thank you!!!!
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Dennis Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 4:38 pmA future Yellowstone forming?
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Renee Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 4:39 pmWow excellent photo Stephen, it just memorizes me!
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Chris Reardon Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 6:38 pmGeeeezzzzzz. That is awesome.
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Stephen Oachs Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 6:48 pmThank you everyone! I want to be sure everyone knows (who wants to visit) that this place is on private property and requires permission to access. Please be respectful, and careful, as this whole area is surrounded by geothermal waters that are VERY hot.
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istvan Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 7:26 pmSuperb, thanks for showing us this great spot!
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Laurie Says:
November 18th, 2008 at 6:55 amSpectacular!!!
Very beautiful, unique, and educational.
I love the title…
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” -
Driving School Says:
November 18th, 2008 at 2:51 pmthis is amazing!!
looks like a different planet…its beautiful -
Sue Gagnon Says:
November 18th, 2008 at 3:04 pmThis looks like a scene from DUNE. When I first saw it, it was my fist impression. Either way, what a shot! Very interesting and compelling.
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Bala Says:
November 20th, 2008 at 5:26 pmSimply stunning
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mike Says:
October 4th, 2009 at 1:31 amThat sky is worth it.
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Su Says:
November 17th, 2009 at 10:12 amThis is another incredible shot, what an artist.
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Rajib Singha Says:
November 17th, 2009 at 1:19 pmCongrats!
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Renee Says:
November 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pmYour shots look like they came right out of a book!
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