Monday, 31st January 2011
Pyramid Mountain
by Ovar Atli
Kirkjufell at Snaellsnes, Ice. We waited one full day in bad weather to be able to photograph this mountain. The aim was to shoot the close by waterfall with the mountain in the background but it turned out that the fjord with the still weather gave much more interesting view of it. The waiting in snowfall for 24 hours also added a thick fresh layer of snow over everything making the scene much more interesting than without it. It is not often that snow falls evenly over everything here in Iceland. Usually it is blown into large piles complimented with large snow free areas.
Ovar Atli
Website: www.arcticphoto.is
Pyramid Mountain by Ovar Atli was photo of the day on Monday, 31st January 2011. It is tagged Ice, Iceland, Mountains. You can leave a comment below.
24 Comments
Lyn McNees
A Masterpiece….
Tim Andes
fantastic contrast and color. like a B&W + color landscape. mega combo!
Lisa
You are such a gifted photographer. You make me want to visit Iceland! I love the movement of the ice, contrasted with the permanent stillness of the mountain. The colors are so very painterly. How tall is that mountain?
Dennis
The wait was definitely worth it, this is simply breathtaking. Perfect composition and execution!
Andrea
So beautifull. Great landscape.
Christian Klepp
Dear Örvar,
this is a wonderful image and I love the dynamical part added by the drifting ice.
The light this morning was just perfect!
Christian.
Pauline Jones
Absolutely beautiful; you have amazing colors and the mountain is such a perfect shape.
Wanda Krack
Beautiful! You have some beautiful scenery on your website!
Rajib Singha
So beautiful!
PlanetLover
Extraordinary! It is always a pleasure to see your photographs. You are the best ambassador for your beautiful, fascinating country. I’ve learned a lot about it from you. Thank you!
Paul Van Cauteren
I hate cold winter temperatures. So why should I step outside to take pictures of the snow, If I can enjoy your fantastic landscapes on my screen…. congrats!
ziggy
Awesome. As ever, Ovar.
dale beckman
Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
Brad swiss man
This sooo reminds me of Zermatt…It is so beautiful. It is amazig how something so beautiful can be so in to the waste lands..
Beth
As much as I enjoy your amazing photos, I also am continually grateful for your informative descriptions. I have learned sooooo much from you!
Herman Bresser
Simply Magnificent!!
Your patience really paid off.
Marie Dunphy Harding
This scene is magical! Looks as thought the ice flows were placed there just for you!
viviane
Powerful and magnificent. Thank you for the photos you are offering us.
Mario Fiorucci
Fantastic contrast and color. So beautifull. Great landscape.
Regards
Mario
Michael Anderson
Fantastic image! I love the way the foreground ice is composed to lead your eye to the pyramid. Stunning colors and mood.
Laura Milholland
Majestic and wonderful color tones.
Osvaldo Carbuccia
LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shirley Hill
I too, love it. Your continual sharing of your great work is a fantastic bonus to those of us living so far away on the other side of the world.
All of your work is much admired and I congratulate you on this wonderful photo.
Keep it up and please continue sharing the stories to go with your photograohs.
They take us there–to feel the cold –to smell the purity of the air– to see what you see,
and to give ongoing thanks for a beautiful unique planet.
Sohail Master
Love it….perfect composition