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Water from the center of the Earth


Water from the center of the Earth
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Copyright: Dams Mad (damsmad) Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 42] (192)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-08
Categories: Nature
Camera: Samsung Digimax V4
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: No Man Iceland
Date Submitted: 2004-09-27 5:06
Viewed: 3055
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 13
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Okay, this is a very first attemp to capture some water flow... The stream bubbles down the mighty Snaefelsjökull on the Snaefelsnes peninsula, west of Iceland. Mighty because Jules Vernes, french novelist, placed at the top of this volcano the entrance from a path leading to the center of the Earth. On a foggy and rainy day we made a hike up to the foot of the volcano - which is also a glacier, therefore impossible to climb during a simple walk. The atmosphere was very peculiar; clouds of fog crossing the path, us hidden in volcanic caves to have a break and eat something once in a while, the wind whispering in our ears strange stories of Trolls and Elves, with nobody to be seen... It was a great moment.

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Any comment welcome !

Cheers folks.
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I like the milky color of the water, it's something not seen to often in shots like this.

I agree with starkey666: this kind of photo is unique and somewhat rare here.

Very nice, the motion of the water is portrayed well, and the colour makes it almost look like liquid metal.

Striking image. The milky water is interesting, but the rocks are a thing of pure joy. Are they solid lumps of silver? Did you take any home with you - I know I would have!!

Another interesting point is the way the shot is actually composed... the rocks frame the water, moreover the water flow leads the eye down the to the bottom of the image creating movement. Often with long exposures of water, the water looks like smoke and becomes too whispy or static. I think you just about did it with this one.

From a critical perspective... I think that if you brought out the green moss a little more, you could improve the general balance. Also Although your description was very enlightening in terms of location which is great, I would like to know a bit of detail about shutter speed and f-stop set up. I am trying to learn from you, so need all the information on how you did it.

Anyway, I hope this has been of use

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  • KellEy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 48 N: 170] (2074)
  • [2005-09-19 22:11]

This is incredible and would be perfect on trekearth or treknature too!
I'm willing to bet that that was the actual colour of the water? Maybe even the actual consistency?
Thanks for sharing this very intriguing photo!

Those rocks are amazing! Years of glaciation and water have made them so smooth! On a different note, did anyone else think of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory?

Absolutely a unique place. Very nice composition Dams and you were at a very unique place in the world.
Great photo, thanks for sharing this.
Cheers

I agree with Icegreen critique. However it is a fascinating shot.

I do not know how you've done that! The rocks look like steel casting and the water like cream!!

TFS

Marc

i love the picture, but the colors are terible! I miss the contrast, and maybe is the picture in black/wit more saying..

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