Ursa Major Over Mt Hood by Cosine
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Taken during a snowshoe hike last winter to Trillium Lake, the same place where I shot this one last November.
We do these night hikes when there's a full moon, which explains the brightness of the scene even though it's a night shot. When I was prepping this one I brightened it a little and it really looked like daytime with stars in the sky. A bit odd, to say the least. :-)
This was about a four-second exposure, and just in case you're wondering, yes, I carry my tripod on snowshoe hikes in the dark LOL.
Thanks for looking and any comments.
Comments (27)
barbdennist
What an amazing picture this is. I can just imagine the stillness and beauty that surrounded you.
alhak
Truly a superb and beautiful photo!
MrsLubner
stunning. You've capture the quiet, the peace and the beauty in one shot.
beachzz
Oh, takes my breath away, simply stunning!!
ledwolorz
Amazing picture.
MaraP
WOW... you catched the stars :) Great!!
durleybeachbum
Brilliant! perfectly echoing the shape of the mountain, how good is that!
brycek
Truly Beautiful!!
StandsInAwe
Excellent capture of a beautiful scene.
mairekas
Wonderful view!!! Like a painting.
aljaysart
Beautiful scene and capture, excellent well done.
amlondono
Excellent shot ! Ana
kansas
OMG! Excellent and totally spectacular!
tresamie
Wow! It's just like being there, except not cold, wet or out of breath! Seriously, an incredible sight, thanks for sharing :)
mps
Very lovely image.
auntietk
I can hear how quiet it is there. That is an absolutely breathtaking shot, my friend. If someone had asked me if you took your tripod when you went snowshoeing in the mountains in the middle of the night, I would have said, "of course he does!" There wouldn't have been a doubt in my mind. :)
sharky_
Night hikes are wonderful. Excellent job. Aloha
nongo
Now this is a magical scene Dennis!!!! What a fun adventure!!!!! I always enjoy your hikes!!!!!
Hedepo
A quit unique capture, with the "Great Bear" easily to recognize!! It must be fantastic to make such a trip by night!!! Thanks for sharing this excellent photo!!! Have a very nice weekend, Henk
onefeather
You must be related to sharky L ....snow shoe hikes in the dark gasp What an awesome photo though! I love the idea of seeing the stars during the day S Excellent night scene!
junge1
A beautiful shot. You had me faked out at first before I realized what you were talking about. Had to reach back to my astronomy classes to realize what you were talking about. That was before I opened the picture. It looks crystal clear and it looks cold - I can just imagine the snow crunching under your boots. On my recent trip to Oberammergau we had clear skies on Christmas Eve with a full moon (according to my nephew it was the first time he can remember) that they had a full moon AND a clear sky for Christmas Eve. They go cross-country skiing by full moon, or attach some special skins - I think - to the bottom of their skies that allows them to go up ski slope on their skies and then ski downhill by moon light.
jcv2
Very impressive capture, love to see both the landscape and the stars in the sky, not easy to combine them in one shot but you succeeded very well! :)
Hendesse
Excellent shot, I love the mood you've captured. Superb!
Charberry
Beautiful image. It's been years since I have seen Mt. Hood, but I never saw it at night, and only from the car. What a landmark, and the night shot is fantastic. :o) Excellent.
rmtagg
very well done!
Aka-paah
Brilliant! You can even see Mizar & Alcor!
weezy136
This is great. It doesn't look like night time.