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20th Anniversary Dream Trip ContestFractures in a Frozen Lake, Western Mongolia
By: moongoober
Submitted: Mar 01, '07
Great Travel Moment I was riding in a jeep across a snow-covered frozen body of water known as Black Lake in a remote corner of Western Mongolia. I had been told the ice was ten feet thick, and it provided the smoothest road available for driving in the rough winters here. I stopped to photograph a mountain in the distance, and crunched my away across the snow to get the best angle. A sudden series of windgusts forced me to avert my eyes to the surface below, and I watched, amazed and mystified, as the piercing wind blew away the snow before me, revealing a network of cracks and mysterious"snowbubbles" trapped in the ice beneath me. The sun made a surprise appearance too, illuminating the rich, deep blue of the lake. The wind stopped. All was now calm, except for me, as I exclaimed over and over again,"Whoa!...Whoa!...Whoooaaa!!" |
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Comments (12)
A fantastic photograph, indeed. It looks like an x-ray through ice, very surreal. I can only hope that my images come out with such beautiful power and depth.
swiftmaco
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amraniidrissi
really nice picture
dianesprous
I love this picture and hoping to go to this place sans the hair raising experince.
aplain
This is so beautiful, but I imagine threatening at the time too! What time of year is this?
ggolenda
I love the complexity of the photo, that it is a natural formation, and the explanation makes it even more compelling. This must be a breathtaking memory. As much as I'd like to win or even place, this moment is so incredibly unique that it has to be just about the top entry. Congratulations on having both a great shot and a phenomenal experience, and thanks for sharing it with us all!
Talessen
I don't like traveling in cold climates, but this is breathtaking. There are the occasional moments in life that make you feel blessed and oh so grateful for the experience. Thanks for sharing this one of yours. Beautiful...
FreakStreet
It's an amazing capture! Great story also. The ice didn't even look real to me at first, it looked like something that could only be done digitally. Wow... wow! I love it.
DenialSeverne
Beautiful image & a lot of guts to drive over a frozen lake!
maryammehrkhast
Striking image and great story, congratulations! Top rating,,please rate my entry, thanks!
BrianBullard
I really love this picture. One of my favourite ones in the contest by far!
Finally a picture, that has vibrant colours, is sharp and focused, not too dark, doesn't have too much glare and is interesting most of all.
good eye for seeing it!
Dornroeschen
Good eye to capture this image. I love abstract art and the design captured in the ice is wonderful. I gave you 5 stars for this photo. I hope the five stars sticks and you are not a victim of the quick summary star reduction prevalent in the completion!
wolff