The Baker is Cooking

thapamd

I went on a moderately strenuous hike this weekend to the Mt. Baker area. Boy, am I glad I made the trek, as the light was amazing, and the snow was just beginning to melt. I lugged my entire Sony gear up with me, but ended up using the wide angle for most shots. I almost got frost bite setting up this shot, as I was ankle deep in freezing water for about 20 min, waiting for the right light.

Sony A-900 & Zeiss 16-35 f/2.8 lens

CWSkopec

Wow!!

Mahesh, that's just an absolutely stunning image!!

HDShooter

That is REALLY nice! Love the colored clouds in the ice in the lower left of the frame.
I need to go up there some time.

kdog

We aren't worthy... bow

Eia

Your effort was worth I would say! Your caption fits the picture perfect! Boy...if this is your moderate hike I sure would like to see pics from a serious hike!

coscorrosa

Wow!!! Truly a stunning photograph. Gorgeous colors!

I tried to go up to Baker last weekend but got sent back due to a brush fire across the road :cry

Is this the Park Butte trail? Either way, did you have to use snow shoes or was the trail clear? I've been itching for a Baker or Shuksan shot now that the snow is starting to clear just a little bit and you can get the transition from winter to summer like you so beautifully captured here.

thapamd

coscorrosa wrote:

Wow!!! Truly a stunning photograph. Gorgeous colors!

I tried to go up to Baker last weekend but got sent back due to a brush fire across the road :cry

Is this the Park Butte trail? Either way, did you have to use snow shoes or was the trail clear? I've been itching for a Baker or Shuksan shot now that the snow is starting to clear just a little bit and you can get the transition from winter to summer like you so beautifully captured here.

Thanks, Ron! You're exactly correct. This is from Park Butte. I was wondering if anyone would guess the location. There is still quite a bit of snow on the trail, particularly as you get higher up. I didn't have snow shoes and don't think you really need 'em. Hiking poles are a definite plus as are Yaktrax.

thapamd

Thanks so far for all the comments, gang! The trip was a tough but it was good for my soul and health.

eMOJO

What an amazing shot

Well worth the effort I think... makes me want to get out there

Dogdots

Simply beautiful - what wonderful colors

coscorrosa

thapamd wrote:

Thanks, Ron! You're exactly correct. This is from Park Butte. I was wondering if anyone would guess the location. There is still quite a bit of snow on the trail, particularly as you get higher up. I didn't have snow shoes and don't think you really need 'em. Hiking poles are a definite plus as are Yaktrax.

Thanks for the trail report! I've never hiked it before, but I was looking for Baker reflections last year and this was one of the potential locations I spotted in a hiking guide (I remember those trees on the left) but I didn't make it out there (I chose Iceberg Lake on the Chain Lakes trail instead - unfortunately the path to the reflection was closed to protect the wildflowers, but the trail was still fantastic anyway).

Jack'll do

Those colors are quite beautiful Mahesh and certainly worth the trip.thumb

dseidman

Beautiful work, Mahesh! You sure got a nice scene to work with here.

I still haven't been to Mt. Baker but I'm hoping to head up there really soon. I hope things keep looking like this for a bit longer!

annnna8888

Wow. This photo is worth standing in the freezing water for. Love the pink reflection. How long and difficult is the trek?

Ana

thapamd

annnna8888 wrote:

Wow. This photo is worth standing in the freezing water for. Love the pink reflection. How long and difficult is the trek?

Ana

Thanks, Ana! The hike is about 10 miles round trip and is moderately difficult, especially with snow on the trail, which makes for slow going. Lugging around your camera gear also drags you down a bit.

thapamd

Jack and Danny,

Thank you kindly or the warm comments!

thapamd

dseidman wrote:

Beautiful work, Mahesh! You sure got a nice scene to work with here.

I still haven't been to Mt. Baker but I'm hoping to head up there really soon. I hope things keep looking like this for a bit longer!

Dan,

Forgot to mention...you want to get up there soon as the transition between ice/snow and water is happening really fast. That's the best time for reflections with the "cold" feel to the images. Good luck!

jaminphoto

Gorgeous shot and really beautiful color.

cheers,
--ricardo