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Baker From Canada · 09:28 PM

Rarelt do we have a clear shot of Baker from BC. We always seem to be fogged or smogged out. This was mid day so the lighting was off for color so I switched to B&W. Cheers JIM

stevebrot · 03-16-2010, 03:14 PM

Wow Jim! Very nice! Classic NW Volcano Shot!

I was vaguely aware that Baker was visible from the Mission/Abbotsford area, but it was always a cloudy day when I was up there. In regards to RoxnDox's comment, Mt. Shuksan is not in the picture. Mission is northwest of Mt. Baker so Shuksan would be further to the east (left). The jagged peaks on the right shoulder of Baker in the picture are called the Black Buttes. They are visible from Seattle and Everett as well, but on the left side of the mountain.

Steve

Jimbo · 03-16-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Wow Jim! Very nice! Classic NW Volcano Shot!

I was vaguely aware that Baker was visible from the Mission/Abbotsford area, but it was always a cloudy day when I was up there. In regards to RoxnDox's comment, Mt. Shuksan is not in the picture. Mission is northwest of Mt. Baker so Shuksan would be further to the east (left). The jagged peaks on the right shoulder of Baker in the picture are called the Black Buttes. They are visible from Seattle and Everett as well, but on the left side of the mountain.

Steve

Thanks Steve. Your right. Rarely do I get a chance to shoot a clear shot of Baker. Got lucky. JIM

goddo31 · 03-16-2010, 11:28 PM

Very nice mountain captured well, Jim, I like it a lot. I was going to say 'maybe a bit more contrast' but on second thoughts I think this one is great as-is. I like it more than your other mountain shot (which I still like a lot) because it's closer and the mountain is more prominent. The 'layer' type effect of the foreground and hills looks pretty good to me, and once again the lighting is quite nice! cheers,

Jimbo · 03-17-2010, 07:45 AM

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Very nice mountain captured well, Jim, I like it a lot. I was going to say 'maybe a bit more contrast' but on second thoughts I think this one is great as-is. I like it more than your other mountain shot (which I still like a lot) because it's closer and the mountain is more prominent. The 'layer' type effect of the foreground and hills looks pretty good to me, and once again the lighting is quite nice! cheers,

Appreciate your kind words. JIM

PentX Girl · 03-17-2010, 09:20 AM

Majestic capture Jim....love the B&W rendition!

RoxnDox · 03-17-2010, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Wow Jim! Very nice! Classic NW Volcano Shot!

I was vaguely aware that Baker was visible from the Mission/Abbotsford area, but it was always a cloudy day when I was up there. In regards to RoxnDox's comment, Mt. Shuksan is not in the picture. Mission is northwest of Mt. Baker so Shuksan would be further to the east (left). The jagged peaks on the right shoulder of Baker in the picture are called the Black Buttes. They are visible from Seattle and Everett as well, but on the left side of the mountain.

Steve

Huh, I grew up calling the Black Buttes "Shuksan Arm". Looking at the maps, I see I was quite wrong about that...

Oops

But they're still great pics

Jim

Jimbo · 03-17-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Huh, I grew up calling the Black Buttes "Shuksan Arm". Looking at the maps, I see I was quite wrong about that... Oops

But they're still great pics

Jim

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Thanks Jim. Cheers JIM

Quote:

Majestic capture Jim....love the B&W rendition!
Today 07:45 AM

Thank you Jan. I tend to spend a lot more time PP'ing B&W images then color. JIM

mel · 03-17-2010, 10:29 AM

Awwwwww nice!!! I skied that mountain once many many years ago.

Jimbo · 03-17-2010, 10:34 AM

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Awwwwww nice!!! I skied that mountain once many many years ago.

Thank you Mel. I haven't skied Baker for close to 15 years. JIM

mel · 03-17-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Thank you Mel. I haven't skied Baker for close to 15 years. JIM

It was 1983 (i'm aging myself) for me. That's the main thing I miss about being on the east coast, is the lack of "real" mountains. I can't wait to see some when I visit my sister.

RoxnDox · 03-17-2010, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Thank you Mel. I haven't skied Baker for close to 15 years. JIM

Originally posted by mel

It was 1983 (i'm aging myself) for me. That's the main thing I miss about being on the east coast, is the lack of "real" mountains. I can't wait to see some when I visit my sister.

Did you ever go up for the Slush Cup on the 4th of July? That was great fun the times we went... According to one comment on this article Local News | It's a splash: Skiers party at Slush Cup | Seattle Times Newspaper it may not be allowed to take place at Baker anymore.

Jim

Jimbo · 03-17-2010, 11:30 AM

Quote:

It was 1983 (i'm aging myself) for me. That's the main thing I miss about being on the east coast, is the lack of "real" mountains. I can't wait to see some when I visit my sister.

About the same time for me Mel and yes we are dating ourselves. JIM

Jimbo · 03-17-2010, 11:31 AM

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Did you ever go up for the Slush Cup on the 4th of July? That was great fun the times we went... According to one comment on this article Local News | It's a splash: Skiers party at Slush Cup | Seattle Times Newspaper it may not be allowed to take place at Baker anymore.

Jim

Never heard of that one Jim. Sounds like a great party though. JIM

RoxnDox · 03-17-2010, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Never heard of that one Jim. Sounds like a great party though. JIM

Oh it was great fun... Start at top of hill, see if you can make it across the meltwater pond at the bottom. I recall people on skis, inner tubes, air mattresses, regular mattresses, rubber rafts, boogie boards, darn near anything... Some made it, most didn't

Last time we went up was the year I graduated HS, so it woulda been 1979.

Jim

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03-16-2010, 03:14 PM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Wow Jim! Very nice! Classic NW Volcano Shot! I was vaguely aware that Baker was visible from the Mission/Abbotsford area, but it was always a cloudy day when I was up there. In regards to RoxnDox's comment, Mt. Shuksan is not in the picture. Mission is northwest of Mt. Baker so Shuksan would be further to the east (left). The jagged peaks on the right shoulder of Baker in the picture are called the Black Buttes. They are visible from Seattle and Everett as well, but on the left side of the mountain. Steve

03-16-2010, 03:17 PM	#17
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Wow Jim! Very nice! Classic NW Volcano Shot! I was vaguely aware that Baker was visible from the Mission/Abbotsford area, but it was always a cloudy day when I was up there. In regards to RoxnDox's comment, Mt. Shuksan is not in the picture. Mission is northwest of Mt. Baker so Shuksan would be further to the east (left). The jagged peaks on the right shoulder of Baker in the picture are called the Black Buttes. They are visible from Seattle and Everett as well, but on the left side of the mountain. Steve Thanks Steve. Your right. Rarely do I get a chance to shoot a clear shot of Baker. Got lucky. JIM

03-16-2010, 11:28 PM	#18
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Very nice mountain captured well, Jim, I like it a lot. I was going to say 'maybe a bit more contrast' but on second thoughts I think this one is great as-is. I like it more than your other mountain shot (which I still like a lot) because it's closer and the mountain is more prominent. The 'layer' type effect of the foreground and hills looks pretty good to me, and once again the lighting is quite nice! cheers,

03-17-2010, 07:45 AM	#19
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Very nice mountain captured well, Jim, I like it a lot. I was going to say 'maybe a bit more contrast' but on second thoughts I think this one is great as-is. I like it more than your other mountain shot (which I still like a lot) because it's closer and the mountain is more prominent. The 'layer' type effect of the foreground and hills looks pretty good to me, and once again the lighting is quite nice! cheers, Appreciate your kind words. JIM

03-17-2010, 09:20 AM	#20
PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Majestic capture Jim....love the B&W rendition!

03-17-2010, 09:50 AM	#21
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by stevebrot Wow Jim! Very nice! Classic NW Volcano Shot! I was vaguely aware that Baker was visible from the Mission/Abbotsford area, but it was always a cloudy day when I was up there. In regards to RoxnDox's comment, Mt. Shuksan is not in the picture. Mission is northwest of Mt. Baker so Shuksan would be further to the east (left). The jagged peaks on the right shoulder of Baker in the picture are called the Black Buttes. They are visible from Seattle and Everett as well, but on the left side of the mountain. Steve Huh, I grew up calling the Black Buttes "Shuksan Arm". Looking at the maps, I see I was quite wrong about that... Oops But they're still great pics Jim

03-17-2010, 10:28 AM	#22
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Huh, I grew up calling the Black Buttes "Shuksan Arm". Looking at the maps, I see I was quite wrong about that... Oops But they're still great pics Jim ' Thanks Jim. Cheers JIM Quote: Majestic capture Jim....love the B&W rendition! Today 07:45 AM Thank you Jan. I tend to spend a lot more time PP'ing B&W images then color. JIM

03-17-2010, 10:29 AM	#23
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Awwwwww nice!!! I skied that mountain once many many years ago.

03-17-2010, 10:34 AM	#24
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Awwwwww nice!!! I skied that mountain once many many years ago. Thank you Mel. I haven't skied Baker for close to 15 years. JIM

03-17-2010, 10:37 AM	#25
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by Jimbo Thank you Mel. I haven't skied Baker for close to 15 years. JIM It was 1983 (i'm aging myself) for me. That's the main thing I miss about being on the east coast, is the lack of "real" mountains. I can't wait to see some when I visit my sister.

03-17-2010, 10:49 AM	#26
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Jimbo Thank you Mel. I haven't skied Baker for close to 15 years. JIM Originally posted by mel It was 1983 (i'm aging myself) for me. That's the main thing I miss about being on the east coast, is the lack of "real" mountains. I can't wait to see some when I visit my sister. Did you ever go up for the Slush Cup on the 4th of July? That was great fun the times we went... According to one comment on this article Local News \| It's a splash: Skiers party at Slush Cup \| Seattle Times Newspaper it may not be allowed to take place at Baker anymore. Jim

03-17-2010, 11:30 AM	#27
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: It was 1983 (i'm aging myself) for me. That's the main thing I miss about being on the east coast, is the lack of "real" mountains. I can't wait to see some when I visit my sister. About the same time for me Mel and yes we are dating ourselves. JIM

03-17-2010, 11:31 AM	#28
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Did you ever go up for the Slush Cup on the 4th of July? That was great fun the times we went... According to one comment on this article Local News \| It's a splash: Skiers party at Slush Cup \| Seattle Times Newspaper it may not be allowed to take place at Baker anymore. Jim Never heard of that one Jim. Sounds like a great party though. JIM

03-17-2010, 12:05 PM	#29
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Jimbo Never heard of that one Jim. Sounds like a great party though. JIM Oh it was great fun... Start at top of hill, see if you can make it across the meltwater pond at the bottom. I recall people on skis, inner tubes, air mattresses, regular mattresses, rubber rafts, boogie boards, darn near anything... Some made it, most didn't Last time we went up was the year I graduated HS, so it woulda been 1979. Jim

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