Battling the Banshees

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Battling the Banshees

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Making headway through heavy gusts and spindrift on North Massive's east ridge, February 22, 2011.
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Re: Battling the Banshees

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That's a great pic.
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Excellent photo. Did you zero out the color or is the scene actually that monochromatic?
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Great print. What camera did you use? I am using a Nikon and it does have the dynamic range to record both the detail you obtained in the upper zones of the snow and still record detail in the lower zones in the rocks.
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That's a SWEET photo, Jim!
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Thanks, guys. Rob, it was shot in color, jpeg, and desaturated in photoshop. Jay, it's actually an inexpensive point-n-shoot, a Canon SX110.
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Re: Battling the Banshees

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Great photo!

Frame this and send it to me. Don't use a cheap frame. Get out a crowbar and pry your wallet open. Splurge a little because I only display high quality prints.

Attach an engraved caption: "Strongmelon Soloing Everest."

Thanks in advance.
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Mongrelsnot: After a stumble for a few days, you're making a comeback buddy! Keep it up.

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Sweet pic! use my name instead of melon's and send it to me! kidding aside, that is one GREAT picture! =D>
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That is just beautiful. I can not stop looking at it.
Great job. It really conveys the feeling of being there.
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Seriously awesome photo. It really puts you right there in every aspect (I'm shivering while I sit at my computer)! This single photo may force me to start buying winter gear an get in the game instead of waiting around for summer! :lol: This shot is the epitome of adventure to me, thanks for posting.

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Sweet photo!!!!
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