Comment from iPhone7
A great shot from the air. The area is so forbidding and desolate. I noted the shapes in the snow. I am sure many noted the 1 2 0 0 shapes in the center of the scene. Not sure how many noticed the "5" in the lower left corner. A great entry for the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 06-May-2017

excellent imagination Steve: now that you tell it, I can see;
thanks a lot

Comment from Gail Ross
So interesting. I guess you'd call it a mesa. I love the texture of it. It looks like a brownie covered in thick fudge icing that's been smoothed with a knife. The river snaking through it adds interest. Great job.

 Comment Written 03-May-2017

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reply by the author on 04-May-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from DrCarlton
This is an interesting capture, most particularly for its dynamic geometry. Indeed, nature herself is an accomplished artist and you are among those with the keen eye to capture her wonder. Very well done and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-May-2017

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reply by the author on 02-May-2017

thanks alot for your nice comments

Comment from btowngirl
So much white! Thanks for sharing this unusual view. It looks like partially melted ice cream. Crisp details - you can see the striations in the cliffs. Almost abstract unless you know what it really is!

 Comment Written 02-May-2017

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reply by the author on 02-May-2017

thanks so much

Comment from csimmons032
Well done! This icy scene does look very abstract with the deep shadows and patterns within the snow. Your focus, framing, and lighting are all very good. Thanks for sharing ;)

 Comment Written 01-May-2017

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reply by the author on 01-May-2017

many thanks chanler

Comment from jesuel
What a amazing photo the color is great the detail is great and I like how it is Ariel the angle here is perfect beautiful work here

 Comment Written 01-May-2017

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reply by the author on 01-May-2017

thank you

Comment from bpellephoto
I think the real challenge for this shot is White Balance control which you seem to have dealt with very well.

The color range and lighting of the take are well balanced and contribute nicely to the overall eye appeal of your composition.

DOF is excellent for the subject matter. There is strong detail across the entire image.

Thanks for sharing ... B-)) Bob

 Comment Written 01-May-2017

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reply by the author on 01-May-2017

many thanks again

Comment from El-mundo
An amazing shot of these fields of snow/ice, the naturally rippled and untouched effect makes it look like when you've freshly opened a new tub of ice cream! superb clarity and timing, good DOF and overall a wonderful landscape shot of this barren icy land.

 Comment Written 01-May-2017

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reply by the author on 01-May-2017

many thanks for the ice cream fields; lol;

Comment from michiganmike
I don't believe I have ever saved a shot taken through an airplane window but I try again at every opportunity. A very nice landscape which is complimented by the covering of snow. Very nice colors and great details. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-May-2017

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reply by the author on 01-May-2017

many thanks mike

Comment from MKFlood
very cool. the angle of the shot of the patterns thru the wintry hills is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 01-May-2017

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reply by the author on 01-May-2017

thanks again