Ice, a Study in Nature at DVinfo.net

Bob Safay · March 2nd, 2014, 08:19 AM

This video was taken in LeConte Bay, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Ranger District, Alaska, during a photo expedition with Wolfgang Kaehler Photography, Seattle, Washington. The jet boat was provided by Breakaway Adventures, Wrangell, Alaska.

All video shot hand held with a Canon XF300 at 1920x1080p.
Music by Beethoven

Mike Sims · March 2nd, 2014, 11:43 AM

Nice work, Bob! That looks like a fun trip. Boy do I wish I could hand-hold as steady as you do.

John Nantz · March 2nd, 2014, 01:48 PM

Bob - that was a really nice video and an excellent choice of music. Judging from all the sea lions there must be some salmon around there somewhere.

One can see that the glacier is busy calving with all the berger bits around, and some were pretty good size "bits".

Since I didn't know exactly where the glacier was I did a search on-line and found this interesting article "Possible Effects of Freshwater Inputs from Melting Icefields on the Marine Ecosystem of Petersburg, Alaska" Research Project for the 2010 Alaska Region National Ocean Sciences Bowl | Alaska Ocean Sciences Bowl

Question: You had a special thanks to Wolfgang Kaehler and I was curious how he fit in?

One more question: Since you were in Wrangell, by any chance did you ever make it over to Anan Creek?

Dale Guthormsen · March 2nd, 2014, 02:25 PM

Bob,

Nice Job!! particularly sence you were having to free hand film!!! I love the images but being its like -30 outside today I have seen enough ice for the year!!!

Nice job

dale

Bob Safay · March 2nd, 2014, 03:38 PM

The trip was fantastic. It was set up as a photo/video trip. Wolfgang is a professional photographer living in Seattle. He put the trip together. He specializes in small groups and travels worldwide doing photo adventure tours. This was my second trip with Wolfgang, and I am signed up to go to the north Pantanal, Brazil, with him in September 2014. The "ship" we were on was 60 feet long custom built trawler and had only 5 passenger cabins. What a great way to travel. We did not make it to Anan Creek, but did visit two fish hatcheries where we were ably to set up and video/photograph Alaskan Black bears as well as Sitka brown bears. We then went on to Brooks Falls. I will post videos of the bears and whales we encountered later. Mike, thank you for the compliment, the Canon XF300 has three IS modes. I was shooting in dynamic mode, hand held, full telephoto from a moving boat. This Canon rocks! Dale, I understand completely, I live in Atlanta, GA. now, but went to Grad School in Moscow, Idaho. Stay warm.

Bryce Comer · March 2nd, 2014, 06:48 PM

Very nice Bob.
Looking forward to see more from this trip!!
Bryce

Trond Saetre · March 4th, 2014, 02:56 AM

Really nice, Bob!
Amazing clear color the ice has when you get that close.

Handheld from a moving boat can be a challenge, but you did very well.

In the winter I use a PortaBrace "Polar Mitten" heat cover, and I recommend it. Keeps your hands warm too.

Well done!

Mark Williams · March 4th, 2014, 08:42 AM

Bob, really nice looking video.

Adam Letch · March 4th, 2014, 06:47 PM

Good work Bob,

must be hard handheld on a moving boat to keep things steady! Bet the digits were a little cold too!

Steven Davis · March 9th, 2014, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Safay

This video was taken in LeConte Bay, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Ranger District, Alaska, during a photo expedition with Wolfgang Kaehler Photography, Seattle, Washington. The jet boat was provided by Breakaway Adventures, Wrangell, Alaska.

All video shot hand held with a Canon XF300 at 1920x1080p.
Music by Beethoven

Ice, a Study in Nature on Vimeo

Good stuff Bob, looked chilly.

March 2nd, 2014, 08:19 AM	#1
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Ice, a Study in Nature This video was taken in LeConte Bay, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Ranger District, Alaska, during a photo expedition with Wolfgang Kaehler Photography, Seattle, Washington. The jet boat was provided by Breakaway Adventures, Wrangell, Alaska. All video shot hand held with a Canon XF300 at 1920x1080p. Music by Beethoven Ice, a Study in Nature on Vimeo

March 2nd, 2014, 11:43 AM	#2
Mike Sims Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 880	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature Nice work, Bob! That looks like a fun trip. Boy do I wish I could hand-hold as steady as you do.

March 2nd, 2014, 01:48 PM	#3
John Nantz Trustee Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,254	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature Bob - that was a really nice video and an excellent choice of music. Judging from all the sea lions there must be some salmon around there somewhere. One can see that the glacier is busy calving with all the berger bits around, and some were pretty good size "bits". Since I didn't know exactly where the glacier was I did a search on-line and found this interesting article "Possible Effects of Freshwater Inputs from Melting Icefields on the Marine Ecosystem of Petersburg, Alaska" Research Project for the 2010 Alaska Region National Ocean Sciences Bowl \| Alaska Ocean Sciences Bowl Question: You had a special thanks to Wolfgang Kaehler and I was curious how he fit in? One more question: Since you were in Wrangell, by any chance did you ever make it over to Anan Creek?

March 2nd, 2014, 02:25 PM	#4
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature Bob, Nice Job!! particularly sence you were having to free hand film!!! I love the images but being its like -30 outside today I have seen enough ice for the year!!! Nice job dale __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

March 2nd, 2014, 03:38 PM	#5
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature The trip was fantastic. It was set up as a photo/video trip. Wolfgang is a professional photographer living in Seattle. He put the trip together. He specializes in small groups and travels worldwide doing photo adventure tours. This was my second trip with Wolfgang, and I am signed up to go to the north Pantanal, Brazil, with him in September 2014. The "ship" we were on was 60 feet long custom built trawler and had only 5 passenger cabins. What a great way to travel. We did not make it to Anan Creek, but did visit two fish hatcheries where we were ably to set up and video/photograph Alaskan Black bears as well as Sitka brown bears. We then went on to Brooks Falls. I will post videos of the bears and whales we encountered later. Mike, thank you for the compliment, the Canon XF300 has three IS modes. I was shooting in dynamic mode, hand held, full telephoto from a moving boat. This Canon rocks! Dale, I understand completely, I live in Atlanta, GA. now, but went to Grad School in Moscow, Idaho. Stay warm.

March 2nd, 2014, 06:48 PM	#6
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature Very nice Bob. Looking forward to see more from this trip!! Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

March 4th, 2014, 02:56 AM	#7
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature Really nice, Bob! Amazing clear color the ice has when you get that close. Handheld from a moving boat can be a challenge, but you did very well. In the winter I use a PortaBrace "Polar Mitten" heat cover, and I recommend it. Keeps your hands warm too. Well done!

March 4th, 2014, 08:42 AM	#8
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature Bob, really nice looking video. __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

March 4th, 2014, 06:47 PM	#9
Adam Letch Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 414	Re: Ice, a Study in Nature Good work Bob, must be hard handheld on a moving boat to keep things steady! Bet the digits were a little cold too!