Mount Cheam in Evening Light, a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

I can see Mount Cheam in all its splendor right from my own driveway so can't help but share it with TE now and again. This view of this well known landmark was taken last February when the Fraser River was at its lowest level of the season so is seen to be quite gentle and quiet here.

Wikipedia: Cheam Peak, called Theeth-uhl-kay in the Halqemeylem language of the Sto:lo and usually referred to as Mount Cheam, is the furthest northerly peak of the Skagit Range of the North Cascades mountains. It dominates the Eastern Fraser Valley, rising above Bridal Falls and Agassiz just east of Chilliwack, and west of Hope British Columbia. The north face, plunging 2000m to the Valley floor, has rarely been climbed. However, an easy trail provides access to the summit from a subalpine bowl to the southwest.

Cheam Peak was part of the oral history of the St�:lō First Nation. The Halkomelem name for the peak, Theeth-uhl-kay, means "the source" or "the place from which the waters spring." For the Sto:lo, the peak is the "mother mountain" or old woman overlooking her children dwelling in the valley. Lady Peak, to the south is the old woman's dog. Cheam, the official name of the peak, is the Halkomelem word for "wild strawberries." This describes the ridge that includes Cheam and Lady Peaks, and the lower slopes around Spoon Lake and upper Airplane Creek.

The first recorded ascent of the mountain was in 1888 by A. O. Campbell, Ebe B. Knight and party.

The trailhead to Cheam Peak, is via decommissioned logging roads accessible from Chilliwack Lake Road on the south side of Cheam. Good directions are necessary as the route is difficult and confusing. Access with a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended. From the trailhead, a 3.8 km trail leads through subalpine meadows and then ascends, moderately steeply, 632 m to the peak. The summit offers views of the Fraser Valley to the north and west and of the Cheam Range and North Cascade mountains to the south.

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snunney (130967) 2007-11-20 6:44

Hello Gerald,
Such a beautiful and atmospheric image. Great well balanced composition with magnificent light and colours. Superb point of view taking full advantage of the glorious reflections. Top quality photographic work.

Kirych (2716) 2007-11-20 6:48

Amazing panorama, reflection and colorful! Wonderful atmosphere and red trees.
Best regards. Tanya.

axiotea (21651) 2007-11-20 6:49

Hello Gerald
Well saturated colors for this beautiful landscape and its reflection giving the impression to look at a painting with interesting textures and well framed.
Cheers
Marilyn

carper (96) 2007-11-20 6:51

I like it a lot Gerald,
a fantastic one, marvelous atmosphere, great view in a fantastic composition, super photojob, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

ChrisJ (172378) 2007-11-20 6:52

Hi Gerald

Fantastic colour & reflections & well framed. I like the red vs blue colour contrast. Good sharpness & tfs!

lilimih33 (9918) 2007-11-20 6:52

Hello Gerald!
Beautiful atmosphere and really great colurs and light in your picture!
Nice reflaxion and lovely perspective!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

beyaz_toprak (355) 2007-11-20 6:56

Harika bir manzara .. renlkler netlik.. yansıma 蔞k g凴el.. tebrikler

Floydian (30970) 2007-11-20 7:12

Hi Gerald,
What to say...these views are the best you can get. Your framing, the composition and above all the light...it's all there which ends up in this fantastic landscape.
You did a great job here...i like it a lot.
Regards, Henk

emilbo (22616) 2007-11-20 7:16

Salut Gerald!
Quel bel atmosph鋨e qu'on retrouve ici, les couleurs sont tout simplement fantastiques et que dire de la r嶨lection, merveilleuse. Un vrai plaisir pour les yeux, un travail de pro avec une excellente note.
F幨icitations pour ta belle galerie,
Emilius

knerkowski (1476) 2007-11-20 7:47

Hi Gerald
Colors are relly powerful and the reflection is great.
Very professionnal job
Thanks for sharing
Cheers
Kevin

besnard (59196) 2007-11-20 7:49

Bonsoir G廨ald
Superbe composition avec des couleurs flamboyantes, des reflets tr鋊 bien saisis, c'est tout simplement magique.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soir嶪.
Nicole

Cormac (26565) 2007-11-20 8:37

Wow, fantastic lighting and a great reflection too. The golden light of sunset is really beautiful, and gives the photo a different, warmer appearance than the usual cold blue of snowy mountains. The rocks on the lower left are good too, because they give a sense of depth and also they tend to balance the frame. Excellent work!

stevesaba (8167) 2007-11-20 8:58

Hi Gerald!
Wow! Another nice one. Really great light here, with everything in balance, and lovely colors. The reflection is a bonus. great work, take care,
Steve

xavshot (69835) 2007-11-20 11:35

Bonsoir Gerald
une tr鋊 belle photo et un format carr� (cher � "carper") qui donne un bel 廦uilibre � l'ensemble. Les couleurs sont superbes. Bravo.
Xavier

gilou530 (34) 2007-11-20 12:58

salut g廨ald
quelles fabuleuses couleurs dans cette photo, un paysage grandiose que je ne me lasse pas d'admirer grace � toin excellent travail
amiti廥
gilbert

Fis2 (171823) 2007-11-20 13:40

Witaj Gerald!
Excellent shot! Wonderful place. I like the frame, super colors and reflections in water.
Regards
Krzysztof

magui (630) 2007-11-20 13:41

Hi Gerald

Une photo fabuleuse, comme celles des magazines GEO ou National Geographic. Les couleurs sont vraiment extraordinaires, en cr嶧nt une reflexion presque irr嶪lle. Excellent travail.
Magui

tabora (0) 2007-11-20 14:44

Hello Gerald,
Quel endroit magnifique,sans parler des couleurs d'automne,et la reflection super.
Quelle chance tu as d'avoir de pareils endroits pr鋊 de chez toi.
A+ Joseph

barni (15751) 2007-11-20 14:46

Hello Gerald
Belle lumi鋨e et un format carr� qui me semble id嶧l ici.
Regards
Christophe

danyy (0) 2007-11-20 14:52

Bonjour Gerald,
des teintes tr鋊 chaudes dans ces arbres couleurs d'automne, baign廥 par les lumi鋨es aussi chaudes de ce soleil d'hiver.
Excelllent POV et cadrage tr鋊 r徼ssi pour nousmontrer les reflets.
Best regards.
Daniel.

Greg1949 (9011) 2007-11-20 17:53

wow, this couldn't be more ablaze if it were on fire. Gerald you have a really super photograph here, the detail is awesome but the colors are out of this world, great capture.

Greg

gunbud (34066) 2007-11-20 21:01

Hi Gerald,
Magnificent mountain landscape with exceptionally chrisp clear colors and wonderfully fine details. The burnt copper stand of Feburary trees contrast beautifully with the snow capped mother mountain. The reflection is quite striking while the little bit of rock beach in the foreground is a nice addition to this lovely image.
Regards, Tom

bracasha75 (24591) 2007-11-21 0:31

Hello Gerald
Wonderful one....excellent
TFS
Cheers,Braca

delkoo (68) 2007-11-21 0:49

hi gerald
You captured fantastic light in a really good composition. I am impressed by the details and colours of your photo
really good one
didier

daddo (28748) 2007-11-21 1:08

Hi Gerald. Hard to believe that such perfection is possible. It is almost too beautiful for this mean spirited world in which we live, which we despoil daily.Perfect light, beautiful vibrancy of colour and a most pleasing composition. my compliments and gratitude for presenting us with such beauty masterfully captured.Regards. Klaudio.

pasternak (15185) 2007-11-21 1:24

Hi Gerald, a very beautiful shot, the low light of winter creates a magic atmosphere! Great reflection as well, nice that you were able to include the whole reflection of the mountain. I'm wondering what is casting that long narrow shadow across the trees?...

Cheers
Alexander

Nicou (193814) 2007-11-21 1:32

Hello,

un vrai miroire de jaune blan, vriment une beaut� suplime, avec le galets en premier plan, superbe.

Bravo et belle journ嶪

Nicou

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2007-11-21 2:21

What a wonderful shot of this mountain with lovely sunset colours. Good POV, clarity and details here.
Best wishes,
Achim

dareco (17136) 2007-11-21 6:20

Another fantastic picture. Wonderful color and reflection! TFS

Buin (42580) 2007-11-21 7:42

Hallo Gerald!
A scenery from the fairy tale...
What a splendour here! I like especially the buildup with this great depth and these incrdible colours caused by this very special light. A picture "to dream into"...
Greetings from rainy and cool Germany!
Frank

Gustaw (21670) 2007-11-21 8:34

Hi, friend!
It is very interesting photo, I like your composition. Nice warm colours and good light. I like your reflection in water. Beautiful mountains.
Marek

jurek1951 (42198) 2007-11-21 9:38

Hi Gerald,
Beautiful autumn scenery. Lovely colours, lighting and reflection on the water. Well done
Georg

maximage (15537) 2007-11-21 14:55

Bonjour G廨ald,
Des teintes surr嶧listes et assez incroyables!
Magnifique compo tr鋊 spectaculaire, bravo.
Amiti廥.
max

marietom (34611) 2007-11-22 0:32

Bonsoir G廨ald,

Sublime, le reflet, les couleurs, le paysage... Une grande image !
Marie

papagolf21 (152607) 2007-11-22 1:12

Bonjour, cher Gerald,
Encore, une photo de grande qualit� � tous points de vue. La beaut� du paysage est extraordinaire. Vous avez du talent, Gerald, pour transcender ainsi la beaut� de la nature.
F幨icitations.
Amiti廥.
Philippe

Silvio1953 (222779) 2007-11-22 5:59

Hi Gerald, fascinating composition with splendid reflections and wonderful warm colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

dcawker (5717) 2007-11-22 6:28

Really beautiful light and I love the perspective as well! Regards, Doug

Muse (35030) 2007-11-22 6:44

Hello Gerald,
Merveilleuse photo d'un endroit magique.
Des couleurs chaudes qui contrastent bien et de superbes reflets.
Amicalement,
denise

Photo65Net (43144) 2007-11-22 10:49

G廨ard,
Amazing colors, beautiful reflections.
Your PP is strong, and I like that, this is an eyecatcher.
Bonne soir嶪,
JB.

RSK (36) 2007-11-22 14:37

Hi Gerald,wow just look at those colors,a very strong composition & tack sharp,very high impact,well done & TFS.

Ron

Graal (103040) 2007-11-22 23:33

Hi Gerald,
beautiful view from the wild nature, great autumnal colours, fine warm light. Interesting place. I like it a lot. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

gildasjan (43826) 2007-11-23 0:38

Bonjour Gerald
Quelles couleurs pour ce magnifique tableau!!De plus la composition est tr鋊 bien inscrite dans le format carr�.Les param鋈res image sont tr鋊 bien ajust廥.De l'excellent travail.
Bravo et bonne journ嶪.
Cordialement
Gildas

jhm (211738) 2007-11-23 3:36

Hello Gerald,

Beautiful atmosphere and really great colours and light in your picture, I'm impressed by the details and colours of your photo, really good one and pleasant for look it.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

jrj (34843) 2007-11-23 8:12

Stunning landscape and result with the strong red of the season. Delightful reflection and good use of the foreground shore Gerald. Quite a place this must be.

PixelTerror (0) 2007-11-24 4:20

Hi Gerald,
Nice landscape and reflection but I think what i prefer in this one is the warm impression that radiates from this trees belt by the lake, makes me seat !
Have a nice day JY

Cretense (68709) 2007-11-24 4:31

Hi Gerald!

A fantastic mountainous landscape, one more time from you! As I already said the place is fabulous, but with this magic evening light it's unbelievably beautiful. Great composition, too! Congratulations!

Hercules

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2007-11-24 7:04

Hello Gerald!
Fantastic picture with amazing light and excellent colors.I like your point of view,the sharpness and the depth here very much and the frame matches to your composition very well!

Jonas

Dyerco (10185) 2007-11-24 12:13

Well Gerald this is just about the best shot of Mt Cheam I have seen in a long time. Great exposure and DOF. Nice FG. Colours are superb. No more compliments cause I don't want it to go to your head ha!ha!.
I'd give you more smileys if I could.
TFS
Phil

derek3755 (2341) 2007-11-24 15:33

Hi Gerald

Love it! beautiful landscape with wonderful colours, nice composition and reflection.

Derek

fayeulle (27827) 2007-11-25 2:27

Hi Gerald
Just perfect. Colors are really amazing here. A good note too.
Cheers
JP

rajhema (1873) 2007-11-25 9:48

Wow! Awesome catpure Gerald. the pebbles on the bottom left looks little blue may be because of high saturation? However overall picture came out splendid.

TFS
Rajesh

anes_lc (14968) 2007-11-27 1:51

after the b&w that impress me ..now i see a beautiful colorful picture that i love :)
great composition
great colors
thanks sharing
anes

keribar (43841) 2007-11-27 20:19

Hello Gerald,
I never heard of this mountain before in my life, and never saw a picture. This is why your oovely picture is so exciting for me. You were probably lucky with the weather but your frame is also wonderful.
Best - Izzet

robertosalguero (292) 2007-11-27 21:23

Hello Gerald,

The colours look amazing here. The light of the afternoon really made the trees look in flames. Your point of view is very effective to capture a large area. The balance of elements and the beauty of this place really help to add a lot of interest to the view. Thanks :-)

Roberto

plimrn (21344) 2007-11-27 21:54

Hi Gerald,
Beautiful color and detail; I especially like the reflection. I collect photos of people's views from their home. Although this isn't quite "From my Window" this spectacular photo wins, hands-down, as the most spectacular view. I hope you don't mind that I've added it to my collection.

That really IS a quiet Fraser River!!
HLJ, Pat

mesutilgim (0) 2007-11-28 2:51

Hi Gerald,
That is really a masterpiece. Very good pov and great colors; very nice reflections.
Again an evidence for your "good seeing eye" which is much more important than any technical equipment. Amazing autumn colors embraced by the nice whites and blues (glaciers ?) of the hill.
TFS and have a nice day
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

jemaflor (148124) 2007-11-28 10:27

Hi Gerald,
So lovely mirror effect, great light, very well captured.

Ann75 (0) 2007-11-28 19:43

Hi Gerald,

Wow, what a great shot with excellent lighting, an amazing view and great details! I love this amazing late light with its bright colours. Great composition with beautiful reflections on the water, amazing light and the fresh snow on the mountains is a beautiful extra as well as!! Exellent work, Gerald!

Greetings,
Ann

PS: Finally I have a little time again for TE, I've been so busy lately! Take care!

singuanti (15250) 2007-11-29 19:42

Hi Gerald. Wow that's most impressive! Of course the reflections are tops in this one. Also your exposure is well balanced. Nice use of the rocks in the foreground. I might have played around with a lower shooting angle to better use the rocks in the foreground. Beautifully done Gerald!

pierrefonds (115436) 2007-12-03 14:27

Hi Gerald,

A nice image of Mount Cheam, of the forest and of their reflections in the water, the photo has a good composition, DOF and beautiful colors. thanks for sharing.

Pierre

IgorDeleze (585) 2007-12-04 1:58

Hello,
WOW!!
Fantastic shot.
Greetings.
Igor

Didier38 (710) 2007-12-06 11:23

Bonsoir Gerald,

Belle lumi鋨e et bon cadrage, un beau coin de montagne.

Didier

testmaniac (13508) 2007-12-09 23:29

Hi Gerald, very nice landscape! Excellent composition,colors and lights. Cool place!

TFS and regards,
Philip

danos (110407) 2007-12-10 2:20

Hello Gerald,
A first rate panoramic capture of Mount Cheam. Indeed, it is so much better to provide the expansive horizontal view here. The subdued light, with the reflections on the water make the scene so picturesque.The colours are splendid and the light is perfect. I don't think you could better the quality or the sharpness, they are just outstanding.Informative your note too.

Have a nice week,Danos

Bluejeans (64251) 2008-03-28 6:42

Ola Gerald,
Magnifico reflexo ficou perfeito as cores ficaram fant嫳ticas , gostei muito deste primeiro plano com as pedras , belo ponto de vis緌 , parab幯s
Um abra蔞 Gon蓷lo

euryan (8442) 2008-03-28 12:28

Another very nice square crop. I love the colors combination here. The late evening late really gives this landscape a special glow and sets the trees on fire. The snow creates nice contrast. I like the little bit of rocks in the lower left hand corner too, for a nice informal balance.
-Ryan