Autumn View of Mt. Drum - Alaska
by Juergen Weiss
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Autumn View of Mt. Drum - Alaska
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Juergen Weiss
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" Mount Drum " is an active stratovolcano in the Wrangell Mountains of east-central Alaska in the United States. It is located at the extreme western end of the Wrangells, 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Mount Sanford and the same distance west-northwest of Mount Wrangell. It lies just inside the western boundary of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve, and is 25 miles (40 km) east of the Copper River.
Standing near the low valley of the Copper River, Mount Drum is notable for its large local relief. For example, its south face rises 6,000 feet (1,830 m) over the head of the Nadina Glacier in only 1.6 miles (2.6 km). Its west slopes rise 9,000 feet (2,743 m) over the tundra in only 10 miles (16 km), and 11,000 feet (3,353 m) over the Copper River in only 25 miles (40 km). These numbers are comparable to better-known stratovolcanoes like Mount Rainier and Mount Shasta. However Mount Drum is somewhat overshadowed by its much higher neighbor Mount Sanford, which is also in Alaska.
Mount Drum was first climbed on June 4, 1954 by noted Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, with Keith Hart and George Schaller, via the North Ridge. Heinz Allemann and Niklaus Loetscher made the second ascent on August 26, 1968, via the Southwest Ridge. The latter is the current standard route, and is rated Alaska Grade 2+. (Resource Wikipedia).
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Gary F Richards
Outstanding Autumn View of Mt. Drum composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for dropping by and making your kind comment, Gary ! Best wishes ...
Gary F Richards
Spectacular autumn mountain composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted
Katie Dobies
Congratulations on your home page feature in UNLIMITED LANDSCAPES on 7.6.22. This photo would also be a great addition to UNLIMITED FOG AND REFLECTIONS if you have not submitted already. Excellent crisp capture with layers, leading lines, and even snow on the mountains contrasting the fall leaves!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Alaska composition, brilliant lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Stephen Thomas
Excellent photo of this gorgeous mountain!
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for dropping by and making your kind comment, Stephen ! Best wishes ...
Bijan Pirnia
In your gallery, you have some of the most dramatic mountain shots I've ever seen, Mr. Juergen. If you've never been to our neck of the woods, I hope the wind blows you to Colorado one of these days. Colorado has been blessed with 54 mountains higher than 14000 feet (4300 meters) and more than 600 summits higher than 13000 feet (4000 meters) above sea level. One of the most flattering nicknames for Colorado is COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH, JUST A BREATH AWAY FROM HEAVEN. Come see for yourself.
Juergen Weiss replied:
I truly appreciate your wonderful comment, Bijan ! Thank you so much ! My Best ...
Alexios Ntounas
Wonderful reflection and tones!
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for dropping by and making your kind comment, Alexios ! Best wishes ...
Jordan Hill
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group βThe Outdoor Photographer' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular capture of this breathtaking mountain lake view, Juergen! Fantastic autumn colors, reflections and composition! L/F