Edge of a Storm IV

The rapidly and ever-changing cloudscapes were fascinating, and I tried to

capture the beauty and power in those formations. Comments and

suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

Stephen, there is nothing like the awesome power of nature to make one feel small and insignigant. I find this photo very appealing.  You have done a good job in capturing the impressive drama in the clouds and the feeling of foreboding that comes before a storm. I like the ribbon of light across the horizon. Well done.

Best regards Stephen!

PDE 

Stephen, I love the drama in the clouds, it is complimented by the light on the ridge of the hills, The composition is spot on for this scene. Its a shame there is not a small shed or tree ofsomething simple tobalance the image a bit more in the hill top, none the less a great shot.

Regards

Richard

Thanks very much for the comments.  Richard, I agree that a barn, windmill, or some other structure would have greatly enhanced the overall photo, but  I also knew ahead of time that I wouldn't be able to find anything like that at this location.  As I travel around this area which is relatively new to me, I'm always making mental note of future possibilities.

The power of Mother Nature...

Kind regards,

Ramon.

beautiful sky...i'm impressed that you were able to keep the tonal range from going to extremes...nice work....David

I like this powerful image. I can almost feel the force coming.

Tommy

A fascinating cloudscape indeed, and I admire the way you captured the range of light and dark areas in the photo. The way the photo is structured (so clearly favoring the sky) reminds me somewhat of the approach of 17th century Dutch landscape painters, and most notably Jacob van Ruisdael.... I agree that a tiny structure might possibly have enhanced the photograph even more by showing a certain scale of things. However, that lovely strip of light and the slightly perceived shadow of a depression on the surface compensate for this in that respect... Looking at the overall photo, I wonder if cropping a tiny bit from the top (so that the edge would be in the lightest part of the photo -- removing that tiny triangular part of sky), might create a slightly 'cleaner' or 'crisper' if you will, end result... but this is just my personal opinion, and not very relevant to the overall impact of the photo. All in all a very powerful and esthetic rendering of this storm, Stephen -- Really very nice! Best, Marjolein

Thanks very much for the comments -- they are greatly appreciated.  Regarding the tonal range that was present and captured, that's one of the most striking features I've seen in this camera (Hasselblad H4D-40) that I've only recently been using.  Really, it's almost jaw-dropping to see what comes directly from the camera in terms of tonal range.

Marjolein, I like your crop suggestion.  I think a crop just below that small, darker "V" at the top (where you suggested) and just above the "mound" of clouds in the upper right corner would look best.  I like the look when I scroll the image up to that point on my monitor.