Monument

Liking this one.  It is so stark and real and even though its black and white I feel like I'm standing next to you while your shooting.  Maybe Stark Reality would make an interesting title...Ray

Thanks Ray and you were standing next to me and that's very good company.

The time of day was all wrong but I just couldn't help but grab a hand

held image of this beauty, This will not win any prizes and even

accolades but my intend was to produce a good B&W print. The shadows

show glowing details and the highlights are well tamed and

representative of the lighting. I think it also has a good "feeling"

about it. But, that may only be my opinion! Your comments are welcome.

That's explains why I'd thought I'd seen it before...Great shot!

Leo,

Sometimes you just have to say "who cares if the sun is too harsh" and take the shot.  This was indeed one of those moments.  I can just see you and Ray standing there in awe of that sight.

deb

An excellent image, proper for b&w or monochrome. The composition a little to tight, but still ok. 

Cheers.

Bela

I'm imagining the sun coming in from the other direction and illuminating this side of the monument.  You would then have.... a well-illuminated rock.  I just sense that having this large face in shadow (but, very important, with detail still showing) projects more power than if it were in the sun.  It's almost saying, "I'm powerful enough that I can be the center of attention even if people can't see me so well because the sun isn't shining on me."  Besides everything in sun just isn't as inherently interesting as variations in lighting.

Thanks deb it's always a pleasure to have you visit.

Thank you for your encouragement and yes it is a bit tight but I really wanted to get that up close feeling.

Thanks Stephen, I agree that the shading has more "mystery" to it than the sunlit. Sometimes I just like producing a print that has wonderfully glowing shadows details, to be explored by knowing eyes, The same thing holds true for highlights and you have produced some wonderful examples in your dramatic cloud images. They are wonderful to explore and enjoy.

A very nice sepia! Congratulations! =º)

Thanks

strong use of the light/shadow, nice work

Thank you, Tim.