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Some jpeg compression has crept into the sky. I inadvertently had the 10-

second delay on, so I mentally sped time up and got the photo before he

moved; it's a handy ability. Comments/Suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

Excellent composition and good b/w tones.  Glad to see you chose to present this in b/w.  I like it. 

I agree , the silouette effect works very well ! Bill

Simple, yet very effective. Great tonality range and the separation of planes. It has the "textbook" guides of a perfect composition. As usual, superb work. Best regards.

DG

Bill, William, and Daniel, thanks for the comments.  With the photographer set against the sky, I really had little choice when considering a silhouette.  The raw photo is very close to this, with just a bit of pink in an overexposed sky.  I'm just happy that the ledge he is standing on is higher than the ridge in the distant background; that's something I noticed only as I was processing this photo.  I wish I could see details like that beforehand, but I still have to rely on luck to a great extent.

Great lines. The B&W silhouette is interesting and has strong impact. 

Is a kind of subject one day I want to have it,not the occasion until now.I like how this dark right line contrast with left grey tone,is an interesting optical effect.

Gregory and Radu, thanks for your comments.  I've done silhouettes before, but probably none quite as successful as this.  The sky was blown out, but the three tones (black, white, and gray) seem to work very well together.  As I mentioned before, I'm very happy that the rock the photographer is standing on is the highest element in the photo; imagine if the gray had been cutting through his legs.  Finally, I really did have the camera on a 10-second delay without knowing it, and when I pressed the shutter I could only hope that he would maintain this position relative to his camera; he did.

Very nicely done Stephen!  Great composition!  We seem to take a lot of similar photographs, although yours are "much" better!  But, I'll keep working on mine.  Now it's my turn to say to you, I have one "that looks very much like this"

Doug, I love your Missouri River photos -- I don't think I've ever seen photos of these areas taken by someone else.  That part of Montana is one of my favorite places on the planet; I've made that float trip over a dozen times.  It has been too long since I've been back -- I need to fix that.  And that's a good photo you have of Scott!

Wow Stephen! This is fabulous. I love the simplicity of the pallate..especially the horizon. Beautiful!

Tim

This is really cool for all the above reasons. It must make you feel good to get a nice shot of something you really enjoy doing.

Stephen ,  I like this image toto.  It is quite artistic.  There ought to be a statistic on the number of photographers who fall over the precipice ( LOL). Larry

I love this silhouette it really speaks volumes of the photographer and his persuits.

I don't know if you have considered this, but if you was going to have a business card or maybe an emblem for a web site, this would be perfect!

There is even a white band where your name should be proudly displayed!

Sincere Compliments!

 

Alf

This is a fantastic silhouette. Love the graphic nature of just 3 tones. Strong composition. Kudos.
David

Timothy, Jim, Larry, Alf, and David, thanks for visiting.  Because I had the 10-second delay timer on, I attribute this photo to a lot of luck.  I do like it, though. I made a number of shots from the same spot where the photographer is standing, essentially a table about 9 feet (3 meters) across.  Alf, I hadn't thought about the business card application, but you're right -- it's really composed well for that purpose.  Unfortunately, my current supply will last about 50-75 years at the rate I give them out.

Wonderful treatment and a spectacular composition that beautifully delineates the role and passion of the nature photographer in just three tones. The silhouette is perfect; you cannot say it more eloquently than this.

Jack, thanks for your comment.  I'm planning to have this photo on my tombstone (a bit morbid for casual conversation, perhaps, but a real and current issue for me).