"American Highlands"

This reminds me of a Scottish Highlands scene somehow. Thanks for lending me your

impressions!

Excellent detail and DOF. The alternating bands of light/dark really sends the depth off the chart... Mike

 

I have to agree with my erstwhile Carolinian friend, Mike, on this one. The light is really terrific and I can see how you were compelled to go with the black and white conversion. It most definitely has the feel of the Scottish Highlands; and feels cold and blustery (and is treeless). You have really emphasized the inherent luminosity to a wonderful effect here too, Mark. Very nice work, my friend! Cheers! Chris

 

P.S. I'm hoping for some good clouds and light Saturday afternoon/p.m., as I am gonna go visit Bear Mountain. I'm itchin' to snap a few... ;>)

I really like the brilliance of this image. The bright tones almost hurt the eyes, and they really lend a dynamic character to the landscape. In fact, my only critique of the photo is that the sharp detail and strong contrast of the foreground overpowers the sky a bit. Have you considered a panoramic crop, to just above the tops of the background mountains?

Hey Mike, Chris and John. I am attaching a revision with the crop you suggested John. Looks all the better for that and I appreciate your input. I have also toned down the contrast in the foreground. Tell me what you think!

Jiminy Christmas, Mark; that did make quite a difference! I really like this in black and white. Some really good lighting conditions. Nice work, buddy; this is sweet! Cheers! Chris

Definitely, yes. This is one that I'd love to see as an actual silver gelatin print, at, oh, about 30" wide.

Thanks John for giving me that helpful advice. BTW Chris, this is shot along the early part of Breckenridge road and the hump in the distant right is Bear Mountain. I was wondering if you could help me out by identifying the Volcanic Slag that is the foreground. You can also see this in my California folder in color from a different angle if that helps. It is called "Grasses of Summer". Given the possibility of you coming over tomorrow, I will try to get away to be your assistant for the shoot. I will call you later to discuss.

I think you could be onto something here, I see exactly what you mean about the Scottish feel yet there is still something distinctly not Scottish about it at the same time. I can't quite put my finger on what it is though, it could be just too dry.

I agree with the other posters about the light, luminous and magical I think. Subtle yet lacking nothing. Classic B&W.

 

Simon

Love the tonal range, composition and scene. Well done.