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Mountain Shadow  WC # 381
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Mountain Shadow WC # 381

by Morris McClung

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted May 20, 2009362 views12 comments
I took this a couple of years ago. The drive to the top of Mt. Evans was mostly in fog. Then as I drove through it, it became clear that something special was going on. When I arrived at the summit, and as evening came on, I had this view to the east of the shadow of the peak stretching out across the fog layer laying below me. It's why we do what we do, isn't it?

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking.

Morris

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 20, 2009 at 2:53 AM
i saw this and recognised the moment instantaneously. I have v. similar shots from mt kilimanjaro that i've never posted! you've done a great job here. i might have been inclined to centre the shadow?
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 20, 2009 at 4:05 AM
No, Morris, i do it for the huge financial reward and the praise of my legions of adoring fans :rolleyes:
Very special moment, Morris, nicely done!
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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on May 20, 2009 at 1:15 PM
This is really cool. Great shadow and you’re on top of it too.
Registered on October 28, 2008, 179 Posts, 1875 Comments
Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on May 20, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Very cool. Kudos again for driving up that road especially in fog. I dont think I could drive up it on a clear day. Ill stick to hiking. Nice shot :smile:
Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on May 20, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Very nice! I like this as posted, but I also think that a tighter crop to maximize the impact of the shadow would be appealing as well. Great effort.
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Comment posted by Dan Ryan on May 21, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Greetings Morris
What a treat to break out of the fog to this view. Magical colors well composed, impressive. Three layers well placed in the image.

Dan Ryan
Northern California :cool:
Registered on March 19, 2009, 62 Posts, 95 Comments
Comment posted by Pam Colander on May 21, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Very very cool shot Morris! Love everything about this. Must've been something to see.
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Comment posted by Kerry Leibowitz on May 23, 2009 at 1:23 PM
This is great, Morris. Way to capture the moment!
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Very impressed with this Shot morris :eek: The only nit is, i wish i took it :biggrin: :toast:
Albert Darmo Que Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Amy Hopp on May 24, 2009 at 11:32 AM
This is breathtaking, Morris... :toast:
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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 26, 2009 at 3:28 PM
YES! It IS why we do what we do. Way to go for it, Morris! And congrats again for this EP!
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Comment posted by Rosemarie Arbur on May 27, 2009 at 2:22 AM
Beautiful, Morris! :toast: :toast:
Registered on March 19, 2008, 189 Posts, 1644 Comments