Stalking Dragons

"It passed the lonely Mountain bare
and swept above the dragon's lair:
there black and dark lay boulders stark
and flying smoke was in the air."

It was my first impression of this incredible landscape. We pulled off the road and began to climb the compacted earth in mid morning light. Clouds and deep blue skies cried out for bw shots. My mind instantly swept away to a fantasy realm where dragons lived. Spires of dry earth reach towards the sky, shadows creep over the cliffs, and jagged forms reach beyond our sight. I can picture a land where dragons roam. Flying, gathering and ferociously defending their lands.

I know, I have a weird imagination. It helps me bridge the gap between reality and my own spontaneous creativity when shooting. I hope this isn't just a photo but an invitation to explore our imaginations and adventures.

I worked this image in color fully using Tony K's masks and tricks.
Then converted to bw

Thanks again for your time and comments as always.

Canon 5D2
17-40 @ 17mm
1/13 sec. @ f 16
iso 100
polarizer