South Fork Evening

Nice scene, very majestic. This really needs to be viewed large. I might burn the foreground white rock a bit. Those two spots tend to pull my eye just a little.

I agree with Harley across the board. First, this needs to be seen large; this is truly a grand view and I really like the subtle effect of the dappled light, which is really helping to add a sense of depth to this image. Second, the first thing I noticed when I initially looked at the larger image was that there were two things pulling my eye away from the glacier--the foreground rocks. Bright objects near image frames almost always have this effect. I definitely agree with the suggestion to pull down the luminosity of those two bright areas; I think doing so will make an already strong image even better.

Very beautiful scene. This must be seen in large. I also agree with Harley about burning the rock in the foreground

Fantastic panorama, Gary. The array of these mountains from this point is an incredible sight in this area and you have captured it exquisitely well. That light touching the valley on the left is beautiful. Having made many trips to this area when I lived in Alaska, I never once had decent conditions so I am quite envious. View it large and print it large.

Gorgeous. I don't think this could ever be printed big enough.

Hi Gary: I viewed this image last night on my iPad and was going to comment about the dark foreground. GLAD I didn't :-). Looking at it on a computer monitor and its totally different. Just shows how difficult it is to visualize images from monitor to monitor, especially if they are not both (creator and viewer) calibrated the same.

I like the image alot. We like to say that photography is about the "light." I like to look for dramatic lighting on a great subject. That is what, in my view, makes this image "work." Overall, the lighting is nice, and then there is the "spotlight" on the hillside that creates the drama. Very nice. I see Harvey's point, and am ambivalent about whether those foreground rocks bother me, or add "context."

This is really nice, Gary. I've been looking at it, trying to figure out exactly where it's taken from . The dark FG and brighter BG really pull you into this and give it depth. I guess I'm going to have to get out the Gazzette and look this up......
Many people will look at this and think,"Beautiful," but an Alaskan will think,"Jeez, that slope looks smooth, but I know it's covered in bushes and tussocks and it's a long way up...." been there and done that

Genny; I don't know if you'll see this response or not, but if you do, here is the link to the large version of the panorama I posted previous to this one: Early Fall Late Light

Look at the upper right corner of that pano and you'll see this one. It should be easier for you to recognize the wider view.