Grandather in the Fog

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 13, 2013407 views17 comments

This was an early morning shot about 15 minutes before the sun came up. It's at one of the top peaks of Grandfather Mountain, NC - taken from Attic Window looking across to Calloway Peak. The wind was howling & blowing the fog across the peak. I took the shot in May 2009.

Canon 5DII, 24-105mm @ 28mm, 0.8 sec, f16, ISO 100.

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17 comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on June 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM

Lot of power in this image. Well processed. Is where you're standing part of Grandfather Mountain? I ask because I thought they were only open during the daytime. Was curious how you got up there pre-dawn. Thanks.

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on June 13, 2013 at 8:50 AM

Michael,
They have a photo workshop the weekend after Memorial Day each year. They allow camping on the mountain that one event. You can take off from the upper parking lot around 4 am & make it to the peak before sunrise. It's an interesting hike in the dark!
Wick

Registered on June 12, 2009, 91 Posts, 379 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 13, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Great capture and story. I personally would crop a bit from the top to where the wisp of clouds .

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on June 13, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Love the atmosphere and the moodiness it creates combined with the coolr color palette, outstanding work

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on June 13, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Love it! A lot of energy in this capture. I also might crop a little of the empty space at top. Very nice!

Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Reed on June 13, 2013 at 1:19 PM

16 x9 crop keeping the bottom would work for sure... Love the captured forces of nature feel.

Registered on September 19, 2009, 198 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on June 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM

This is beautiful in a wonderfully wild way, Wick. well done. Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on June 13, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Looks like some fun condition to be at the top of a ridge with a camera.

Is that a lighter halo type thing just above the trees on the right? Looks like it could be toned down a tad to match the surroundings, possibly. Really like the mood here.

Registered on November 16, 2011, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Clinch on June 13, 2013 at 6:46 PM

I really like the movement and color of the clouds. It seems that I can just about hear the wind. I agree with the drop suggestions to help keep the eye on the drama. Any chance of more foreground to anchor the viewer to the scene?

Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 13, 2013 at 10:37 PM

Incredible energy, the trees look like they are tossing in a gale. You've packed a lot of drama into this one image. No nits. this is excellent

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on June 14, 2013 at 12:13 PM

What awesome, amazing atmosphere and light on display here! Great timing on your part from the sound of it!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 14, 2013 at 2:13 PM

Wick,

Awesome! This really, really captures the wind and environment. The way the trees up front are all pointing really shows us the long term effects of the wind blowing over the ridges. The fog and and mood are just terrific.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 14, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Awesome shot Wick! You caught this at the perfect time!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on June 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Very nice image Wick. The clouds really make this one dramatic. My only nit is the bright fog on the right hand side. I might consider burning down the highlights in the fog there to make it match the rest of the scene...should be an easy fix. Overall this is excellent!

Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on June 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Love the mood this sets! The wind blown pines silhouetted against the fog is great!