Eternal Struggle

I hate to use the overworked word 'awesome' here...so I won't.
But this really is a magnificent scene you captured, Morris! Just the right amount of detail in the shadowed areas, and the clouds (fog?) are simply sublime. You must have felt twice blessed to witness this scene. The title and your first sentence are wonderfully descriptive of the emotion that this scene evokes.
This and 'Heaven's Path' are two of your very best.

Gorgeous Morris. Atmosphere oozing from every pore.

Beautiful, Morris. The atmosphere is amazing. It feels/looks like this is the top of the world.

Cool! I like this better than the last one--great conditions. Just a thought, but i wonder how this would look with the clouds neutralized (warmed up)--its a warm image and that might boost the warmth even more. Just a thought...

Oh my Morris, your last posts are just getting better and better! Still reminds me of Hawaii in many ways. Magnificent image! Very ethereal and just down right beautiful.

I've run out of superlatives for these images, Morris. I think I like the color palette even better on this one, but as I mentioned before it's hard to pick a favorite. I can't think of anything to critique so I'm just going to enjoy it.

Just out of curiosity - was this a single exposure capture or did you blend multiple exposures?

Well, I'll use it because this image deserves it... Awesome! What a fantastic image this is. Nothing I would even consider changing.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

I love the dynamic range you have rung out of this beauty...
well done.

Another magical and epic image Morris! My kind of shot!

Thanks so much for the comments everyone.

John, blessed is exactly how I felt. It was about this time that I had to tell myself to stop tripping the shutter and take the time to fully enjoy what was unfolding before me. I had a short conversation with God thanking him for the privilege to be there.

Stan, I was hoping it was a divided image between cool and warm to convey the struggle. I'm not sure my message would be as clear if I warmed it up, but I'll play with it to see.

Brian, it is a single image run through RAW in CS6 with a slight recovery of highlights and shadows there. The clouds in front of the sun really allowed an exposure that wasn't that hard to work with.

Very majestic! I wouldn't change anything.

Outstanding work Morris , beautiful tonality and colours !

Hi Morris Another terrific capture Yes! you were blessed to be there, to see and capture this magnificent scene. the light is spectacular
Albert Darmo

I think this one is even better than the last, which is no easy feat. The foreground is stronger here and the mid-ground on the left helps balance the image with the sun. Great work on the dynamic range as well. Superb work Morris.

You've captured amazing light that I've never witnessed atop this mountain. Congrats on an amazing photograph!

I'm loving the colors and the thick air. You have also provided some nice distance between the foreground and background ridges giving the viewer a sense depth. Very successful image Morris! The WOW factor comes when you click on the larger image.

Beautiful Morris. Great color range and very nicely composed.

Freakin awesome shot Morris. Fantastic timing with the cloud and sun in that spot!

Stunning image Morris. The tonality and colors are just great. Love everything about this.

WOW - killer image Morris! One of your best IMO. No nits at all.

Just a beautiful image. No nits and I wish I would have been there to witness and photograph this.

powerful

wow...

Outstanding.

Powerful image! wonderfully captured and presented. IMO, one of your best.

Sexy freakin light. Noms.
aF

Absolutely stunning image, Morris ! Wonderful fg detail to set off the cloud and sunlight in the distance.

I think I like this one even more than the other fantastic shot you have from this trip just for the foreground. This one really moves me. Great work.

Russ
AlpineGalleria.com

Wow, awesome collection of colors and shapes. Spectacular!

Yikes, really love the POV on this one, Morris. Great diffused back-light cast upon the entire scene too, including into the deep gorge area.

Oh, WOW, Morris! This is very special, indeed! The struggle is epic , both literally and spiritually, and this photo says it all.

Wonderous light!!!

Sweet image Morris. 10/10 for the light too.

Wow - an amazing scene expertly captured. Congrats!!!

love this location

Morris: Spiked my -meter! I've always lusted for a mountaintop sunrise with clouds below the summit. Many kudos for a superb capture of a magical moment. >=))>

Congrats on the weekly pick, Morris. Very deserving indeed.

Hi Morris Congrats on a well deserved WP
Albert Darmo

Fire and Ice deluxe. I think this is definitely the best of the series you posted.

Congratulations Morris - this is wonderful. What a scene!

Congrats on the WP I can see why. Beautiful image. Love the warm/cool contrasts and the wispy clouds.

Very excellent!
Spectacular colours and perfect amt of detail in the shadowed areas.
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

Magnificent presentation! Congrats on your WP.