Rising Above the Chaos

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 13, 2014115 views12 comments

Denali as viewed from Kesugi Ridge in Denali State Park. Kesugi Ridge is a wonderful place to backpack - incredible views of Denali without the crowds (or so I hear - I've not been to the National Park yet). Definitely best viewed large. B&W conversion in Silver Efex Pro 2.

Canon 5d Mk II
70-200mm @ 200mm

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on August 14, 2014 at 12:39 AM

What a fantastic image! So much going on from sharp defined foreground to misty background. Great mood and depth and Denali suspended in space. Love it.

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on August 14, 2014 at 1:06 AM

Riveting, makes me want to stare for a while.

The jagged peaks are fascinating and rugged. The High One peeking through the cloud really adds to the mystique.

I might be tempted to crop a wee bit from the top.

Registered on January 15, 2009, 13 Posts, 772 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 14, 2014 at 1:36 AM

Beautiful image Jon. Great drama and I love the layering. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 14, 2014 at 9:02 AM

The B&W conversion adds a real sense of drama, mystery and power to this image. Great image and very well done.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 14, 2014 at 10:46 AM

Powerful and dramatic Jon! Great tonality in the B&W conversion. Those clouds really add a sense of movement. Great image!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on August 14, 2014 at 11:07 AM

Fantastic, Jon. Rugged beyond believe and at the same time very inviting to explore in this image. Superb B/W presentation......Wow

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on August 14, 2014 at 11:42 AM

This is quite dramatic. I love the B&W treatment. Denali poking through the clouds adds to the sense of scale. Nicely done, Jon!

--P

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 14, 2014 at 4:28 PM

Jon, This is really an excellent b&w image. An awesome scene and your b&w conversion was done to perfection imo. Beautiful work!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 14, 2014 at 11:14 PM

The drama showing in the BW conversion grabs me nicely, and it would be a nice image even without Denali. Denali peaking through is nice icing.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 15, 2014 at 7:23 PM

A splendid image Jon. Your choice for B&W is perfect. Wonderful balance tone wise.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 15, 2014 at 7:57 PM

I really like the comp and black and white treatment. It just feels inconsistent with the dark upper clouds and the very light clouds in the middle. I think balancing the cloud brightness and contrast would make this even more dramatic.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 18, 2014 at 4:38 PM

WOW! Another WOW. Breathtaking image Jon. Wonderful conversion and processing. Well done.

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