I've looked at clouds

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 11, 2015177 views8 comments

"I've looked at clouds from both sides now"

Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere,
I've looked at clouds that way.

I am fascinated by the clouds in Alaska. The came and went, changing all the time, as well as the landscape. I shot many pictures of them but usually as an addition to another subject. But in this picture I made it about them. I drove along the Denali highway with the rented suv and stared up at the sky. Now and then I would rush out to take the perfect picture and drive on, only to be inspired again and another stop. And so the day went in joyful search of these wondrous objects.

Please provide any critiques and suggestions. Thanks.

Canon 6D, 24-105mm @55mm, 1/1250, ISO 800, F10.0

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on May 11, 2015 at 10:42 AM

Yes, clouds are some fascinating stuff, I agree! This is a nice peaceful photo, with the big tree working well in the comp. My only suggestion would be to maybe take a slightly faster shutter speed next time, to prevent the whites from getting clipped. That has to be the biggest curse of digital photography, clipping highlights....

Registered on September 30, 2012, 116 Posts, 2257 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Falley on May 11, 2015 at 11:19 AM

Igor:

Just one of several million possible cloud images on the drive, always changing! The trees give a great leading curve to the left showing depth. Near far compositions are always a good bet and the dwarf Birch in the foreground add a lot, even a small tint of orange. On my screen the highlights in the clouds are burned out a little, which depending on the raw image may allow some recovery of the tones and textures there.

The Denal highway is always a great drive through wilderness, the main point not to drive so as to "get there" since you are "there".

Regards: Tom

Registered on November 21, 2014, 189 Posts, 454 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on May 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM

the main point not to drive so as to "get there" since you are "there".

Thanks, Tom. I like that. Very true.

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 11, 2015 at 11:39 AM

This is a fine "cloudscape", Igor. and it's set off very well by the tree on the right. A beautiful blue sky, a great collection of cumulus clouds and enough land to keep things interesting.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 11, 2015 at 1:57 PM

Nice cloudscape. I would agree with the other comments on the cloud highights.

I have always wanted to get up to Alaska. After I retire, some day...........

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on May 11, 2015 at 3:59 PM

I like the composition a lot, Igor, but the light feels a bit harsh and contrasty in places. Maybe a good candidate for a monochrome?

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 13, 2015 at 12:30 PM

Igor, The cloud highlightes are already mentioned and other than that this is a very pretty scene. It's very inviting and makes me wish I was standing there. Beautiful country! Nick

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on May 14, 2015 at 9:52 PM

Hi Igor,

I really enjoy your vision on framing up this image, and the flow of the scene works very well for me with the coniferous trees leading the eye nicely. I agree with the other comments on the whites in the clouds, but I think the whites could be worked out to make this image very nice.

Registered on February 20, 2007, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments