Fires below Dhaulagiri

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 30, 2015187 views10 comments

This image was taken a couple of years back while trekking in Annapurna sanctuary in Nepal. The prominent peak to the left is Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Fires, which can be observed in the foothills below, created the layers of smoke. Appreciate any comments and/or suggestions. Thanks

5DII, 24-105 f/4 L @ 58mm, polarizer, 2 stop GND
ISO 100, f/8, 3.2 sec

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on December 30, 2015 at 10:44 PM

This is absolutely fantastic, Dave. The layers give this scene a wonderful sense of depth and I love the atmospherics with the smoke. Keep them coming.

Ed

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on December 31, 2015 at 2:42 AM

I love this one even more than your previous take on this scene! This one feels more complete and I think the colors are more appealing. The only thing I am thinking about is maybe a bit more detail in the dark foreground, since it makes up more of the comp this time. But I am not sure about that, it might also distract from what is going on in the distance. Small nit, this is sweet stuff!

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on December 31, 2015 at 2:48 AM

An amazing beautiful scene, with sweet light and color!

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on December 31, 2015 at 4:39 AM

Well that is pretty badas. Nice work.

aF

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on December 31, 2015 at 9:18 AM

This is a very nice image, Dave. I like it a lot. The layers with the mist in the distance is very appealing. A couple of thoughts: A. The dark fg. I would try to bring out more detail or make it completely dark. The fact that most is black but some has very slight detail seems a bit off. B. It would be nice if that mist area was a cooler color. I would try to cool the entire image and bring back the warmer sky. I would try that as an experiment and see if it works. These are minor suggestions because the image is really great as is.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 31, 2015 at 6:11 PM

Just beautiful Dave! The almost muted color is working well, enhancing the atmosphere and conditions. The term "purple haze" comes to mind (have to be old enough to know the reference.)

No nits or suggestions; the tones are wonderful and appropriate.

Lon

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Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on December 31, 2015 at 9:50 PM

Beautiful image, Dave. I like the dark foreground ridge, I would consider cropping a bit of it off though, so it joins the first smoke lit ridge line and starts the V pattern of those lovely purple canyon lines.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on January 2, 2016 at 8:13 AM

Love it. The contrasting tones of the fog and warm bg work very well. I think the limited detail in the shadows helps lead my eye to the peaks. Well done, looks like a great trek.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 3, 2016 at 10:42 AM

Beautiful!! The smoke provides sweet layers and a great sense of mystery. I really like this image.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 3, 2016 at 10:00 PM

Hi Dave

All the different color tones and form, work wonderfully well together. would not change a thing

Albert Darmo
Canada

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