Break on Through

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 13, 2016159 views14 comments

Nikon D 700
Nikon 28-70 @ 51 mm
f 11 @ 1/40 sec
ISO 100
cable release & tripod

This is my homage to the Doors. Seeing my brother's post from Shenandoah made me think that I had not posted anything from there for awhile so I thought now would be a good time. I had seen crepuscular rays before, but this is the only time I have seen them radiate upward and downward at the same time.

As always thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM

....but this is the only time I have seen them radiate upward and downward at the same time.

Me too, Ed. Can't say I recall seeing this happen with the sun breaking through top & bottom of a cloud formation in the past. An interesting happenstance and a good catch....... laugh

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on February 14, 2016 at 11:08 AM

Oh wow, what a glorious display of crepuscular rays! I have seen them going up and down, but never at the same time! I really like the difference in the sky above and below the main cloud. Adds a lot of drama to this gorgeous photo.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on February 14, 2016 at 11:19 AM

I'm wondering why just the sky by itself is often considered a weaker composition. I like the current composition but the upper 2/3's is carrying it. A composition without any horizon, just the blue clouds is very pleasing to me.

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on February 14, 2016 at 2:46 PM

Wow, some beautiful and unique lighting conditions. The comp works well but the downward rays are especially nice. I think a horizontal crop would also work well.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 14, 2016 at 4:14 PM

That is some wonderful light, Ed. The rays of light are really nice and pretty cool going below and above the clouds both. I think a horizontal crop of the lower part also would work very nice, as Dave mentioned.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 14, 2016 at 4:17 PM

Very cool sky. I like your title, too. Appropriate.

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on February 14, 2016 at 7:25 PM

What an interesting composition. I look at this image and think of a mirrored images of good and bad demonstrated through nature. I like the calming hues in the lower portion. I would prefer the upper portion removed , but then it would be another beautiful sunset. Just a personal opinion, but definitely an image that stimulates the mind.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 14, 2016 at 7:42 PM

Ed,

What a glorious moment! And great title too!

Not much to improve on here, but perhaps some selection techniques to enhance the rays? I'm not thinking about increasing contrast in the clouds either. It's too bad you weren't on the next ridge over to offer an unobstructed view of the far landscape, but I guess this will just have to do. ;-)

Lon

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 15, 2016 at 9:31 AM

Stunning sky Ed. I also like te hint of autumn color in the lower right.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 15, 2016 at 9:35 AM

Ed, there a fine sense of spaciousness here. It has the feeling of an inspirational poster, with it's emphasis on the sky and the crepuscular rays.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on February 15, 2016 at 2:07 PM

A beautiful and uplifting capture of a moment in time Ed. The hint of fall color along the bottom is a nice way to anchor this image, and the sweet sun rays make this image special. Also, I enjoy the color and textures in the clouds.
Beautiful work

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on February 15, 2016 at 4:05 PM

Beautiful vista, would have loved to see that! Yes, the upp and down rays really are striking.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on February 16, 2016 at 12:03 PM

So cool! I have always loved light in cloud effects!!! Congrats.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 18, 2016 at 4:03 PM

Hi Ed

A mesmerizing capture of light and cloud formations. wonderfully composed with beautiful color..

Albert Darmo
Canada

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