North Face Dusting | Aug '07

This is a shot from the Cloud Cap viewpoint, taken about three weeks ago, after a couple of storms left a dusting of snow above about the 8500 foot level. This is a late afternoon shot, with the sun dropping behind Barrett Spur just as the clouds broke away from the mountain. Very dramatic, but tough to photograph! Comments and suggestions appreciated, as always.

Tom

Olympus E-300, ISO 200, telephoto lens at 33mm, polarizer

That's very cool, Tom. I like the ridgelines of sunlit trees and the layer of mist wandering through. Perhaps in a selection of the mountain area, add a little fill light via your raw converter? Just a little more light on the mountain would make this so special, I think. Hope you'll repost if you give it a try and like the result?

Looks like the lighting was too indirect to be of a success. I'm liking the view from where this was shot from, though...

I agree with Ned on the lighting. Another trip may be in order.

Thanks - and no arugment on trying this one again! This is a spot that I never tire of visiting. Thanks for the comments, all.

Tom

I love the way the clouds frame the upper reaches, but agree about the lighting.