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Revelation

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Posted by Jesse Speer on February 4, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Revelation
An appropriate title for the subject matter, but also for the recent discovery of this image in my archives. It's from 2005 ... a spontaneous image made while driving up Mosquito Pass. I was driving in near zero visibility until this moment - when the scenery and morning light appeared suddenly out of the fog. Canon 20D + 17-40mm.

Another candidate for a series of toned "earth and sky" images I'm working on. Thanks for looking!
Posted by Erik Stensland on February 4, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Toned and another left-hand tilt. :biggrin: I like this a lot. The trees and bushes create a great frame. The fog and clouds create a sense of mystery. Another winner!
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 4, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Yeah, the dominant trees on the right make the whole thing look like it leans, but then you look at the other trees and realize it's just converging lines from a WA lens! Who cares?! It's an awe-inspiring shot.
Posted by Morris McClung on February 4, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Ditto what Todd said, and it's just another great treatment with your toning.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on February 4, 2009 at 9:17 PM
It's art and I dig it! Feel free to experiment and show us new stuff any time. :cool:
Posted by Don Grall on February 4, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Love the misty feel and the drunken trees.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on February 5, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Cool! Love the rays in the sky and the ethereal feel!
Posted by Gabi Lach on February 5, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful, Jesse. Amazing mood you have here. Love the mist contrasting the foreground objects. The sky is awesome too. Great capture. :toast:
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 5, 2009 at 4:06 PM
I'll bet this was a pretty cool event to witness. The duotone treatment is working well here too. The convergence is a little unsettling.
Posted by Michael Renner on February 5, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Jesse,

I love your split toning work. This is another fantastic image. I don't mind the tilt in this one or your bridge image, as I think it helps give it that ethereal, dream-like quality. Top notch stuff Mr Speer.

These images really got me inspired to try this with a few of my own images. I've gotten some decent results, but I think I like how your images are just a little more subdued in terms of the toning saturation...