Posted by Jesse Speer on February 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM
From an unnamed valley in the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Minutes after this was shot, I retreated to the false safety of my tent for one of the more frightening lightning storms I've ever endured.
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on my previous post. You can see more of final "Illumination" portfolio here.
It's a pretty amazing portfolio, Jesse, somewhat grim but beautiful and mystical take on mountain landscapes. The shot of the Crestones just blows me away!
Posted by Paul Martin on February 17, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Beautiful work, Jesse - I really like your processing on these. The angled light and deep shadows really give these images some real pop.
Posted by Jeremy Week on February 17, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Very nice!! The clouds really look menacing.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 17, 2011 at 2:27 PM
I love the spotlighting on the peak. One of the best in your amazing portfolio.
Posted by Don Grall on February 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM
This is ridiculously superb! Right time, right place, right lens, right camera, and the photographer to put it all together. Wow!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on February 17, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Another amazing B&W post. Good job Jesse.
Posted by Stephen Weaver on February 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM
One word: Stunning!!
Posted by Joseph Kayne on February 17, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 17, 2011 at 5:55 PM
God I hate you. And I mean that in the most endearing way possible.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM
Who said 'ridiculously superb'?
Well, he was right. This is b&w landscape photography at it's very best. 'Nuff said.
Posted by Jeremy Kessler on February 17, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Awesome! Defiantly some of the best b&w I've ever seen.
Posted by Lance Burch on February 17, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Spectacular Jesse...you've captured and processed a perfect moment.
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on February 17, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Jesse, I like this quite a bit. Only critique I can give is the few white spots (snow) in the otherwise black mountain in the background. I would look at just darkening these as I found them to be a distraction from the lit peak itself.
Posted by Bret Edge on February 18, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The master strikes again. This rocks, Jesse. Dramatic, powerful, imposing. I love it.
Posted by Stan Rose on February 18, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Extremely cool! This might be my fav of the linked portfolio set.
Pretty spectacular! I have a feeling I would like to see more left and right of this peak for a panorama. I'd like to see this in person as a large print.
Another that makes me want to see it large is the first of the collection with the shadow of the mountains.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on February 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM
I'm sitting here covered in drool. What a stunning series, Jesse. You're really on to something here.
Posted by Morris McClung on February 18, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Another impressive series, Jesse! Such great dramatic contrast. I love being on this journey of where your vision is leading you.
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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25 repliesThank you to everyone who shared feedback on my previous post. You can see more of final "Illumination" portfolio here.
Well, he was right. This is b&w landscape photography at it's very best. 'Nuff said.
Another that makes me want to see it large is the first of the collection with the shadow of the mountains.