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Photo posted by gary phillips in the Landscape gallery on 08/28/17 at 6:34 pm EST
Registered on 10/24/13, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on 08/28/17 at 7:45 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Beautiful and dramatic, Gary. The large version shows this one nicely. Of course, this is all about the sky, but I love the tones and texture in the foreground which also adds a nice anchor and a sense of scale. Nicely done!
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Preston Birdwell
Columbia, California, USA
NPN 429 | California Nature Photographers (CANP) Moderator | 'NPN Discussion' Moderator
“If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well, that comes a little cheaper" Author Unknown |
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Comment posted by scott lanz on 08/29/17 at 09:16 am EST
Registered on 11/14/03, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Awesome again, Gary. You are fortunate to be able to experience and photograph these events, but that does not minimize in any way your ability to photograph and then process them to bring out the drama. The comp and processing in this one are both excellent. The last two images would look great on a wall side by side. 
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scott lanz
Youngstown, Ohio
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 08/29/17 at 11:47 am EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
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A wonderful view of these storm clouds, Gary. My favorite part is how small the mountains are, which shows off the size of the storm clouds. The textures and tones are great. Yes, those "hanging down bubble clouds" called mammatus are a signature of a violent storm.
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Mark Seaver
Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
seaverphotos.com
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 08/29/17 at 12:45 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
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Incredibly beautiful cloud formation, interpretation, and presentation. I like this one more than the one with lightening I think. It's interesting how important that small layer of sunlight on the distant land is to the overall composition. Also, how the light and drama builds up from bottom to top of image as you raise your eyes. Excellent image IMO.
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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on 08/29/17 at 8:40 pm EST
Registered on 12/02/14, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
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Alberto Patiño Douce
Athens, GA, USA
Four Billion Years Website
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Comment posted by John Williams on 08/29/17 at 11:24 pm EST
Registered on 09/06/07, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
I enjoy that the drama in the clouds looks surreal in comparison to the land being less so. (It's more "grounded."  )
Did you happen to take one with more land? I wonder if it might be a better balance if there was a bit more, but honestly I'd have to see it to compare.
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John Williams
www.tranquilviews.com
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I often have wandered in deep contemplation, It seems that the mind runs wild when you're all alone. -John Denver
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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on 08/30/17 at 2:12 pm EST
Registered on 11/24/06, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Gary,
You're killing us with all your fantastic and dramatic b&w landscapes. How do you manage to continue this roll? This no less spectacular than so many of your images.
What is impressive here is the scale. The landscape, those are mountains! A cinder cone, a vast landscape. And that landscape is being dwarfed by the ominous clouds. This is awesome.
Trying hard to come up with a suggestion for improvement, or even a little nitpick... but can't find anything. 
Lon
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To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/30/17 at 5:53 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Gary, That is some impressive cloud formations. Great job with this comp and your always excellent b&w processing. This is very cool!
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on 08/30/17 at 10:47 pm EST
Registered on 02/07/04, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
I am totally blown away by those drama laden clouds, Gary. This has an ominous feel to it, but is inviting at the same time with the light on the landscape. Your B&W processing is superb as always. Great work on this.
Ed
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 08/31/17 at 10:08 am EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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Epic sky! Sweet image and processing looks spot on.
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- John Mason
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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on 09/03/17 at 7:28 pm EST
Registered on 05/28/04, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
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What a fascinating cloud formation! The lines, shapes and contrasts in the clouds are outstanding. I think I see some mammatus clouds as well. Outstanding!
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Brian Schrayer
Nashville, TN
"The mountains sing your glory, hallelujah, the canyons echo sweet amazing grace. My spirit sails the mighty gales are bellowing your name, and I've got nothing to say." Andrew Peterson, "Nothing to Say" |
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Comment posted by Anil Rao on 09/04/17 at 12:59 pm EST
Registered on 11/15/03, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments
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What a lovely scene. It is amazing how you have managed to portray the clouds, which really dominate over this vast landscape. Everything has fallen into place -- from the composition to the light. Stunning!
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Anil Rao
Santa Clara, California
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