The Shining

The thumbnail on this shot does little justice to this one, and the larger version is sweet, so I'm sure blown up big on the wall it would be killer! The mist adds some nice subtle drama to a great all around scene. There's quite a bit to look at (dramatic clouds, mountainous shapes, water textures) so I think the black and white treatment adds a nice bit of simplicity here. Excellent shot, definitely the best monochrome I've seen here recently.

Stunning light show. So much drama with the clouds and mountain range. If I were to nit pick a little, my eye does get a little blocked up at the super dark island in the foreground. But it's not quite the same with that cropped out, either. Nevertheless, a beautiful image.

I love New Zealand. Well done Kah Kit.

That's a wee beauty I like the cool toned black and white look. It looks very Scottish.

Beautiful. The b/w is perfect here imo and it has created a wonderful mood. Very enjoyable to look at.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Wonderful light and very well captured. The b&w treatment really puts the emphasis the light itself. An excellent choice. Beautiful

Nice. The monochrome presentation really makes the textural contrasts stand out.

Great mood and light. I like the B&W treatment.

Hi Kah,

These one no need scale to know that these landscape is something big but I confess that a little boat would make this shot a Killer. This is just my mind trying to find a nit, because this shot is just great as the view and the light.

Perfect!!!

But what is the story behind the image?

Great capture Kah Kit. Wonderful light and works beautifully with your composition.

Stunning, eerie light Kah Kit. Very beautiful. I particularly like your B&W processing.

Wonderful landscape Kah and that sky looks terrific. Do you ever take a bad shot?

Gary.

really nice tones and light. Very nice.

What an epic scene. And your conversion is more than excellent! I really like the way you kept the island jet black as lends mystery and drama to this. The "Godbeams" and the peaks are just icing. And yes, the sparkles on the water are just another outstanding element. This is impressive.

Oooh, this is real nice! great light, nice conversion. I was just talking to a friend about his trip to the 'Stanley Hotel' in Estes Park, so i just had to comment

This is truly a treat for the eye. Really well done Kah Kit, So many great elements that all come together perfectly, and the processing is perfection.

This is about as good as it gets for a B&W, Kah Kit. I love the range of tones in this landscape along with the drama in the sky. As a final note the lighting is sublime.

Ed

Beautiful image Kah, love the light you've captured, and your choice to go bw with it. Lots to look at and enjoy here, well done!

Gorgeous light display Kah Kit. Perfect shot

Wonderful light on the mountains and water, superbly showcased by your post-processing decisions. Very effective and appealing work.

Striking chiaroscuro Kah. The textures on the water are to die for...Dramatic indeed!

What a beautiful part of the world. Cant wait to explore down there. Great catch and processing

aF

I somehow missed this image when you posted it - wow! I love everything about this and I think this is one of my favorites from your recent posts. The light is incredible and I love the processing. Really beautiful.

Wonderfully dark and moody!!!!!!!

Chris