Another Planet

I didnt know you had been making trip to Mars, Koveh, your gas bills must be enormous
Anyhow, an interesting shot! The radials work really well here--any idea why the clouds are so streaked--almost looks like a super long exposure but the stars say otherwise? I like the comp a lot, my only suggestion would be to burn down the fg highlights slightly--i know they were moonlit but i think it would look more natural not quite so bright.

Thanks for the feedback Stan. The clouds and stars are both from the same image. The clouds seem extremely streaked because of how fast they were moving across the sky. I will look at toning down the foreground highlights a tad, but I was actually thinking of bringing up the highlights int he background instead of toning down the foreground, but that is just personal preference.

Definitely an out if this world image. I love how the clouds reflect the lines in the foreground. Nothing I can add or suggest, looks pretty dang good as is.

Friggin awesome!!!!!

koveh, i think this is outstanding. i would be curious to see a color version of this shot!

redicu fing less! We need to team up my man!

Awesome shot Koveh! Nice leading lines and the combination of streaked clouds and stars puts this over the top.

Un...freakin...real. Killer work

aF

Great shot(s) Koveh. Really looks like another planet. Powerfull comp with lots of leading lines.

This is like something out of a scifi movie. The symmetry works so well here. Incredible work!

Stark and dramatic. Great shot

Thanks all.

Mark, I definitely want to spend more time exploring this location, so lets make plans for next year.

Killer comp and B&W conversion Koveh. Powerful indeed!

Wow!

Koveh,

This is just fantastic! It's rare that a photographer can capture and combine the sky and foreground so cohesively. The way the sky and land echo each other is amazing. The landscape, from Mars as someone already mentioned. Executed masterfully - this is a superb capture.

Lon

Certainly one of the most creative and effective images I can recall seeing from this location. I'd say your efforts were well-rewarded here. Excellent work.

Very creative - a sci-fy look to this that I really like. I'm wondering why the base of the clouds looks a little darker that the clouds above it. Not sure if it is a result of the blend, or it's just the cloud. I guess I might expect the cloud brightness to be more even, especially with the longer exposure needed to the sky.stars. A standing cloud, or lenticular cloud might give this effect over a longer exposure. If you could shed some light on this that would be great.

Harry, good eye. That is actually due to a little too heavy handed dodging and burning. I just looked at the RAW file before I hit the dodge/burn and the cloud, although lighter on the horizon than above, goes all the way down, so it is not the blend. Looks like some heavy contrast in that area caused that to darken. Easy enough to fix..thanks.

Very cool other-worldly image. Great stuff/

What a beautiful other-worldly and dramatic shot. All the textures come together well through the excellent composition. Congrats!

I saw this on 500px. Awesome work here, In my opinion, this is the most creative and best image in your portfolio

Thanks James! Glad you came away with a killer shot from this location as well bro.

Awesome composition, sky & perspective!!

Loved it at 500px and glad you posted it here. Love the concept and execution. This really is in a class all its own.

You absolutely nailed this one Koveh! I think the centered comp works well here, especially since the clouds seem to radiate toward the corners from the center. The detail is nice and crisp throughout and although very well lit for a night shot, I wouldn't change a thing as it adds to the surreal nature of this shot. While there are absolutely no nits with this B&W version, I too am curious what a color version looks like? In any case, this is out of the park good, you're killin me buddy

Wow!

live everything
especially the leading lines and the glowing stars

Very cool shot Koveh! Would not change a thing!

Awesome

How did this look in color Koveh? I would love to see a comparison.

Thanks for the feedback all. I did not even process this one with the intent to go color, so I may have to go back and do that and see how it looks. =)

Oh yeah this is GREAT!

Best I've seen from that location. Awesome!!!

Pretty fantastic and very creative. Looks like something MC Escher might have created. By the way, where is this "amazing location"?

Thanks Roger. This is a place called White Pocket, deep inside Vermilion Cliffs.

Awesome work Koveh - really unique stuff. I love the composition and your vision for this particular piece of art. Congrats - Michael

Amazing Koveh, well done.

should have gotten 60+ comments

This should be a very large print in a gallery- amazing geometry

Just beautiful - the B&W treatment works perfectly
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

Another fantastic shoot.

Great work, Koveh.

Koveh, congrats on the WP. I like how the radiating lines of the clouds and foreground mirror each other.

WOW!!! AWESOME image Koveh!!! I love the black and white rendition- that was a very clever artistic choice. A very unique and compelling image!