Grand Finale

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 18, 2012293 views23 comments

After seeing Matt's recent post from the Tetons it reminded me of a similar capture I made while there in late September. This powerful storm cell moved across the Teton range and brought frequent lightning strikes with it, unfortunately I wasn't able to get a shot with the lightning though.

Thanks for looking and please view the LARGER version!

Nikon D300s
1/125 Sec. @ f/13
ISO 200

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

What a powerful scene. The light-dark-light layers in the image contrast nicely. The clouds are epic. Processing looks pretty perfet to me, the larger view realy shines- very 3D.

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on November 18, 2012 at 12:45 PM

I really appreciate your use of B+W, especially since this image has a softer glow, lacking real sharp contrast. It's great you caught a massive storm cloud with this landscape, without making this all too dramatic, and intense looking. At least those were my impressions...

The large version is even better!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 18, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Very dynamic image. This image works really well in B&W. I like the way the white in the clouds and the white in the plants compliment each other.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on November 18, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Excellent!!!!! Excellent B&W conversion, love the clouds.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 18, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Zack, This made a fantastic b/w image. The large version was a real treat for me to look at! Excellent work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 18, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Zack,

Awesome! What a fantastic sky and cloud arrangement - very dramatic! But what tops if off for me is the glow of the sage or rabbit brush. The tonal range and contrasts are just beautiful here. As mentioned, the large view rocks!

Outstanding b&w.

Lon

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Comment posted by Peyton Hale on November 18, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Zack, this is an epic capture and stellar processing to boot!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Lots of energy in this image. Add the excellent b&w conversion and you've got a winner. Large version is intense.

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Comment posted by Ant on November 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Amazing! The clouds in the large view are breathtaking. Splendid b&w...

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Comment posted by Justin Richardson on November 18, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Great composition..you can really feel that storm blowing in. The b&w sets this off imo.

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on November 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Excellent B&W image! I love the beautiful tonalities in the sky and the details in the FG. Great drama.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 18, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Wow! Simply excellent! I'll bet this will make a fine print.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 18, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Wow! Would hardly even need the mountains for this. Only thought might might be to up the contrast (and drama) in the clouds to the left of center.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 18, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Beautiful! I might consider adding a bit of contrast to the mountains for a bit more pop in the center of the image. Might even add a touch to the clouds, but both are very minor suggestions. Sweet image!!!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM

Outstanding, Zack.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on November 18, 2012 at 11:52 PM

Nice composition and B&W tones generally, but the depth and energy of those clouds - wow.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 19, 2012 at 11:07 AM

A fine B&W. Classic kind of epic landscape. Well done!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 19, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Outstanding B&W Zack. Wonderful drama and tonal range. The contrast is just right.

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Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on November 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Love it Zack! Great bw processing!

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Comment posted by Tom Hilton on November 19, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Great shot Zack,
love it

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on November 19, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Really nice composition. The B&W conversion is very nice. Love the larger version.