I was treated to some dramatic weather while in the Smoky Mountains. This scene was taken just after a Tornado warning.
I opted for more stylized version of the scene. Started with Clean, then PB for effect.
I converted to B/W, did some tonal balancing to taste. Better than color, the black and white felt more dramatic and closer to being there............The the transfer to the forum resulted in a bit warmer of an image, than on my screen at home.
Nikon D3s
48mm
f/14
1/160 sec
Thanks for the look. Comments welcome...........
06-01-2011, 08:05 AM
Steve Bein
very nice effect and change to B&W.
06-01-2011, 09:30 AM
Mark Fuge
Nice image and application, Jay.
Your vision style is emerging. :w3
06-01-2011, 05:43 PM
Dave Woeller
Very impressive and dramatic. I particularly like the rays of ligh on the mountain
06-01-2011, 07:04 PM
denise ippolito
Jay, You have such a great eye. I love the filtering and the dramatic look of the image. What I like most are all the diagonal lines. The trees look like flames. Fantastic!:S3:
06-01-2011, 09:12 PM
Jay Sheinfield
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
06-02-2011, 10:11 AM
Indranil Sircar
Jay, this is a beautiful composition. I love the intersecting slopes with the light and shadow play. I agree b&w did bring out the tonal quality of the image in addition to your use of the filter. Nicely done.
06-03-2011, 03:36 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Jay, this is beautiful. The PB with the B&W looks fabulous!