After the Storm

[Jay Sheinfield]

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...........

[Steve Bein]

very nice effect and change to B&W.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Jay.

Your vision style is emerging.

[Dave Woeller]

Very impressive and dramatic. I particularly like the rays of ligh on the mountain

[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!

[Jay Sheinfield]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

[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.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Jay, this is beautiful. The PB with the B&W looks fabulous!