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1/26/08 - Blue Ridge Mountains

A common sight along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park - or at least common on the type of day that I choose to visit. I recall being somewhat awestruck the first time I saw a scene like this five years ago (other than from a plane). But, then, maybe I'm easily impressed.
It makes for an interesting technical exercise to get the focus and the exposure (especially) right so as to retain detail and tones without losing the mystery. Of course lighting on a day like this has a very small tonal range so it's not really that hard to do.

Nikon D70
1/100s f/16.0 at 165.0mm full exif

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Tom Briggs27-Jan-2008 21:17
Dynamite photo, Ed ... and the b/w treatment is perfect
April 26-Jan-2008 22:26
As others have written, a wonderful moment with beautiful composition and tones. It makes me feel suspended somewhere between the earth and sky...
Guest 26-Jan-2008 18:37
Excellent capture. I really like how the mountains appear out of the fog. Black and white works really well here. Voted.
Jan Frode Aase26-Jan-2008 16:06
Wonderful tones and curves. Great composition. V
Bryan Ramsay26-Jan-2008 15:39
Very nice Ed! I need to make this trip sometime soon! -BJ