JACK LARSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Dramatic Sky
Posted by john4jack (Corvallis, Oregon, United States) on 26 April 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
First of all, I want to thank people for their very thoughtful responses to my posting yesterday's photograph in both color and B&W. I felt very honored by the seriousness of your comments.
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As for today, I wish to say that the various moods of the sky are magnetic for me. (For what it's worth, I really like this one in B&W as well; and at 3 a.m. in the morning, when I took a look at a conversion, I actually liked it better in B&W.)
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Because of a death in the family, I have to be out of town for a few days. Probably won't be able to do much commenting or responding.
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"Whether you want it to or not, a photo reproduces an atmosphere." Edouard Boubat
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
This is just magnificent - I am looking forward to viewing this in B&W also - but I don't know if it can top the color version Jack! Wonderful and beautiful image! I can just sit here and stare at this one!
26 Apr 2009 5:28am
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
I just read about your family - I hope that all is well and that everyone supports and cares for each other at a time of sorrow. Take Care!
26 Apr 2009 5:30am
@Scott Schilling: Thank you; my wife's mother who just turned 91.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I think you get your fair share of ominous clouds in the North West! This is no exception! I'm sorry to hear about the death in your family.
26 Apr 2009 5:39am
"Marie" :-) from perth, Australia
Hi Jack, firstly I would like to say hope you and your family are ok..... secondly I love your photo, dramatic is definately this sky...... unusual to see blue in with those dark black stormy looking clouds. Great photo.
26 Apr 2009 5:39am
@"Marie" :-): We're ok, but it has been quite rough on my wife and her brother.
Bill from Los Altos, United States
I'm a sucker for a great cloud skyscape. You've got a keeper here with the range of shape and color in this image. I imagine this sky would be a fantastic panorama if you couild stitch multiple together side by side.
26 Apr 2009 5:42am
@Bill: If I wasn't so lazy!!
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
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26 Apr 2009 6:17am
k@ from Paris, France
Magnetic, indeed ! You sky is ALIVE, how fabulous to be able to SEE this !
26 Apr 2009 6:41am
@k@: Thanks, Karine.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
This is stunning!!!! Golden linings to amazing clouds!!!!
Thank you for your reponse to my comment yesterday...I had to smile when i saw your comment to Flo (Zoom) yesterday and also her response to you lol!! It seems we may all have this internal struggle somethimes lol....Nice to know we are not alone:-)
26 Apr 2009 7:02am
@Linerberry: I think that we all have been there at one time or another.
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Please accept my condolences Jack . This sky is superb !
26 Apr 2009 7:50am
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you.
Momo from Montpellier, France
thanks Jack...that is just amazing color, form, drama...clouds are magic...
26 Apr 2009 8:32am
@Momo: Thank you, Morris.
@Marie LC: I'm still reflecting on your gorgeous lily.
zOOm from Paris, France
Jack, I feel sorry for you and yours. Hope you'll take care of you, and take the necessary time.
Your sky is a real beauty, dramatic, strong and threatening. My favorite.
26 Apr 2009 10:39am
@zOOm: Thank you, Florence.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
My sympathy to your and your family, Jack. You take care.
A very beautiful sky, excellent work.
26 Apr 2009 10:54am
@Betty: Thank you.
P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom
Lots of nice detail and unusual colour
26 Apr 2009 10:55am
@P J W Miller: I fired off a ton of shots in rapid succession. I was using a Nikkor 70-300mm VR.
Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland
An exquisite shot.
My sympathies on your loss, Jack.
26 Apr 2009 11:23am
@Sarah: Thank you, Sarah.
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
This captures ... or you captured such depth in those clouds. I wonder if will show as dramatically (or moreso) in B 'n W.
26 Apr 2009 12:03pm
@Judy: The more I played with it in Silver Efex Pro, the more I ended up liking the color version. No plans right now to post B&W.
Peggy M. from somewhere in, France
wow ! a very beautiful shot my friend. I love this sky, with a big impression of magnificent distress !
26 Apr 2009 12:23pm
@Peggy M.: Thank. Lovely self-portrait today; you are as lovely inside as you clearly are out.
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
A strong dramatic shot. Please accept my condolences.
26 Apr 2009 12:33pm
@Lee: Thank you, Lee.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Wow! The contrasts are excellent in the light and dark in the clouds. I like how you have captured the movement, wisps being left around the edges as they make their way across the sky. Good eye!
26 Apr 2009 1:17pm
@bluechameleon: Thanks, Sharon.
observing from North West, United Kingdom
Dramatic indeed it is..... I hear harps playing so I guess these are the Pearly Gates [. .]
26 Apr 2009 1:29pm
@observing: About as close as I will get!!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
This is amazing in color, but I can also imagine the drama and contrasts of a BW version, and would love to see this presented in that format.
26 Apr 2009 1:35pm
Don from spokane, United States
A fine, very dramatic shot of these great looking clouds. I especially like the wide range of tones from the white edges to the darkest parts of the cloud where I can see see a bit of detail. I was sorry to hear of your family's loss.
26 Apr 2009 1:48pm
@Don: Thank you, Don.
xavier cardell from menorca-barcelona, Spain
It is a really dramatic capture. You got volume and contrast
26 Apr 2009 2:16pm
@kerfendal: It kept coming in and out. In the morning, there was a skiff of snow.
Yvon from Orleans, France
very nice shot; this sky has fantastic colors
excellent capture, Jack
26 Apr 2009 2:44pm
@Yvon: Thank you, Yvon.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
A boiling soup of color and texture! AWESOME!
26 Apr 2009 2:44pm
Mariana from waterloo, Canada
Dramatic indeed , but I think it is over saturated . Correct me please if I am wrong !
26 Apr 2009 2:47pm
@Mariana: No saturation increase, but I did set the black point and increased the contrast a bit.
jim from sebastopol, United States
I send you and your family my condolences, my friend. may you and your loved ones be at peace.
26 Apr 2009 3:05pm
@jim: Thank you, Jim.
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
sky terrifying, but so beautiful with the light that would "break"!
friendships you a jack!
26 Apr 2009 3:34pm
@Polydactyle: Thank you.
Mathilde Collot from Fontainebleau, France
A dramatic that gives the sublime! amazing clouds as beautiful as threatening!
26 Apr 2009 3:46pm
@Mathilde Collot: Thank you, Mathilde
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Sure is ... lovely vibrant image.
I went back and took a look at your last two posts, really nicely done. We could do a lot worse than aspire to Adams. well done.
26 Apr 2009 4:35pm
@MontereyJohn: Thanks, John.
@MontereyJohn: I wondered why you were grayed out. Thanks for your kind words.
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Wow... marvelous sky and dramatic atmosphere.
26 Apr 2009 5:58pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Beautiful capture of the sky.....it looks rather threatening...
And so sorry about your loss......we look forward to you being back out here again.
26 Apr 2009 6:14pm
Toni from Eastern Washington, United States
My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mother-in-law, Jack.
This is stunning! Let me say it again, just in case you didn't catch that...This is stunning!! I love the warm, chocolatey tones and the light on the clouds. So powerful, ominous and hopeful, all at the same time.
26 Apr 2009 7:06pm
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
thinking of you and your family at this time. This is a stunning shot I really love it 5 stars from me
26 Apr 2009 8:52pm
Barbara from Florida, United States
My condolences, Jack to you and your family. 91 is a remarkable age to arrive at.
Your image has such emotion, perhaps very fitting and symbolic for this time.
Be well.
27 Apr 2009 12:11am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
I to find clouds very interesting and there is such drama in these ones
27 Apr 2009 12:13am
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Nice sunlight on those clouds, a dramatic feeling indeed.
27 Apr 2009 12:17am
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Very dramatic, I expect to hear "The Flying Dutchman" anu second now!
27 Apr 2009 12:18am
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
Look like time to run for cover. Very nice.
27 Apr 2009 1:21am
willow from Chelsea, United States
Wow! I'm speechless. Take care on your journey - sorry for your and your wife's loss.
27 Apr 2009 2:09am
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Wow! Love the drama! Fantastic exposure! Outstanding!
27 Apr 2009 4:36am
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Wonderful shot John!
Sorry to hear of the death in your family, condolences to you and your family.
27 Apr 2009 4:37am
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
That certainly is filed with drama. Super details in the clouds.
27 Apr 2009 4:50am
dj.tigersprout from New York City, USA, United States
dramatic and SUPERB!! wow!!
27 Apr 2009 5:30am
Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld (Old Pembroke Dock boy,Wales), Germany
First off,my condolances to you and yours !!
This is a wonderful shot..
27 Apr 2009 6:06am
Diane Schuller from Hythe, Canada
I too love dramatic skies especially a beautiful cloud and light formation like this. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
27 Apr 2009 3:21pm
Sarah Schneider Photography from Lancaster, United States
Very strong picture, Jack. And I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
29 Apr 2009 6:52pm
dkc from Xanthi, Greece
Very dramatic scene...you did a fantastic job capturing those clouds with this kind of lighting. Amazing!
I am really sorry for your loss too.
29 Apr 2009 7:38pm
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Beautiful. You did a good job capturing the beauty of these clouds and light.
Sorry to learn of the death in your family.
3 May 2009 10:49am
Nikon D300
1/1250 second
F/10.0
ISO 200
165 mm (35mm equiv.)