Genesis
Uploaded: September 08, 2008
When monsoon season collides with icy rain.
Took this late yesterday afternoon on the way home from a friend's (Corrina Stoeffl of the NM Photo Club) artist reception in Abiquiu, NM.
I didn't stay at the reception long because I was itching to get out under that stormy sky. You may remember this peak as the famous Cerro Pedernal of Georgia O'Keefe fame. I found an old rutted road up to the highest point in a small Spanish village I happened upon last spring. I've promised myself ever since to go back when the skies are awesome.
I spent almost 1 1/2 hours on top of that high, narrow ridge above that secluded Spanish village I don't even know the name of, until the wind literally blew my tripod over (I caught it though) and blew me off balance! The rains started at that moment so I packed up.
I had been ready to climb that ridge if need be because I've waited for months for conditions to be right for this photo.
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 6/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 22.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Karen Slagle September 08, 2008
You know I think this is a stunning image, shot under less than ideal conditions. Sometimes the worst weather makes for the most awe inspiring images. Way to go Aggie...Sounds like you had fun. #994979Aggie Villanueva September 08, 2008
Thankx guys! Just wanted to tell you that my mom liked it so much she ordered a 24X36 giclee on watercolor fine art paper and mounted on 1/2 inch foam. And she's letting me have it! I've never seen my stuff printed that big and I'm as excited as a kid. #6430402ROLAN NARMAN September 08, 2008
Very powerful and nicely composed scenery Aggie! Well done! #6431226Tommy E. Burgess September 08, 2008
Superb capture Aggie! I love the dramatic feel and your composition is impeccable. Excellent!! #6431281KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 08, 2008
EXCELLENT DEPTH AND THE DETAILS HERE.KARU. #6431409
Jean E. Hildebrant September 09, 2008
A dramatic and majestic sky, Aggie! Worth your hard work! #6435456Aggie Villanueva September 09, 2008
Thank you all so much. You've really encouraged me! #6435492Jessica Jenney September 20, 2008
What a stunning capture, Aggie! It was worth waiting for! Amazing sky, lighting and earth tones! Magnificent! #6481086Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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