Photos from a mountaintop

[dhayton]

I was experimenting with gradient maps and gradient fill overlays. Two different results.

[Alfred]

More great results, Darin! Wonderfully atmospheric.

 

Keep up the good work. :)

[dhayton]

Alfred,

thanks for the kind words. I keep experimenting.

 

Best,
Darin

[KarenWestphal]

I think you should try capturing the sunset or sunrise! It would look more beautiful from mountain view!

[dhayton]

You're right, sunset would be better (sunrise from the top of this particular mountain isn't all that great) provided the Southern California haze didn't overwhelm the image. But this particular hike wasn't built around taking a photo. I had a few free hours to get in a nice hike. Precisely because the images were uninspiring, I experimented with more processing.