tonydwolfe
The Edge of Forever
So, spring is slowly rolling back through my mountains. At this elevation the trees aren't really budding yet, but at sunset with the sun in the background it hides that to an extent. This is Cowee Mountain Overlook along the blue ridge parkway, one of my favorite places to shoot sunset, that's both accessible, and gives a stunning view. Of course I knew what the weather conditions were before I went, and had planned to hit Craggy visitor center. I wasn't even going to stop here, but I noticed that the rays were really clear at this overlook, so I took a chance. This was an hour and a half before sunset. After taking this shot I drove on, only to discover that the rays were behind me, and the clouds ahead were not as energetic. So, in the interest of saving the drive, and not missing a shot I went back to ride out sunset on hopes and dreams.
ISO: 160
Aperture: f11
SS: 1/160
Focal: 16mm
Four shot across panorama using exposure bracketing.
The Edge of Forever
So, spring is slowly rolling back through my mountains. At this elevation the trees aren't really budding yet, but at sunset with the sun in the background it hides that to an extent. This is Cowee Mountain Overlook along the blue ridge parkway, one of my favorite places to shoot sunset, that's both accessible, and gives a stunning view. Of course I knew what the weather conditions were before I went, and had planned to hit Craggy visitor center. I wasn't even going to stop here, but I noticed that the rays were really clear at this overlook, so I took a chance. This was an hour and a half before sunset. After taking this shot I drove on, only to discover that the rays were behind me, and the clouds ahead were not as energetic. So, in the interest of saving the drive, and not missing a shot I went back to ride out sunset on hopes and dreams.
ISO: 160
Aperture: f11
SS: 1/160
Focal: 16mm
Four shot across panorama using exposure bracketing.