This is a shot I return to every year, mainly because its so far away that I can’t just nip there and reshoot it. Every time I feel I make it better. There was this version 3 years ago with blown out sky but nice contrast. Then this version last year with HDR to reduce the blown sky issue but left it lacking contrast. Now I’ve done this version. No blown out sky and just enough contrast I think. I really need to go back up there after I get the 5Dm2 and 17-40L. The one thing thats lacking is sharpness. That crisp pin sharp landscape look you would find in Ansel Adams work.

Ben Nevis | Posted at 2pm on 21/11/08 | Filed Under: Black-and-White, Canon-10D, HDR, Landscapes, Scotland |


  1. timdp 21.11.08 / 3pm

    This one is def. your best yet.

  2. MrB 21.11.08 / 9pm

    I agree this is the best of the three. Great impact and contrast yet it holds the best detail. You are improving.
    Ansel Adams watch out - this is a great shot.

  3. Adam Patterson 22.11.08 / 12am

    Great Contrast, i like the Gent in the bottom left.

    Good Shot.

  4. Mark 22.11.08 / 2am

    I prefer this of the three; a lovely sparkle to the highlights, although I think the underside of the clouds and very tops of the hills are a bit clogged up.

    To be fair to your gear, Adams was shooting 5×4/10×8!

  5. gabriel 22.11.08 / 3pm

    incredible photo….great contrast..
    wow…

  6. Massimo Belloni 22.11.08 / 5pm

    Absolutely wonderful and very well done. Bravo!

  7. Mike Bartholomew 24.11.08 / 1am

    It’s interesting seeing 3 versions of the same image. The latest is definately the best which is a great demonstration of progress.

  8. Pradeep 24.11.08 / 5pm

    Lovely treatment!! Great HDR, fantastic work :)

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