Mark Burgess
About the Image(s)
This landscape was taken at Skippers Canyon, an old gold mining area. Its a couple of years old but I have recently looked at some of my back catalog for black and white options.
8 comments posted
Mark, this is a fantastic shot. I love the "Rays of God" and the multiple layers of mountains. It works perfectly in B&W. That was a good choice.
I can't think of anything that would improve your photograph. It's truly beautiful. Well done!   Posted: 12/07/2025 22:26:12
I can't think of anything that would improve your photograph. It's truly beautiful. Well done!   Posted: 12/07/2025 22:26:12
Thanks Pete   Posted: 12/12/2025 01:58:58
Hi Mark. I've been here too! A very interesting place. The black and white conversion has helped bring out the texture in the grass and rocks. I wonder whether cropping out some of that prominent mountain on the left-hand side would help bring the focus even more onto that lovely light. I love the different layers in those mountains in the background.   Posted: 12/08/2025 00:26:24
Thanks Suzanne for the suggestion. I will have a play with that   Posted: 12/09/2025 20:36:39
Hi Mark,
I love the depth and layers in mountains, the fog and the light. I think it is a perfect capture and I wouldn't change anything.   Posted: 12/09/2025 21:04:21
I love the depth and layers in mountains, the fog and the light. I think it is a perfect capture and I wouldn't change anything.   Posted: 12/09/2025 21:04:21
Thanks Anna   Posted: 12/12/2025 01:59:12
Beautiful scene and a fantastic black-and-white choice.
The layered mountains are gorgeous, but the eye doesn't quite know where to settle. Consider subtly increasing contrast or local clarity on one dominant ridge or light band (perhaps where the light hits mid-distance peaks) so there's a clear visual anchor that guides the viewer through the layers.
The grassy foreground adds depth, but it slightly overpowers the scene. A small crop from the bottom or a gentle reduction in brightness/texture there would help keep attention moving into the mountains rather than lingering too long at the front.
  Posted: 12/15/2025 13:59:33
The layered mountains are gorgeous, but the eye doesn't quite know where to settle. Consider subtly increasing contrast or local clarity on one dominant ridge or light band (perhaps where the light hits mid-distance peaks) so there's a clear visual anchor that guides the viewer through the layers.
The grassy foreground adds depth, but it slightly overpowers the scene. A small crop from the bottom or a gentle reduction in brightness/texture there would help keep attention moving into the mountains rather than lingering too long at the front.
  Posted: 12/15/2025 13:59:33
Hi Mark!
Fantastic black-and-white landscape with magician light!   Posted: 12/17/2025 06:55:55
Fantastic black-and-white landscape with magician light!   Posted: 12/17/2025 06:55:55

