Sharkfin and Mt. Whitney by Chris Morrison
Chris Morrison

Sharkfin and Mt. Whitney by

Awesome rock outcrop at the feet of Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the continental U.S. I didn’t think the clouds were ever going to break enough to let me actually see Whitney back there…

Alabama Hills, Inyo County, CA

Olympus E-520; Zuiko 14-42mm @ 42mm
ISO 100; f/16; 1/50s
+0.3EV compensation
Shot in monotone
Red contrast filter
Circular polarizing filter

Featured in the group—
“Tone It Down!!”—02/10

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Tags

clouds, landscape, monochrome, monotone, b w, black and white, alabama hills, eastern sierra, mt whitney

Comments

  • Mark Bolton
    Mark Boltonover 2 years ago

    Nice, image Chris, I climbed Whitney some years ago this brings back memories

  • Lisa Baumeler
    Lisa Baumelerover 2 years ago

    Really gorgeous shot Chris! Love it in B&W!

  • Shannon Paskaruk
    Shannon Paskarukover 2 years ago

    lovely!

  • John Vandeven
    John Vandevenover 2 years ago

    Fabulous scene…Great sky, and the snow look great.

  • Charlotte D. Ottilo
    Charlotte D. O...over 2 years ago

    What a beautiful scene! Well captured and congrats on your feature.

  • Lisawv
    Lisawvabout 2 years ago

    Beautiful black & white image. The gorgeous clouds add to this stunning view.

  • Gary Kenyon
    Gary Kenyonabout 2 years ago

    Fantastic shot.