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This dramatic black and white photo from Teakettle Mountain showcases the San Juan Mountains of Colorado near Telluride and Ouray.
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Contest Finalist in Black And White Compositions Photo Contest Vol 4
Contest Finalist in Black And White Compositions Photo Contest vol3
Contest Finalist in Black And White Mountain Peaks Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in People In Large Areas Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Landscapes In Black And White Photo Contest
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Location
I took this photo near the summit of Teakettle Mountain, a 13,819 ft. mountain in Southwest Colorado. You can read more about my climb here: http://www.100summits.com/trip-reports/item/257-teakettle-mountain-trip-reportTime
This was actually taken around 11 AM.Lighting
Nothing much to share here - all natural light from the good ol' sun.Equipment
Nikon D800 with a Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 lens.Inspiration
I had always dreamed of climbing Teakettle Mountain ever since seeing my dad's photo of him standing in the Teakettle's handle back in the 1980's. Naturally, as a small boy, this feat was legendary, epic and awe-inspiring - surely one of the drivers behind my own quest to summit the highest 100 mountains in Colorado.Editing
This was edited mostly in Lighroom and Photoshop. Nothing too extreme, a few shadows and highlights adjustments and of course a conversation to black and white.In my camera bag
You can read more about my photography equipment on my website: https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/Feedback
Get into good physical shape to be able to scale high peaks in Colorado. Get up early. Look for interesting patterns and compositions in all directions.