Devils Knob Overlook
After Virginia received the first snowfall of the year, my family and I headed to the the Blue Ridge Mountains to explore the wonders of the snow covered mounta...
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After Virginia received the first snowfall of the year, my family and I headed to the the Blue Ridge Mountains to explore the wonders of the snow covered mountains. The sky normally lights up once the sun dips behind the mountain ridges, but this night, there wasn't that much color. About 20 minutes after sunset, I was just about to pack up my gear when the sky finally caught on fire for less than two minutes. This is part of a 7-image panorama.
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Peer Choice Award
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 36
Winner in Snowy Mountains Photo Challenge
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ablokhin
March 12, 2017
Congratulations on winning the Snowy Mountains challenge! Great capture of beautiful colors of this sunset.
Which hike is this? My wife and I frequently hike in Blue Ridge Mountains.
Which hike is this? My wife and I frequently hike in Blue Ridge Mountains.
BlueRidgeImagery
March 13, 2017
Thank you very much! I took this from the Devils Knob Overlook which is near Winter Green Resort in Virginia.
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After Virginia received the first snowfall of the year, my family and I headed to the the Blue Ridge Mountains to explore the wonders of the snow covered mountains. The sky normally lights up once the sun dips behind the mountain ridges, but this night, there wasn't that much color. About 20 minutes after sunset, I was just about to pack up my gear when the sky finally caught on fire for less than two minutes. This is part of a 7-image panorama.Equipment
I used my Nikon D800, with a Nikon 70-200mm on my Manfrotto 190PROCX4 Tripod. I also used my Nikon MC-36A cable release to make sure there was no camera shake.Inspiration
I've seen a few pictures from this location during the summer but i thought it would be a great location for a winter image. So over the first snow of the year I headed out to make this image.Editing
Yes, I used Lightroom CC for basic color correction and I stitched the 7 images together in Photoshop CC.In my camera bag
Nikon D800, Nikon 7100, Nikon 70-200mm F/2.8, Nikon 16-35mm F/4, Sigma 35mm F/1.4, Nikon SB-910, Manfroto 190PROCX4 Tripod, Nikon MC-36A, Lee Big Stopper, B+W CP Filter, Pocketwizards Plus III (x2).Feedback
Make sure your batteries are fully charge because the cold makes them drain a lot faster. Also it pays to wait around for the color, but make sure you are ready because if and when it come it disappears fast. Check out this article http://blueridgeimagery.com/blog/2017/1/7-essential-technique-for-creating-amazing-panoramic-images to lean some tips on how to make a panoramic image. Go to www.bdeweyphoto.com to check out more of my work.
