The Cloud of Darkness

Just Playing with Photomatix HDR software. Let me know what you think.

I have been really impressed by all the comments on this photo. Really glad everyone likes it. After I was doing some editing and tone mapping I just smiled because it seemed crazy.

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JLee77 says:

Very, very nice. That's what I think.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Joy in a moment says:

*Jaw drop! Wow!! I'm speechless...

1-2-3 Sky
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

beningh says:

Great!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

kimtojin says:

Very scary looking sky...love the texture though, great work!

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Thushan Sanjeewa says:

Exxxxxcellent shot my friend ! !

You are definitely a Nature Watcher!
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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

uno74emezzo says:

really impressive! Great job. Instantly fave.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mikmin300 says:

Holy $h^T, that could be one of the coolest picures ive ever seen!!! great job!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Sibeckham says:

Excelente las primeras nubes que agrego a mis Favoritos =)

Muy muy buena saludos !!!

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

netty1 says:

A fabulous and worrisome sky! Amazing!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Look Out Barbados says:

"I think the end of the world is coming", I said, in a Hitchcock voice, full of animation and exaggerated fear.
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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

-Steve Roe- says:

I Think this is Art ! AWARD
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathalia Leinig says:

amazing colors!!

Looks like a paint!!!

=)

I Think this is Art ! AWARD
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

bunchadogs & susan [have a blessed season] says:

It's beautiful and perfect for hdr. Gorgeous colors. From the thumbnail it looks like a great big eye.

I Think this is Art ! AWARD
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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tmspres says:

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! It's so lovely!!! Perfect shot!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Punchup says:

awesome colors!
1-2-3 HDR
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tottingham.photo says:

Wow, definately one of the top 3 photos I've ever seen!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

visualdensity says:

Wow. Looks like a scene from LOTR. Great shot!

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ZespiraL says:

OOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooh !

Score 10/10 from the Score Me HDR group
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sky Lovers [amoureux du ciel], and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Maurice says:

Very impressive cloud!

Score 9/10 from the Score Me HDR group
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Maroba says:

Score 10/10 from the Score Me HDR group

An excellent shot, puts me in mind of Lord of the Rings and the clouds above Mount Doom
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

[¯Ô¯] captured by corey says:

9/10. Looks awesome in large! Fantastic job!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

apokai says:

Score 9.5/10 from the Score Me HDR group

Looks like a "nu-clu-war" explosion! Awesome shot! Instantaneous fave !
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] says:

ooh yeeaaah
wicked stormy SkyPlay!
love it!

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Akkermans Fotoakkermans.nl says:

Excellent, very impressive!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

baris yonter says:

great colors!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

very impressive.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiffanie Weaver Photography says:

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tcc20012 says:

Impresionante!!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mrabanalc says:

Looks great.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Maroba says:

We would like to see this wonderful photo in Dimensions

Dimensions - No Rules No Games Just Photos
Please tag "Dimensions".
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ptbx [deleted] says:

I like the treatment ... Good job ...
~Dimen~sions~ - No Rules No Games Just Photos
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian Denegar says:

Holy moly! Wow!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

NearDC says:

very nice!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

BoyBitch says:

ooooo ... something wicked this way comes ....
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ld_germain says:

This is an outstanding shot!!!

123hdr
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jeffcook says:

Beautiful. Well done.

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blond_beaner says:

*gasp~ that is truly breathtaking!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

tabauknight says:

That picture is awesome, goo job.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Temari 09 says:

Amazing clouds and HDR work. Instant fave.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Cloud of Darkness

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JLee77 says:

Joy in a moment says:

beningh says:

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Thushan Sanjeewa says:

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