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This is a pano version of a detail that I shared earlier, but taken at a later time when the fog and mist had cleared a little more.

Note: Replaced 2012.01.30 after some contemplation and reworking. Happier with this version.

This is a panorama version of an image that I posted earlier. I had originally envisioned it in this form, but didn't have the time to assemble the pano and reprocess. I believe the composition works a lot better here, and also the lighting is just a tiny bit better. It ended up being naturally higher contrast, but I wanted to be very careful to avoid any artificial look to the clouds. I'm thinking of printing this large.

Could not resist that gorgeous band of color peaking through. The sun was still higher in the sky, but was only showing its effects through the open layers below.

As dusk approached, the fog that was pretty much engulfing the top of the hill lifted and allowed the first views of the ridges to the north and west. It is, as they say, a "subtle" beauty; nothing staggering or awe inspiring, but beautiful nonetheless.

Although I've hiked up Cowle Mountain a number of times, I've never actually done any photography before (even though I always carry some kind of camera). It is a tough place in most light, especially before sunset. This time, I waited around for sunset, despite being fogged in at the top most of the late afternoon. It turned rather nice briefly just before the actual sunset. Coming back down after dark and with the trail slippery from the rain earlier in the day was interesting. :)