Prehistoric Landscape, a photo from Vidin, West

Photographer's Note

Hello TE's. This is my second photo of series wonderful area "Belogradchik Rocks".
I feel this photo something like prehistoric landscape.

I hope You enjoy and like my photo

The Belogradchik Rocks are a group of bizarre sandstone and limestone rock formations, reaching up to 200 m in height. They form a strip, which is 30 km long and up to 3 km wide, and are located north of the western slopes of Stara Planina, near the town of Belogradchik in Bulgaria. The formations are a product of erosion.
The rocks were declared a natural landmark in 1949 and consist of four independent groups. Every distinct rock is named after an object it is believed to resemble and the formations vary from red through yellow to grey in color.

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ls7902 (7245) 2008-07-28 21:34

Hi Philip,
Beautiful green & textures of the forest top with a nice framings of the rock. Great moody sky and layers of mountain in the back. Excellent lighting ... the area of light is like the shape of an eye giving us a nice view through the photo. Well done. Consistently good upload. Regards. Latiff.

itamaratiya (539) 2008-07-28 21:38

Hey Philip,

This is a beautifull capture. It makes me feel like a prehistoric landscape too. The dark atmosphere is great too.

Very well done,

Itamar

ellelloo (6544) 2008-07-28 21:44

Hello Philip,
An interestingly dramatic painting like photo. You have intentionally left the photo dark to emphasize the atmosphere. Good POV. The rocks in the foreground, the diagonal ridges in the middle and the distant mountains give a good perspective. The clouds are great. TFS.
Greetings,
Lasse

JCG (35129) 2008-07-28 21:46

Hi Philip,

Which splendid landscape and a treatment giving an atmosphere full with mystery. Beautiful management of the lights. This sky is superb, I like much this photograph, thank you Philip.

With all my friendships, a very good day and with soon,

Jean-Charles

litiancai (1048) 2008-07-28 21:53

Hi Phil,
This is a great shot, I love the different tones within it, all the different shades of green and the texture of the sky is great. Nice really soft light catching the rocks too. I also see it's a HDR, and that's a really nice job because it looks very natural.
Regards
Lee

batalay (30782) 2008-07-28 22:01

Hello Philip,

Indeed this photograph is reminiscent of a earlier period of the earth, when the dinosaurs roamed. Sunlight has selectively illuminated certain parts of the panoramic scene, while others are in deep shadow. The sky is extremely dramatic with an overlay of clouds. The scene is also reminiscent of Greece's Meteora area.

Warm regards,

Bulent

besnard (45708) 2008-07-28 22:37

Bonjour Philip
Un superbe cliché d'un paysage presqu'irréel. On se croirait sur une autre planete.
Bravo - merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Rafer (12698) 2008-07-28 23:24

muy buena toma,excelente.

phwall (6775) 2008-07-28 23:27

Hello Philip,
Stunning landscape, the dark tones and the dappled sunlight gives your capture so much depth. The muted colours work very well. Beautiful shot.
Cheers
Peter

carper (96) 2008-07-28 23:40

A lovely shot Philip
indeed the landscape just coming out a film with dinosaurusses, very good juse of the light here, good composition a pleasure for the eyes, a good one my friend. have a nice day.
gr., jaap

romanaa (6835) 2008-07-28 23:45

Hello Philip,

indeed, it is very dramatic landscape, great view untouched by human presence and moody sky,

well done
best regards

Romana

KateinDenmark (1634) 2008-07-29 0:07

Excellent framing on this picture. I like how you've set the one prominent formation off to the right and then have red rocks sandwiched between a dramatic sky and the green trees. A very nice perspective on this unusual area.

Cheers
Kate

ifege (7811) 2008-07-29 0:39

A great photo Philip - I love it. It is full of a mixture of drama beauty and atmosphere - the clouds really help. Great composition - it looks like a fascinating area.
Congratulations

Ian

hatti52 (12782) 2008-07-29 1:04

Hi Philip,
splendid landscape image
wonderful light,depth and dramatic clouds
great one
compliments

bracasha75 (24471) 2008-07-29 2:01

Helo Philip
O yes ,there exist something out of our time
wonderful work
Bravo
Cheers,Braca

hispic (9619) 2008-07-29 2:14

Hi Philip,
The strange shape rocks and the dark clouds have combined to make a very dramatic scene. Depiction of the rocks that the sunlight is hitting has a three-dimensional feeling.
Amazing landscape!
Have a nice day, Hisashi

kadirim (879) 2008-07-29 3:03

Merhaba Philip
Magnificent landscape and nature.Excellent depth and atmosphere.Well done.
Best regards.
KadiR.

Silversnow (2319) 2008-07-29 10:03

Very nice composition, a bit low-key but it conveys the sombre mood of the overcast over this special landscape.

mark_mk (266) 2008-07-29 11:24

Hi Philip,
what a superb landscape shot, yes it does look prehistoric! The POV is well chosen to offer us this amazing view and the sky looks amazing. A very nice composition, I`m impressed!

Take care
Mark

worldcitizen (4031) 2008-07-29 16:33

Hello Philip,
What a wonderful combination of sky, trees, and those magnificent rocks! The clouds are so dramatic, and the DOF stretches out so far into the distance. I like your composition, and the placement of the rocks on the left side of the frame. This spot certainly looks like someplace where time has stood still.

capthaddock (28790) 2008-07-29 17:25

Dramatic sky, the steep rock formations are very interesting, more like an eroded desert formations, but surrounded by green forest.

foozi (7095) 2008-07-29 18:30

Hello Phiip,
I thought I was in the Jurassic Park. Such a great and stunning image you depicted here. I love the dramatic clouds and the distance forest and mountains. Looks like the worl is really in the pre-historic time.
Really wonderful. Congratulations!

Regardfs,
Foozi

danyy (94680) 2008-07-30 14:20

Bonjour Philip,
je suis vraiment impressioné par ce style de réalisation.
Comme j'en parle souvent à force de l'utiliser, le HDR donne des résultats superbes comme ici avec le renforcement des contrastes.
Il y a la tendance sur ce site qui dénigre l'emploi de cette teechnique, moi, je la préconise, car elle permet d'une part d'obtenir le renforcement des contrastes, mais aussi quand elle est plus poussée, de rendre irréel des mondes bien réeles.

Amicalement.
Daniel.

Angshu (47527) 2008-07-31 1:11

Hello Philip
This looks prehistoric alright. Beautiful use of the low light & I like how a slice of light seems to run through the centre. Wonderful layers of mountains in the BG. Lovely shot!
Best Regards
Angshu
PS : Wanted to ask you, how do you show the amount of details even in this low light. The F/10 at 1/100 secs won't be allowing too much light into the camera, yet all details are so very clear. Would help me if you can give me some tips in this matter

azaf1 (15910) 2008-08-01 1:02

Hi Philip
It really creates a funny sensation the way you have emphasized the clouds and the POV yu have used. Great effect indeed.
My compliments
Argiris
:)soon

tomaszmarcinek (1507) 2008-08-08 7:55

Really a breathtaking view, even without the (a bit excessive, I think) postporocessing. I love the place a lot. Is there a tourist base in the region good enough for a couple with 2 small children? Thanks for sharing.

Tomek

jonathan_hart (21262) 2008-08-12 1:57

indeed, could be the scenery of a movie of prehistoric times, and this so dramatic sky add more beauty to the view
regards
jo

johnmcc (126) 2009-04-27 21:33

Philip,
Outstanding shot. I'm glued to the view and waiting for the approach of T-REX. It's ominous and threatening. I'm impressed.
Thanks for sharing.
John from Mill Valley