I spent much of my youth hiking and camping in the Superstition Mountains. The rugged terrain serves as a compelling icon that rises from the desert floor less than 30 miles from downtown Phoenix. As a photographer, I'm drawn to the Superstitions. I especially enjoy shooting the northwest face of the mountain when the last rays of sunshine illuminate the cliff faces. When a rare Arizona storm clears in the late afternoon and the sun finally breaks through the clouds on the far western horizon, it seems like a divine hand has thrown the switch that makes the Superstitions appear to glow from within.

Nice Jeff, I appreciate the clouds and texture here.
Douglas

I love the drama here, Jeff. very nice capture and super processing.
regards, tom

I agree - - the processing here is very nice for showing the texture and the sky... and it is inviting to look at, as well.

That is very nice!!! Lots of drama there.

Thanks for the very kind comments everyone.

I agree with the others - nice photograph.

JOhn

Excellent shot and conversion! The light is fantastic and the clouds really make the image pop!

Greg