To reach the top of Hawksbill Mountain, you must accomplish a 50-minute moderate to strenuous hike from the service road. As you yield the trail to hikers on their way down, you often hear ‘it’s worth the effort’. And indeed, once you complete your ascent, you are awarded with a spectacular view of Linville Gorge.
Taken in mid-October, the peak fall foliage was still a week or so away. Even with some moderate foliage color, this image seemed to work better in monochrome.
Cheers,
Sam
From a recent trip to Denmark
More of my images can be seen on my own blog.
Diagonals, Huntington Gardens
Fujifilm X-T5 and XF 14mm R Lens
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
Known to the Navajo as Tse Bit a ‘i, rock with wings or winged rock. The feature is governed by the Navajo Nation and plays a significant role in Navajo religion, myth and tradition. The name “Shiprock” derives from the peak’s resemblance to an enormous 19th century clipper ship. I had the opportunity to photograph the site during my recent trip to Mesa Verde National Park to view the annular eclipse.
Image was captured just before sunset which provided near horizontal lighting on the peak.
Fujifilm GFX 100s, ISO 100, 200mm, f/11, 1/3 sec, Fujifilm GF 100-200mm f 5.6 R LM OIS WR
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Monochromia 
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