Layers of forested slopes receding into atmospheric haze above the Iman River, with evergreens sharp against bare deciduous trees. — Primorsky Krai, Russia · October 2013

Forested Slopes into Haze

Telephoto compression stacks the ridges above the Iman River into distinct bands: sharp conifers in the foreground, bare deciduous trees behind, and then rows of slopes dissolving into soft blue-grey mist.

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Nikon D600165mmf/7.11/800sISO 3207 October 2013

Atmospheric Perspective Diagonal Tension Layering Autumn Misty Overcast

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