Shot in RAW from Sandia Crest, facing south (maybe a bit southeast).
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bit of dodge in the clouds, tiny bit of sponge tool to saturate the mountains
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Awesome spot to shoot. I bet your fingers got cold in a hurry. I'd have liked to see more of the darker tones, and a light vignette might have added some drama. Despite the grandeur of the subject matter, the photo comes across looking a bit flat.