Not So Bad(lands) by jazzbeaunola

As everyone who experiences them must, I found the Badlands in South Dakota to possess a majesty and a beauty not to be found anywhere else. The soft muted colors are such a surprise to the eye, as are the jagged prominences that stand defiant against the powers of erosion. Watch out for the prairie dogs, though...they carry plague! Best viewed on black, of course, and thanks for your kind visit! via 500px http://ift.tt/1qWya6h

Epitome Of Tranquility by Dylken

Lake Mackenzie, New Zealand. Please view on a black background. Of all the places I visited in NZ the most spectacular for me was Fiordland National Park. In particular Lake Mackenzie, on the famous Routeburn Track, where after a day of hiking in pouring rain I was greeted to this beautiful scene. Complete with waterfalls pouring down the mountains and colourful autumn foliage. Technically this was a frustrating shoot. I was having a lot of problems with my lens fogging up which made for a tricky blend. 4 exposures were used for the blend then a fair amount of contrast/luminosity work to get it to this stage. via 500px http://ift.tt/1sTZfaM