Engel Photography

Storm Over the Crimson Gorge

Storm Over the Crimson Gorge
Dark storm clouds gather above the rugged cliffs of Great Falls National Park, creating a dramatic backdrop for this fine art landscape. Captured with an infrared photography style and enhanced through creative post-processing, the foliage is transformed into rich crimson tones that contrast beautifully with the weathered stone and winding Potomac River. The surreal color palette blurs the line between reality and imagination, inviting viewers into a dreamlike interpretation of one of Virginia's most iconic natural landscapes. This unique perspective showcases the power of both nature and artistic vision. #EngelPhotography #GreatFallsNationalPark #GreatFalls #PotomacRiver #Virginia #NationalPark #InfraredPhotography #InfraredPhotographyStyle #PhotoshopEffects #FineArtPhotography #LandscapePhotography #StormClouds #RockFormations #RiverLandscape #ScenicVista #NaturePhotography #TravelPhotography #Wilderness #NorthAmerica #SurrealLandscape
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Monday, September 2nd, 2013 at 3:34 AM America/New_York
Focal Length 10mm
Shutter Speed 1/125 sec
Aperture ƒ/4
ISO 100
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 38.9910788
Longitude: -77.2482982
Altitude: 45.0 meters / 147.6 feet