THanks, Clat, for all of the kind words....I am glad that the composition drew you in. How you describe this is exactly how I intended the image to be seen, so I am thrilled that you feel this way!

I have been waiting to comment on your images as I have been unable to pick one that stands out over the others... they've all been so good. This is THE one for me. When you first look you think "oh, its just a landscape with some trees in the foreground" and then your eye is drawn up length of the trees and into the mist and thats when the mountain slaps you in the face and says "this is a powerful photograph".

Thanks to you all for your kind comments!

Wonderful image - you've done a great job here of capturing the strength of the mountain, even when shrouded in clouds.

Une image de toute beautè , qui nous conduit dans le surréaliste à vous couper le souffle, tous mes compliments.