The Scene: This photograph of Mt. Wilson in Colorado utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro lighting. Heavy, dark clouds mask the majority of the range, but a narrow break in the storm allows sunlight to hit the snow-dusted peaks and a small section of the foreground ridge. A modern architectural structure is nestled in the shadows of the mid-ground, offering a sense of human scale against the massive, jagged peaks.
 
Artistic Note: There is an operatic quality to this image. By leaning into deep, velvety shadows, the drama is heightened in contrast to the "alpenglow" hitting the snow. The composition feels very intentional—the bright foreground slope leads the eye upward toward the illuminated peaks, creating a powerful vertical narrative of light piercing through darkness.
 
2:3 Aspect Ratio