Living so close to the Atlantic Coast, there’s never a dull (sky) moment. Perfect for HDR imaging. This is a typical example of certain seasons of the year in Eastern North Carolina. The awesomely heavy clouds seem to always be breaking to reveal the radiance of the glowing sunlight. Poetic huh! 
This image, with that incredible sky was a must for monochrome. I actually added a bit more depth to the clouds and darker water areas which allowed the sail boat to stand out. As is normal with shots like this, a straight conversion is rarely adequate for portraying the drama of a scene.
Equipment used: Nikon D700 with 50mm f/1.8 Nikkor lens. f/13, ISO 800.
That is a cool shot Mark. The contrast with the clouds is super.
Thanks, Len.
Fantastic shot Mark. I’m having a hard time choosing between the color and B&W. both work really well but I do love that bit of light that illuminates the trees and makes them glow in the color version.
Thanks for the thoughtful analysis, Edith. Appreciated!
Really nice work on these, Mark. I like the streaks of light beaming down from the clouds. Nice work processing these.
Much appreciated, Jimi.
Love the contrast in the clouds which works great in the B&W version. The ‘God fingers’ just seem to show up much better in B&W. Hope you are surviving the storm safely.
Thanks, Mark. I like both but I wanted the monochrome to be a bit more dramatic.
love the clouds Mark, nicely done!
Thanks very much, Jim