After reading your explanation of how you got this shot, I went back and looked at the photo in download again for a long time. For landscapes I almost always use a tripod. The attention to detail in the composition is tough to achieve hand held (for me, anyway). The other benefit to the use of a tripod (other than sharpness) is that you can frame your image and then leave it perfectly set up while you are waiting for the light to do its magic. A very useful explanation of how you got this gorgeous shot. Thanks. Erich
After reading your explanation of how you got this... (show quote)
You're welcome. And you're right - using a tripod does encourage you to get things set up properly. Once you've done that, all you need to do is wait.