Amazing photographs!

[MReid]

Your example photo has a way over cooked sky.
That is from a lot of contrast and saturation...to much.

For photos that pop.
Take them at the right time of day from the right direction, on a day with good light.
Get your levels correct (blacks black and whites white) when processing keep your histogram open, use it as a guide.
Adjust contrast, saturation adjustment...don't over do it.

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[davidlunt]

Have you tried contacting the photographer? If he is in your area he may be willing to mentor you or just give you some quick tips. Never hurts to try.

[jake337]

Have you tried contacting the photographer? If he is in your area he may be willing to mentor you or just give you some quick tips. Never hurts to try.

That would be a great idea but the photog we're talking about may have a busy schedule.
Kuper Motion Control in Motion Picture Special Effects

[DiskoJoe]

Well he hit a better spot and his was a panoramic image. The stitching can give photos a nice feel. Looks like he went earlier in the day too. Lots of great landscape photography is done very early in the morning. You basically have to be at the location before the sun really start to rise all the way. This is why he has those great colors in the clouds. Landscapes look better with some clouds.