Deep Grotto

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 31, 2009207 views13 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 24-85 @ 24mm
ISO 400, 1/5 @ f8

Maligne Canyon, Jasper NP
Our second day in Jasper NP I went out to Maligne Canyon early to try to beat the crowds and the morning sun. I'm always amazed at how life clings to seemingly impossible and inhospitable footholds. All comments welcome.>=))>

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13 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 31, 2009 at 12:55 AM

Great comp Bill. I like the starkness and perspective.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 31, 2009 at 6:03 AM

Looks majestic and dramatic to me, Bill. Wow, what a scene. Love the perspective.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 31, 2009 at 9:11 AM

Love the comp in this Bill. I'd think it might be a candidate for a conversion also.

Pat

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on October 31, 2009 at 9:57 AM

It's always difficult for me to get an image that portrays depth. You've done a fine job here. I think the change from light to dark in the depth makes it work.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 31, 2009 at 10:17 AM

A dizzying comp! My vertigo just kicked in. I really like this comp with the trees growing on the shelf and light on the walls. Great work, Bill.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 31, 2009 at 10:38 AM

Wow, I get vertigo just looking at this. The fecundity of Earth is truly amazing. But lots can happen in 4.3 billion years.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 31, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Hi Bill

A very inspired composition

imaginative movement and light

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Scott Lawson on October 31, 2009 at 2:17 PM

I like the tree growing from an unexpected place and the feeling of looking down. This is interesting in that I view this from the top of the frame and work towards the bottom, the opposite of most pictures, which is refreshing.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on October 31, 2009 at 6:58 PM

Great perspective Bill, wonderful job
Bob

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on October 31, 2009 at 7:47 PM

I´m getting dizzy just looking to it...

! feels like one is falling! very unique image. the perspective and strengh of the place is awsome. nicely seen and done.

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Comment posted by Helio Cristovao on October 31, 2009 at 9:47 PM

Amazing scene Bill. That seems like a huge height, considering the scale given by the trees. Larger version rocks in detail! Well managed light balance.

Registered on September 15, 2009, 83 Posts, 434 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on November 1, 2009 at 12:05 AM

Nice image. I get a strong sense of standing at the precipice.
Well done!

Cheers,
Mark

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on November 1, 2009 at 1:48 AM

Breathtaking in the way that it is almost scary just to look at this photo. Very well done.

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