Cedar Canyon from West

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 18, 2011138 views8 comments

Here is a different view of Cedar Canyon in western Nebraska. I was scouting out some game trails on top of the buttes. The sun was setting and I was heading back to my vehicle. This shot was made just after the sun had set looking east. The light was very pleasant and this gives a more over view of the area. Again, I appreciate your comments.

Canon 30D
Sigma 17-70
Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/125
Aperture f11
ISO 400
36mm
A little cropped off the top

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Looks like gorgeous country Richard, but overall the image looks very flat. I believe you could have a real winner here with some additional curves or levels adjustment. There's also a dust bunny in the left center sky. I had no idea Nebraska was so pretty.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on February 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Great near to far comp Richard. I didn't know you guys had a view like this out there. I'll second Bill's suggestion on showing off the side lighting against the softer light.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on February 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM

I like the detail here and muted colors. They seem to complement each other.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM

Nice comp with some excellent depth. A very pleasing image, and this might be a place you want to revisit in Spring when the grass is green and the wildflowers might be blooming!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

That is a wonderful view, Richard. Kind of reminds me of some of western North Dakota where a friend of mine lives. I think the large version of this looks really nice. A place to take a nice deep breath of air. Wish I was there. Nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Raymond D Smith on February 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

You have done a great job of capturing the soft light here Richard. I like how you have used the pines as a lead in line and the depth they create is awesome. The earth tones are sublime too. Cheers

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 18, 2011 at 6:54 PM

I like the gentle light and pleasant veiw. Focus is good throughout. Nice job

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on February 19, 2011 at 1:28 AM

A wonderful shot here. Great DOF on this. With the larger version, it's just like I'm standing there taking the view in. And isn't that what it's all about? Super.

Peter

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