Mt. Garfield

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 30, 2011267 views23 comments

While not actually a mountain, this promintory is the high point of the Bookcliffs near Grand Junction, Colorado. I took this last fall in the early evening.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM

The light is perfect for this 'portrait'. I really enjoy the warm colors and textures.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 31, 2011 at 12:12 AM

I've driven past this on my way to Denver, but this light really flatters it. The textures and the shape play a big role in your comp.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 31, 2011 at 12:43 AM

Love the light and the wonderful forms and textures of the contours of this mountain. Beautifully done, Morris.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 31, 2011 at 1:12 AM

A strong and static composition, Morris, that is consistent with the subject. I enjoy the textures and colors.

Peter

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on March 31, 2011 at 1:46 AM

That light really makes the earth golden, and really makes the shot. Another shot I see here is a square comp, cropping the sky totally out.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 31, 2011 at 2:00 AM

The warm light is beautiful. I love these kind of detail shots like this. All the little nooks and crannies keep me looking a long time. I also like the rubble piles in the bigger draws.

Chris

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on March 31, 2011 at 4:53 AM

Very nice, Morris and a great study of shapes and textures. Love it.

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on March 31, 2011 at 7:09 AM

Nicely done Morris - I like the texture in the rocks caused by the angled light, and the warm/cool contrast works well here.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

Beautifully done Morris. Love the warm light and the geometric shapes.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 31, 2011 at 8:54 AM

The warm color and textures of the mountain are beautiful, Morris.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Fantastic color and warmth Morris. Wonderful textures as well.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 31, 2011 at 9:30 AM

Morris, This is very nice. The early evening light looks wonderful here. I like the interesting comp you chose to show this off. Well done.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on March 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Lovely light! I spent a few night under the Book Cliffs a few year ago. A truly beautiful area.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on March 31, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Lovely color combo Morris. Outstanding processing, great work as usual.

Michael

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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on March 31, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Beautiful scene Morris. Love the textures.

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Comment posted by Sebastian Kraus on March 31, 2011 at 5:37 PM

Greate point of view!

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on March 31, 2011 at 7:18 PM

The great light and your pov really bring out the features of this formation. I really like the way the lines of erosion lead the eye right to the top.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 31, 2011 at 9:15 PM

Wonderful light and terrific leading lines. You've done a nice job of bringing out all the shapes and textures.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 1, 2011 at 9:51 AM

Very nice Morris. I like it as is, but would also like if the top 40% were cropped off, leaving just the eroded valleys.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on April 1, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Lots to savor here, Morris. I agree with the others, and just have to add that this is one of those cases where a bald bluebird sky actually complements the scene rather than detract. Fine job of 'development', as well.

Registered on September 9, 2005, 62 Posts, 2289 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM

I am going to echo Rick's comment and favor a square crop. I am really enjoying the lines, textures and colors of the hills and find the top portion of the frame pulls me away from that. Sweet light.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Angela Classen on April 1, 2011 at 9:59 PM

This looks vaguely familiar to me. I wonder why

I love the way the Book Cliffs glow sometimes, and you captured that glow perfectly. I must admit, I like the crop suggestions to leave out the sky and focus on all the little nooks & crannies, textures & lines present below.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 2, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Morris,

Love the color and light here. No nits or suggestions.

Lon

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