The Keyhole

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 11, 2011318 views23 comments

I used my 70-200 to compress a corridor running through Lower Antelope Canyon and used Helicon Focus to blend multiple focal points.

Thanks in advance for any C&Cs!

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on May 11, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Yummy warm tones and nice compelling shapes! Looks like labyrinth from within.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on May 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

A very interesting slot canyon image Justin. I The light works great, but what I think is the strongest aspect is that this is done in "cubism" style. Lots of edges, and shapes, intersecting and intermingling. Really strong!

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on May 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM

I almost don't know where to look with all these great shapes, but the composition works oh so well here. Some great warm light too!

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Comment posted by Sean Bagshaw on May 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM

I love your compressed composition, Justin. Great use of Helicon Focus!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

I noticed the same thing as Didl about intersecting shapes and cubist style. I think that is the strength of the image. That being said, I wonder what this would look like in B&W. Fantastic work!

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Comment posted by James Fougère on May 11, 2011 at 1:07 PM

This is a unique capture & perspective from an area that has seen many cameras

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Comment posted by dean hebert on May 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM

Nice. I find it tough to wrap my head around this as there's no depth cues. I think a crop from the bottom and right would exaggerate the abstract cubism feel. Cool shot.

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Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on May 11, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Looking good Jistin! Unique take on this shot man!!!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 11, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Very nice Justin - kind of plays tricks with the eyes at first due to the compressed POV. A wild variety of shapes, textures, and colors. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on May 11, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Justin, this is a fine take on that popular spot. Certainly no issue with sharpness and an interesting comp.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on May 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM

the focus blending really extended your dof nicely here, and the arrangement of lines and tones is superb

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on May 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM

just super light and textures here!

Question: how many different shots with varying focal points did you use to get it sharp right through? and what was the aperture setting on the 70-200 lens?

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Comment posted by Justin Reznick on May 11, 2011 at 6:17 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Morkel - 4 image blend at f/11

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on May 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

That is unbelievably disorientating. Awesome.

aF

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on May 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

Very creative composition...this might be my favorite slot canyon shot yet. Almost seems like you could reach into it.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on May 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM

LOL. Great optical illusion type effect here. Great job Justin.

Mark

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 11, 2011 at 8:46 PM

What an terrific composition. All of the repeated shapes and line give the appearance of an optical illusion. This is so sensuous. Tthe warm glow at the back allows Alice to escape from Foreverland.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 11, 2011 at 9:45 PM

That is wicked! One of the best comps I've seen of this kind of subject. Excellent!

Chris

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on May 11, 2011 at 10:30 PM

Justin, this is flat out amazing. The shapes and angles, the depth and color, the phenomenal light. Superb.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 11, 2011 at 11:17 PM

I love doing this. Makes for some great abstracts.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on May 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM

Great depth of field and blend Justin. I could see adding a slight vignette to the foreground. There is also some noticeable sharpening artifacts along a few of the edges. I like the white balance you chose. Excellent looking image, fits like a puzzle.

Michael

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 12, 2011 at 4:57 AM

superb - i love the disjointed lines. the warm glow and colours add to this.

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Comment posted by Jared Ropelato on May 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM

crazy layers and light

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