Designs of Winter

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 28, 2011321 views10 comments

This was taken in Monument Valley in January of 2010. I just re-worked the file today for a client and wanted to post on here before I print.
Initially I was attracted to the snow patterns in the red rock. I've included a large version so you can see the scene better.
Suggestions, comments, and critiques all greatly appreciated.

Michael

5DMk2
70-200 F/2.8
F/13

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on May 28, 2011 at 6:55 AM

I like the sharp detail and clarity, particularly noticeable in the larger image. The detail is present throughout the image. The warm light is super. My initial impression (viewing this on my saturated Imac monitor) was that the color may be too warm, but the more I look at it, the more I think the color is probably right. The snow looks white. Overall, a beautiful and dramatic view of a winter sunrise in MV.

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Comment posted by Enrique Vizcarra on May 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM

The shadows create a pattern of light and interesting textures

pretty good job!!!

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM

The patterns in the foreground sure work well. It should print very nicely.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on May 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

Nice light patterns throughout. Snow always adds just a touch more grace to scenes from this place.
I especially like the original composition and how the lit butte on the left is nicely defined by the larger butte in shadow.
Very natural appearing and should make a fine print.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Very nice work. Like you, I enjoy the snow patterns on the rocks. It's a very enjoyable scene all around and, as others have said, feels very natural.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 28, 2011 at 3:30 PM

Looks fantastic to me, Michael! Really nicely processed and composed.

Chris

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 28, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Excellent color, and the detail in the shadows is very natural. And the patterns of snow are quite interesting. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

This looks wonderful Michael. Great comp! The snow, color, light and shadows all fantastic imo. Enjoyed the large version! Should make a great print! Nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by INGOMA on May 28, 2011 at 9:29 PM

Beautiful light, Michael and I very much like the patterns of red and white in the foreground. Lovely image.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 29, 2011 at 3:00 AM

Michael,

I can certainly see the attraction to the snow patterns - in fact, I think the snow makes this image stand on it's own as an image quite different than we normally see from MV. Beautiful light and great color throughout. A wonderful landscape. No nits or suggestions what so ever.

Lon

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