A Path to Sanctuary

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 4, 2011406 views14 comments

If it's autumn, it must be Zion.

This is from one of the many fantastic canyons in the eastern Zion high country which are easily accessible from the road between the tunnel and the east entrance. The autumn colors are great this year (in my opinion), but later than normal.

A question - The few leaves on the wall at the top in the foreground, are they a distraction?

Canon 5DII
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
17mm, f/16, 1.6 seconds, ISO 50

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 4, 2011 at 11:38 PM

Wonderful leading lines. The wide-angle perspective works well here.

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Comment posted by Rodrigo Sandoval on November 5, 2011 at 12:52 AM

Loved the composition. The lines and curves are perfectly placed. The colors add the perfect touch. Wonderful.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 5, 2011 at 3:33 AM

The leaves are not a distraction - not at all. Comp works great, very effective, but the highlight are a tad too bright in my opinion, (fg, bg). This could be a result of downsizing and sharpening, I have seen that happening with my files too.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 5, 2011 at 5:34 AM

The wide angle comp works very well here. The leaves on the wall at the top are not a distraction at all. Well done

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 5, 2011 at 10:20 AM

Talk about forced perspective! Exellent use of lines.
I agree that the highlights could be tamed a bit, but otherwise a fine image.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 5, 2011 at 11:32 AM

I like the wide view and the curved rock wall making a wonderful lead-in. Maybe the highlights are a bit too bright so that some of the lovely details are lost. Web sharpening looks a little strong too - even for me ;)

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Strong use of lines in this, Jim. I don't feel that the leaves along the wall are a distraction. I like the contrast that the leaves offer with the moss.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 5, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Lovely, Jim. Great feeling of depth here, owing to the lines and receding canyon floor.
The detail is good and the colors are pretty without being over saturated.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 5, 2011 at 12:31 PM

yeah, the colors were nice this year, except at 4500 feet of course, and the maples rocked, ive got dozens of shots just of maple leaves (theyre headed for the flora gallery--i want to visit other forums more

)
This is real nice, Jim, good comp and subject. I dont mind the upper leaves a bit. I would burn down the highlites though.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 5, 2011 at 2:25 PM

I like the wide view here Jim and the curving sandstone wall, the leaves on the top aren't a distraction to me. The scattering of leaves on the floor are a nice addition.

Gary.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM

Love the way the comp just pulls me into the scene.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM

I love the leading lines and how much depth you've got here. I think those leaves are an important addition. Beautiful shot.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 6, 2011 at 11:19 PM

Love the perspective and the strong use of lines. The leaf strewn ground really adds to the almost dizzying feel. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 8, 2011 at 12:35 PM

These passage ways are great finds, and wide view works for me. Having just returned from that area, you have managed to find some virgin turf - no footprint paths stomped through the slots - a unique find in itself!. Timing must have been perfect. The upper leaves are not a distraction - could burn them a little to make them stand out less, but looks great. I enjoyed the quiet and solitude of these walkways, as I'm sure you did as well.

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