HooDooYouDo

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 11, 2012315 views14 comments

Sony A700
Tokina 828 AT-X Pro @ 160mm
ISO 200, 1/8 @ f11

During my trip to the Grand Canyon I spent my middays scouting and just enjoying the scenery. One day I took the shuttle west to Hermit's Rest and stopped at all the overlooks along the way. I had no real intention to do any serious shooting but this scene from Mohave Point or The Abyss was in shade and I thought the two hoodoos seemed to be introducing themselves to each other. Since I'm not an expert on rock forms I don't know if these qualify as hoodoos but I could not resist the title. All comments welcome.>=))>

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14 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Very pretty scene Bill, love the color, detail and comp, just beautiful, as for hoodoos, don't know a thing about them, but they sound scary

. Beautiful work Bill.
John

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Comment posted by Catherine Gagne on November 11, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Nice colors. I like the different textures and tones

Registered on July 29, 2012, 33 Posts, 114 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 11, 2012 at 5:48 PM

I really like the color palette in this one, Bill. And, the whole subject is interesting and engaging. Well done.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Very nice color palette in this image. Nice comp.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on November 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Excellent image Bill. You did well finding this scene in the massive Grand Canyon. I like the colors and the glow on the canyon walls.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 11, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Very nice take on the canyon, Bill. I'm thinking I should head over and try some of these with the long winter shadows below the south rim.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 11, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Bill,

I can't help it, given the title you chose... Immediately reminded me of an all time great movie, "Blazing Saddles" when Hedley Lammar says: "Now go do... that voodoo... that YOU do... SO WELL...! " sorry.

The image is great! I think the composition is excellent! You did very well to craft this.

My only small nit is that I think it's a little strong in the purple and perhaps even overall saturation. Of course I wasn't there so the colors could have been closer than I'm thinking, but at least IMHO, the color/sat is a little strong. Not by too much though.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 11, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Wonderful detail and color Bill. I like the placement of the hoodoos in the frame.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 11, 2012 at 11:04 PM

Excellent intimate view of the canyon, Bill. I don't see these closer comps too often from here. Goes well with the previous images from your visit.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on November 11, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Excellent colors and composition. I like how the hoodoos are of secondary importance and do not dominate the rest of the image. I also find the cooler colors a bit strong for my taste. Well seen and captured!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 11, 2012 at 11:42 PM

Love how the rock faces seem to glow. Nice use of diagonals. A beautiful image in my opinion. You sure came away with some incredible images from your visit to the Grand Canyon.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 12, 2012 at 1:09 AM

Nice comp and colors.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 12, 2012 at 10:04 AM

Bill, I like how you've focused on the one ridge with those two interesting hoodoos but kept enough information to tell the bigger story. The subtle changes in brightness and color are really nice.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 12, 2012 at 12:34 PM

The presentation is nice Bill, to be honest while i think it's a solid shot it doesn't quite grab me like most of your stuff does--i think ther elements are too widely spaced, not enough focus on the 'hoodoos' (the left wall drags my attention away from them).

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments