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by Nathan Apodaca

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 29, 201271 views4 comments
Here's an older image I took back in march 2012. I was wandering around an area when these few rocks caught my eye. I guess it was the way that they were laid out, or broken, that seemed a bit unique. The diagonal lines at the top were also eye-catching for me. As for the surroundings, well, there was nothing worth including in the frame, so I opted for this pano that I thought showcased the subjects without unnecessary distractions.

Although this isn't one of my 'all time favorites', I like it quite a bit. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts...

View this one large, as panoramas don't do justice so small!

Canon 60d 10-22mm @ 10mm
ISO 640 --- f/11 --- 1/40 sec. --- no filters/tripod ---
---handheld in low light---

Looking forward to your comments/critiques! :smile:

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on December 30, 2012 at 5:57 AM
Really, very nice Nathan, I like this a whole lot, beautiful detail and light, and the B&W fits it like a glove. Beautifully seen and presented.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 30, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Nathan,

I like this a lot too! I like the graphic nature of this, the lines and diagonals, the forms, shapes and arrangement of the rocks, etc. This is very well seen and crafted; the pano is perfect - even the small version has an impact. The only very small thing I'm torn about is the bush in the UL. But honestly I don't see a crop option that would be better and at least there is enough of the plant included that it comes across as being intentionally included. One of my own little guidelines - if you're going to include something, include it, otherwise don't include it at all, or minimize that element. Here, there's enough of the plant that I think in the end works in the comp - although clearly this is all about the rocks, lines and the story they tell. Well done.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM
I like the pano comp and the conversion has really nice tones. Very well done.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on January 2, 2013 at 2:47 PM
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone!
Registered on November 16, 2011, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments