Canyon Light

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 14, 2013344 views21 comments

I couldn't think of a more creative name...

Anyways, this was the first shot I took Friday evening while on the south rim of the grand canyon shooting with Doug K. The light reminded me of my other image from the north rim "Royal Rainbow" just without the rainbow. The light just beamed on this section of the canyon as the ominous clouds above kept rolling in/out. Comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. Large version included.

Canon 7d
Canon 17-40mm @27mm
f11
ISO 100
1/80th sec
CPL
Tripod.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on January 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Extraordinary light and atmosphere here combine for one of the most powerful GC views I've seen in a long while .

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on January 14, 2013 at 5:43 PM

Thanks Marc I greatly appreciate the high praise! It was a pretty unique display of light during this evening.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM

The storm light is stunning Peter! I just love it. Very powerful and original.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 14, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Outstanding light, peter! The mood is just fantastic. I like the dark shadows very much.

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Comment posted by David E Lester on January 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Really an intense image, lighting, color, comp..breath taking!!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on January 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Ooh nice light in the canyon. Wonderful shot.

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Comment posted by Debbie Yarra on January 14, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Love it Peter! Love the brooding atmosphere and the contrast between the light and shadows. Great capture!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 14, 2013 at 7:13 PM

This is fantastic Peter! The light and mood are just wonderful!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 14, 2013 at 7:52 PM

A gorgeous image. Incredible light, shadows and texture. What a great end to the day!

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on January 14, 2013 at 8:01 PM

The lighting and contrast look great, as does the shadowing on the bottom to accentuate the light on the temples. You know my preferences, but this seems a little too yellow.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on January 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

John, this was just the beginning of the light we were fortunate to witness. The clouds turned pink and orange but not explosive later in the evening.

Doug, I can see what you mean about the yellows. Ironically, I barely processed the colors in here and thought I pulled back the yellows in the RAW. Perhaps I'll have to go in again and tone them down.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on January 14, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Very nice light - looks foreboding actually. I like the strong shadows with just a touch of detail and the contrast with the golden light. Excellent work!!

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on January 14, 2013 at 10:22 PM

This has a lot of impact. Love the mood. The light on the canyon is just perfect.

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on January 14, 2013 at 11:34 PM

This is really sweet, Peter. Beautiful light and conditions.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 14, 2013 at 11:52 PM

Sweet light and lots of drama.

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Comment posted by Dennis Chamberlain on January 15, 2013 at 1:10 AM

Very dramatic scene. I have been to the Grand Canyon 7 times and still want to go back for more. It's great that you managed to be here at the right time when something dramatic developed. Very amazing lighting situation.

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Comment posted by Alex Noriega on January 15, 2013 at 2:11 AM

I'll echo Marc's thoughts - extraordinary light and atmosphere indeed. I can't stop staring. Don't tone down the yellows - nothing is oversaturated, and the warmth of the light contrasting with the unsaturated shadow adds to the mystique and mood. Don't change that light! I'd love to see this in print and just be able to inspect every detail at my leisure.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 15, 2013 at 8:00 AM

Canyon light indeed, gorgeous light I would say, love it Peter. Beautiful work.
John