Glow of the Gods

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 26, 2013739 views28 comments

I posted a vertical version of this image months ago, and not so long ago decided to process the horizontal version. It's starting to heat up down here, which has me thinking about the monsoon storms this summer. Although this looks like it has a ton of photoshop, it actually doesn't. This was merely the result of blending two images together and this is what happened. Of course I did my usual adjustments, but nothing crazy or out of the ordinary for me. Comments and critiques appreciated.

Canon 7d
Canon 17-40mm @17mm
f13
1 sec, 1/15 sec
ISO 100
CPL
2 stop GND
Tripod

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Ben Horne on March 26, 2013 at 6:37 PM

This is an absolutely stunning shot. I love the side light on left side, and the natural vignette caused by the hillsides in shadow. You've handled the extreme contrast very well, and the warm light reflected on the underside of the cloud is an added bonus. No nits from me. This is one I would love to see in print.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 26, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Thank you Ben, I am probably going to get this one done soon. It seemed to be quite popular on other venues over the internet thus far.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on March 26, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Stunning light Peter. Where is this captured?

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 26, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Thanks Rick, this was photographed from locust point along the grand canyon. It certainly isn't a view point the typical visitor will see.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on March 26, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Cool composition and light. Of course the light is directional from the sun, but I can't shake the sense of the canyon wall shining the light up to the sky!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 26, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Peter, This is just wonderful!! I love it...

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 26, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Magnificent light show Peter! The light on the canyon floor is especially stunning. You handled this dynamic scene very well.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on March 26, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Just Plain WOW!!!

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on March 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Grand Canyon? If so, my first thought is that it's really hard to show a familiar place with new drama, but you definitely pulled it off here. Light is fantastic, nicely done.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on March 26, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Reminds me of a painting by one of the masters - the warm light nicely pulls the eye across the image.

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on March 26, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Thats a killer shot Peter. That spot lighting is to die for. Your blend looks about as good as it gets too. Congrats!!!

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Comment posted by Johan Eickmeyer on March 26, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Perfect lighting. Couldn't have asked for better, IMO.

Canyon shots tend to have an unflattering line on the horizon where nothing connects the bottom to the top.

This photo works well because the light and clouds create a nice line that connects the photograph from top to bottom and from corner to corner.

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on March 26, 2013 at 10:49 PM

The light is awesome. I think the curves in the canyon mixed with the light and the rays make this a very strong image. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 26, 2013 at 11:20 PM

A very believable range of tones. Nice work on the blend, and this is a strong shot from comp to pp.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 27, 2013 at 1:26 AM

Thank you everyone for the kind words! I'm glad your all enjoying the image as much as I enjoyed shooting it.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on March 27, 2013 at 2:46 AM

Well that doesnt suck. Holy light batman. Where is this anyway? Sick.

aF

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on March 27, 2013 at 7:41 AM

This is magical! What a grandiose scene and light. Perfect.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 27, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Thanks Aaron. This is locust point on the north rim of the grand canyon. It takes quite a few dirt roads to get here and easy to get lost out there.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 27, 2013 at 11:52 AM

The light is rocking in this beauty, Peter. Great job on the processing also.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 27, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Great glow and great image handled well.

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Comment posted by Vincent Piotrowski on March 27, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Wicked. Amazing light and what a vista.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 27, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Awesome light, Peter! I don't care how much PS is used--it's the results that matter!

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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on March 28, 2013 at 10:29 AM

This fantastic image gives off a surprisingly lush vibe. Excellent all the way around.

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on March 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM

What a shot! I did a double take when I saw this! Can only imagine how stunning this would look printed large!

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 28, 2013 at 11:27 PM

Thank you everyone for all your positive feedback. I'm glad that the image itself displays itself as "perfect". I do not get those all that often.

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on March 29, 2013 at 11:48 AM

What can you say? Simply spectacular composition and light and you handled the diverse light levels perfectly.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on March 29, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Gorgeous! That is the kind of light and drama we are all after isn't it? Nicely blended and most certainly 'print-worthy'.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on March 30, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Amazing lighting in this Peter, love everything in this.

Gary.

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