Arches Formations

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 18, 2013201 views6 comments

The different sandstone formations bathed in the glow of the late afternoon light made for a contrast in shapes. The deep red colors of these sandstone wonders are at their best in this late light.

The varied shapes of Arches National Park offers a multitude of compositions, some iconic and some just a beauty to the eye.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 19, 2013 at 1:19 AM

Rick,

Ahhhh, some nice, warm and wonderful late light on the desert landscape. I like your near/far composition here. The foreground feels like a stockade or bunker, and works very nicely to anchor the landscape. The color and warmth of the midground leading to the rock formations works very nicely. I'm enjoying this landscape image - the light is wonderful.

Lon

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Comment posted by Joerg Bonner on June 19, 2013 at 5:22 AM

beautiful warm tones and great comp. i like the little row of bushes in leading to the rock formation in the background.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 19, 2013 at 10:51 AM

This is my favorite of your recent posts. I am enjoying your composition, strong from front to back, with some nice side lighting and good shadows to give it depth. Nice take on Arches.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 19, 2013 at 11:28 AM

The golden light makes this one shine, Rick. Makes for some great color. I love this time of day!

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on June 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM

I've enjoyed viewing your images (this one included) of less well-recognized locales in Arches. I love the area, and your images are a refreshing reminder to keep looking around. You've captured some nice warm light here, and the comp works well. i wonder what it would look like to get down closer to the foreground rocks here, shrinking the less-interesting mid-ground a little. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on June 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Nice, warm light here. I love the way the path leads up right to the rocks. Nicely done.

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