Delicate Rainbow (+RP)

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 13, 2013429 views20 comments

I promise I do also shoot at non-iconic locations, but with the good light and subtle rainbow I thought this was worth posting. This was the sunset prior to the night photo I posted previously. I felt like I had to push the sky more than I wanted to, so let me know if the processing looks ok, and how to make it better. Thanks for looking.

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20 comments

Comment posted by Peter Coskun on July 13, 2013 at 1:59 AM

I love how the rainbow balances the scene. What incredible light you were gifted with and glad you were able to capture it. I think you could push the contrast in the sky a bit more to give it some more punch, but it's good as is too.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on July 13, 2013 at 2:50 AM

One of the nicest DA shots I've seen. Congrats Jared!

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Comment posted by Chris Stenger on July 13, 2013 at 3:26 AM

Nice picture and well processed. A bit of a problem for me, however, is that I have seen so many pictures of Delicate Arch. You may consider making it more dramatic (sky darker etc.) to distinguish it from other images. But again, it's a fine picture as is!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 13, 2013 at 6:42 AM

Outstanding image of this icon, Jared. Really nice comp of DA, and the rainbow makes this unique.

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Comment posted by Tom Hilton on July 13, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Simply beautiful...

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on July 13, 2013 at 8:15 AM

wonderful light & colors

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 13, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Beautiful image of this icon Jared. Great POV and processing. The rainbow is a wonderful touch. Beautiful light in this.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 13, 2013 at 11:11 AM

That rainbow makes it special. Beautiful light

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on July 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Well, if you gotta photograph an icon, this is the way to do it! One of the best DA images I've seen, and one that could grace many publications and brochures. Skies looks great...no nits from me at all.
Bravo, Jared! Were there many others here for this rare event?

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 13, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Very fine capture Jared. A very slight burn of background mountains maybe, just maybe.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on July 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM

One of the absolute top-3 DA shots I can recall seeing. Amazing lighting and atmosphere in all the right places. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on July 13, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Thanks for the helpful comments and feedback. Here's a version with a little more contrast added to the clouds, and burning of background mountains. I think it's an improvement but let me know if you think it's too much.

John, there were fewer tripods here on this night than the other 2-3 times I've been there. Maybe a dozen or so, but lots of other hikers enjoying the show as well.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 13, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jared,

Gotta echo many of the comments - perhaps one of the best Delicate Arch images I've seen posted here. Funny too, such a classic and standard viewpoint, yet the soft light and gorgeous sky with the added rainbow really take this up a notch. Great job with the respost. A wall hanger for sure. thanks for posting this one!

Lon

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 13, 2013 at 8:42 PM

I like this Jared. The warm light on the arch, the way that you have framed the LaSals with the arch and the beautiful sky - all of these elements come together for a beautiful image. Certainly no need to apologize for shooting an icon. Shoot what inspires you regardless of whether it is iconic or not.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on July 13, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Wow. Outstanding shot Jared. I expected a close view from the thumb but find great depth here. Rainbow and light are of course sublime. Rp is the awesome.

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Comment posted by John Fan on July 14, 2013 at 8:23 AM

Fantastic light. The rainbow is at right place to make this iconic place special. The clouds looks a little "dirty". Maybe more noise reduction helps?

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 14, 2013 at 9:03 PM

Gorgeous light and color Jared. The rainbow makes this DA image unique.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 15, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Great take on this icon. Great conditions and no people (unless you rightfully cloned them out). Excellent.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 15, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Excellent work here, Jared! Wonderful light and colors brought together with a great comp. The rainbow adds another wonderful element!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on July 17, 2013 at 2:27 AM

While I have seen many images of this icon, this one ranks right up there with the very best. The sky and the rainbow really provide a lovely backdrop for the glowing arch.

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