Arroyo at Glenn Springs

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 19, 2013237 views9 comments

I think I've posted this before in color but I just decided tonight to convert to B&W since the main color in the other version was yellow since I was shooting into the sun.

Please view the LARGER version for better detail.

I would love to hear your thoughts and critiques. Thanks for looking.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 20, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Don't recall seeing this one before, Bill. It's surely not from your local terrain in your home area I suspect. Is this from Big Bend maybe?
I really like the composition and overall distant view included. The ravine here looks like many of the natural desert water or flash flood control units.
I do like the B&W conversion, and it probably even adds a bit more feel to the remote arid conditions we see here over the color version too.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 20, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Wonderful B&W conversion Bill. I especially like how the tonal range brings out the details in the rocks.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on August 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Nice subject for black and white presentation, Bill. This image, with its good tonal range and near to far comp conveys a real feeling of the American desert. Good work. Chet

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 20, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Thanks all.

Paul - yep, you guessed right - Big Bend National Park - I should have noted that.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 20, 2013 at 4:02 PM

This is very nice, Bill. I like your comp and your larger version has some great detail. I think the b&w conversion was a nice idea here as well. I think I could see it a little darker or maybe just a little more tonal range but enjoy it fine as is too.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 20, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Neat look at this dry wash...it sure doesn't look like Florida...ah, I see it's Big Bend. I don't remember the color version, the b&w here really lets the textures and shapes shine. The also does a great job of leading into the distance.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 20, 2013 at 11:56 PM

A classic look to this conversion, Bill. I like the range of tones and the depth in your comp. Well done.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 21, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Very nice indeed Bill, excellent tones and detail, and your composition works beautifully.
John

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 21, 2013 at 11:59 PM

Beautiful textures in the rock, and the leading line through the photo is perfect. Good choice to use black and white.

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