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Nov. 2013 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted September 26, 20131,655 views12 comments

Horse Thief Ranch

I attended a short workshop with John Fielder late last fall. The location hosting the workshop was incredible - a private ranch right on the Colorado River, overlooking beautiful canyon views. The property was one being preserved by the Mesa Land Trust, and I feel lucky I got to walk around this amazing place that not many folks get to see. They do still run cattle on the property, as well as grow hay. We happened to be on this little stretch when the sunrise broke out, and we all enjoyed the beautiful golden glow of late fall on the grasses.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on September 26, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Absolutely stunning Angela! I swear I've seen this scene before here on NPN, did you post this capture (maybe a different time of year?). Or someone else, it looks so familiar. Never the less the light and colors here are exquisite. Thanks for sharing it.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on September 26, 2013 at 10:12 PM

This is quite lovely, Angela! Very nice comp with the leading lines of the road and fence on the left, leading to the mountains in the background. The tan colors really work well with the blue sky and the lighting gives the whole scene a special glow. Well done.

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Comment posted by Karen Kane on September 27, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Stunning light Angela, and the composition lends itself nicely to a very painterly feel. I like it very much

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 27, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Love this view and the golden everything here, Angela. The fence line does a perfect job of leading us down this dirt roadway deeper into the scene. Nicely thought out capture.

Good to hear John is out and about doing the photo thing still.....

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on September 27, 2013 at 6:21 PM

Beautiful golden light here, and lots to look at. The fence and dirt road are absolutely in the perfect spot. Nice job!

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 28, 2013 at 1:32 AM

Very nice landscape, Angela! The light is great the exposure is just right and you used the fence to the best advantage in your composition. It has lots of depth and pleasant mood. Well done.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on September 29, 2013 at 9:29 AM

Very well taken! Good use of the wooden fence and the light! Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 29, 2013 at 9:59 AM

How neat to spend a day (or two) with John Fielder. The light here is lovely and the leading lines of the fence and road work wonderfully. The color contrast between the warm grounds and the chilly sky is a terrific addition.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on October 3, 2013 at 7:51 PM

Congratulations Angela, well done

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 4, 2013 at 10:38 PM

What an inviting scene. Love the perspective, the "ranch" look and the beautiful golden colors. Congrats-- on the Pick and on being there.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Love the fall colors and the brooding skies Angela. Great invitation to take a drive down the lane along the old fenceline.

Lots going on here and very well composed. Congrats on the WP.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on November 11, 2013 at 9:19 AM

Perfect capture of this beautiful location Angela,
Congratulations on the WP and especially for the GOTM which is no big surprise to anyone who has enjoyed your body of work.
It is an honor to be considered a colleague of yours . . .

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