The Other Side

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 21, 2014551 views16 comments

This is other side of the natural bridge I posted a couple weeks ago. I was fortunate to hit nice light going downstream on day 1 of my backpack, and this warm reflected light on the other side on the return. This may seem overdone, but the reflected light was very strong and warm with pretty intense color. Still, comments or suggestions on the color would be appreciated. Escalante Wilderness, Glen Canyon NRA. D600, 24-85 @ 44, 1/80, f11, iso 400. Thanks for looking.

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16 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM

Scott,

Love the comp and the light. The foliage through the arch looks like it could stand a touch of sharpening on my Macbook 13 with retina but you might see if anyone else comments on it. Beautiful mood in this - beautiful image period.

pat

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Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on November 21, 2014 at 1:30 PM

Really great. This has everything going for it. Love the light in the arch.

Registered on August 20, 2007, 206 Posts, 998 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Westerbeck on November 21, 2014 at 2:17 PM

Nice capture Scott. My eye is really pulled deep into the scene. I particularly like the area through the bridge towards the bottom as it looks like stairs leading off to explore further.

Registered on March 21, 2012, 32 Posts, 111 Comments

Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on November 21, 2014 at 2:33 PM

Beautiful rendition of a sweet little spot. My only minor nit is that I'd like to see a bit more room below the top (bottom?) of the reflection and the edge.

I'd love to check this place out as I'm planning on heading to southern UT in the spring. What's the name of this creek?

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 21, 2014 at 2:42 PM

Lovely light, and a nice composition. I do a have a couple of suggestions. There appears to be a cyan cast in the stones on the right side and the magenta in the foreground is a little strong. Also, the foliage on the right side looks a little flat.. You might also consider increasing the yellow saturation in the trees on the near side of the arch.

The reason I'm pointing these things out, Scott, is that this has the potential for a very nice print.

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on November 21, 2014 at 2:57 PM

Dave, this is Coyote Creek accessed from Escalante via the Hole in the Rock road.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 21, 2014 at 4:06 PM

Scott, I really like this shot. The other angle was very nice also, but I think this might be more appealing even with the centering of the bridge. Does not look overdone to me at all in response to your comment. I could see some minor drop in saturation on the cyan, but overall this came out really nice.

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on November 21, 2014 at 5:13 PM

Very nice, Scott. I'm familiar with canyon reflected light and this doesn't seem at all overdone. Quite natural, actually. Lovely image.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 21, 2014 at 5:45 PM

Real nice comp and scene. Looks like a great locale too. I like Preston's suggestions.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Miller on November 22, 2014 at 10:07 AM

Very nice. Love the colors and light. Kind of wish I could see more of the top- the dark band seems cut off. I wouls prob burn the darker areas of the foliage to match the overall contrasts of the image. Beautiful spot and image.

Registered on January 24, 2005, 152 Posts, 405 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 22, 2014 at 10:42 AM

This is another fine composition of this photogenic backcountry natural bridge. I also agree with Preston's suggestions. I prefer the previous composition for overall eye appeal and visual impact. But both are excellent.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 229 Posts, 1523 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 22, 2014 at 3:17 PM

Scott, I like this scene and composition very much. The rock and highlighted background really draws me into this picture. I agree the foliage in front of the rock face does look a little flat especially on the right side so I agree with Preston's suggestions here. Really a wonderful scene!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 22, 2014 at 5:02 PM

Scott, this is lovely with the window through the bridge into the distance and those terrific reflections in the stream. My only nit is that your larger version is only a little larger...doesn't look like 1200 px longest side...

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Comment posted by Tom Falley on November 23, 2014 at 12:04 PM

Scott

Very nice, lovely riot of harmonious color. As mentioned earlier the tree on the right could be emphasized, but nice as is. I tend to find much work today over manipulated and over saturated, so found and naturally related subjects hone our vision.. The world isn't perfect, one of its challenges and delights!

Cheers. Tom

Registered on November 21, 2014, 189 Posts, 454 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 25, 2014 at 5:35 PM

Great capture here Scott,

The light in this scene is just splendid, and you manged to Frame this one up perfectly to emphasize the wonderful reflection and the view beyond. I too would maybe do something with the tree on the right, to bring out a bit more, but this is darn nice as is.

I have been really enjoying your work from this area Scott.

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on November 25, 2014 at 6:08 PM

Oh, this glow is simply fantastic! Just from a personal perspective, I would like to see a version with a significant crop on the left side. That left side, particularly the bottom of the tree, is a bit busy. I would focus in on the arch and creek glow. But that is just my opinion. But,no, this is not overdone at all; perfect exposure.

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