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WC #690 - The X Factor
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WC #690 - The X Factor

by Jim Greenwood

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted June 23, 2015672 views5 comments

This was taken on 11/11/2014 at a favorite spot along the Virgin River.  Two significant flash flooding events had occurred in Zion earlier in 2014 which very noticeably changed the riverbed compared to the past several years and washed away a lot of logs and other debris which had accumulated on boulders and along the banks.

Canon 5D II
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
17mm, f/20, 10 seconds, ISO 50, polarizer

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 23, 2015 at 7:54 AM

Jim, the X works very well for moving my eyes around the frame here.  You've also got some lovely colors with the green, silky water, red rocks and yellow trees.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 23, 2015 at 10:26 AM

Or 'X' marks the spot, this place is just beautiful Jim.

I agree with Mark, some very nice colors using the polarizer. And great details throughout..

Excellent long exposure work!devil

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 23, 2015 at 11:07 AM

Very beautifully composed around the X, Jim, the long exposure leaving the water nicely smooth to contrast with the textures of the rocks and trees.  Lovely colour harmonies too !

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on June 23, 2015 at 8:18 PM

No nits from me.  I like the effect that the polarizer has in the reflective portions of the imagedevil.......................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 25, 2015 at 5:33 PM

Beautiful scene and comp with al the diagonal lines. Love the  the yellow leaves and green water making for a balanced, peaceful feeling to this image. Lots of nice detail in the rocks.

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments