Silent City

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 30, 2015325 views19 comments

A company function had me driving up to Salt Lake City this past weekend, so I stopped for a night at Bryce Canyon on the way back to Flagstaff. I like how the walls in the Silent City area by Sunset Point seem to converge, so I chose a perch overlooking the area for sunset. Unfortunately, the clouds did not light up colorfully, but was still happy to have clouds and the moon.

Nikon D810, 14-24mm @ 15mm, f/8, ISO 64

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19 comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on June 30, 2015 at 2:04 AM

Well that's a great spot. Not sure how I missed that one. Nice find!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on June 30, 2015 at 4:13 AM

My favorite spot in Bryce also, Doug. Love the Silent City and it's perfect for the wide angle view. The large view is absolutely a must. Very nice.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 30, 2015 at 11:02 AM

Wonderful combination of elements. Top notch Bryce shot, Doug. devil

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 30, 2015 at 12:42 PM

Yes, Doug, it's a terrific sky and the converging lines of hoodos roughly pointing to the moon provide a fine sense of zoom. The extra details and, it seems, more dynamic range seen in the larger version are a terrific improvement.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 30, 2015 at 2:41 PM

Beautiful take on Bryce, Doug. I agree about the converging line look. Works really well.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on June 30, 2015 at 2:57 PM

Your presented point of view makes it very clear what the area got its name from. Very nice landscape I must say! I think this works very well with the non-colored clouds that you have, puts all the more emphasis on those nice rock formations.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on June 30, 2015 at 4:22 PM

Thanks for the comments. Does the white balance and brightness of the canyon look ok to you?

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on June 30, 2015 at 8:02 PM

Large view is fantastic! I'm not sure about including the moon. It looks featureless anyway and the crop works better IMO

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 30, 2015 at 8:23 PM

Beautiful work Doug!! Everything looks great to me and the large version is a real treat to view. Outstanding image! devil

Nick Bristol Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 1, 2015 at 12:25 AM

Great view and perspective Doug. Even though the sky wasn't what you hoped, a unique shot. I think a BW conversion may take advantage of the interesting rock patterns and the sky might really pop. Love it!

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Comment posted by Andrew Morrill on July 1, 2015 at 5:56 PM

I really like how you've treated the colors and comp in this - the image has a peaceful and subtle beauty to it. The converging lines in the rocks work very well. I think you've got the warmth right on as well. Great job.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 2, 2015 at 12:56 AM

The convergence definitely draws me in. Maybe wondering about digging more detail out of the darks to balance beter with the sky.

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Comment posted by Hillary Younger on July 3, 2015 at 4:17 AM

Great converging lines, Doug. I'm thinking this would also be a great place to shoot on a clear night.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on July 3, 2015 at 5:25 PM

Thanks for the additional suggestions. Harry- thanks and a B&W has been done since. Tony- I have selected the canyon and added a little brightness and contrast to try and make the tops of the "fins" stand out in a slightly brighter canyon. Hiilary- I was ready for the MW arching across, but it was a bright 3/4 moon all night.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on July 3, 2015 at 11:14 PM

Really nice spot to give a good perspective of Bryce. I feel as if I could walk right in to the large view.

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Comment posted by Jean C Cajolet on July 4, 2015 at 3:42 PM

I like a lot this point of view, the convergence of the different elements and the light so the real colors can be seen without as the often over sursaturated red. As I never went there so I find very impressive the geometric shape of all those picks. I like the originality of this picture.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on July 4, 2015 at 6:18 PM

Very well done....perfect time for the photo, the star is a nice touch. I might lighten the FG just a tad.