Eroding Reds

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 15, 2015392 views20 comments

Been a few weeks, primarily due to a still-under-warranty monitor crapping out and the repair process. C'est la vie moderne....

Back to my March/April trip to S. Utah and an early morning image from our campsite out at Murphy's Point (up on the Island in the Sky of Canyonlands NP) which we had all to ourselves. The point, not the park of course ;-) That's the White Rim and the Green River down there somewhere in all of those layers. I liked the hints of blue shadow amongst all of that warmth. Windy spot though.

f6.3, ISO-200, 229mm, 1/320 sec, tripod.

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20 comments

Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on July 15, 2015 at 8:28 PM

I like all of the layers and the low sun angle producing the shadows. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on July 15, 2015 at 8:49 PM

Really enjoying the dappled light in this image. The warm and cool tone interplay is really nice. Very well presented!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 15, 2015 at 9:40 PM

A lot to like about this image. Nice early light, nice play with the shadows and light, beautiful colors and textures.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on July 16, 2015 at 12:02 AM

Fine imaging of a wonderful opportunity, Dave. That place can be magical, like this is.

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Comment posted by John Williams on July 16, 2015 at 10:06 AM

Lovely layers in splendid light Dave.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 16, 2015 at 11:09 AM

Beautiful light and depth to the image. Love the layering and shadows, too. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on July 16, 2015 at 11:11 AM

I agree with you about the combination of warm and cold tones being the star of this image, although I really appreciate the shapes in the rocks as well. Well worth a windy night!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 16, 2015 at 12:18 PM

A striking study in light and shade, with the eye kept moving nicely across the frame ( though maybe a perspective with a feature in particular focus might also have worked ). Love the overall tonality.

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Comment posted by Tom Falley on July 16, 2015 at 1:39 PM

Dave:

Easy to pick out the White Rim, had the adventure of taking that 100 mile exploration a number of years ago. I like the use of a long focal length to pick out an effective statement of the essence of the land.

Regards: Tom

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 16, 2015 at 5:03 PM

Dave, This is very nicely done! I love the contrast of the cool and warm color this has. The layer are very interesting with all the wonderful lines, shapes and textures. Great Light!

Nick Bristol Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on July 16, 2015 at 7:43 PM

Hi Dave,

This image calms the soul, and I love the light, depth, and layers. The layers of light and shadow are very effective in creating depth and contrast.The light and the way the light brings out the color in the beautiful hills is wonderful.

Sweet work

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 17, 2015 at 12:41 PM

Dave, you caught some great light here. It's really setting of the shapes and the warm tones in the rocks plus the layers feel like they go on forever.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 18, 2015 at 12:13 AM

Really like this Dave. A beautiful image from a sensational place. Love the layers of light, shadow, and color. I could also see a little off the top to eliminate the dead space top left.

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on July 18, 2015 at 1:45 PM

Appreciate everyone's comments!

I agree with the cropping suggestion, Gary. I took some off the top and some off the left edges to maintain ratio more or less. I wanted to keep as much as the red cliffs on the top as possible so there is still some of that dead space but not as distracting as before. The crop also reduced that black area on the left edge so two birds with one crop. Thanks much...

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on July 19, 2015 at 3:53 PM

Very attractive photo.. You made the best of the nice light with the layered comp, very well done.

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Comment posted by Jean C Cajolet on July 19, 2015 at 6:34 PM

Beautiful light in those layers bringing them alive. I love it, well done.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on July 21, 2015 at 12:30 PM

Nice image, Dave. I feel that the small crop does help the image.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 24, 2015 at 10:00 PM

Congratulations on the well deserved WP, Dave. Love it.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 25, 2015 at 12:57 PM

Magical shot Dave, plenty to look at in this.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on July 26, 2015 at 8:02 PM

Hey Dave,
Not much to add that hasn't already been said and I agree with all the comments,
Congratulations on the WP . . . devil

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