Wotan's Fury

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 8, 2015281 views15 comments

An afternoon thunderstorm moved easterly up the Grand Canyon this past weekend. Light reflecting off high clouds behind me provided morning-like illumination on Wotan's Throne.

Nikon D810, 14-24mm @ 14mm, f/6.3, ISO 64.

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15 comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 8, 2015 at 3:16 PM

This is really sweet, Doug! Dang! The color, tonality, detail, and light are near perfect. No nits, here.

The large version is a must-see!

--P

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Comment posted by Mark James Ford on September 8, 2015 at 3:39 PM

Nice shot Doug, really like the composition and atmosphere ...

Cheers, MArk

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on September 8, 2015 at 3:39 PM

Great title and an ever greater image.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on September 8, 2015 at 3:57 PM

Simply an awesome image. Very well done. devil

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on September 8, 2015 at 4:29 PM

Dynamic image Doug! The curve of the rock and lighting make for a sweet comp. Looks like some nasty weather back there. Not sure you could improve upon this. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on September 8, 2015 at 4:39 PM

The power and fury of the storm is so evident in this image, Doug! So very beautiful! Really like the composition as well.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on September 8, 2015 at 5:08 PM

That is a very interesting and exciting image, Doug. Well executed and perfect timing.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on September 8, 2015 at 6:06 PM

Sweet light and what a cool place to witness the beauty of this storm, Doug. Wonderful image capturing the canyon's fury and magestic qualities. Very, very nice.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on September 8, 2015 at 9:06 PM

Simply stunning.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on September 8, 2015 at 9:26 PM

Thanks for the kind comments. This was the one image that stuck in my mind as I drove home and it was the first to be edited. Looks like there are some color bands in the right sky under the cloud to contend with. I thought there was discussion of these and their causes a while back.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 9, 2015 at 9:41 AM

Great light and dramatic clouds. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 9, 2015 at 9:54 AM

Doug, This is really sweet! Wonderful composition and the light and conditions you captured are just fantastic! Can't see anything I would even consider changing. devil

Nick Bristol Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by David Schoen on September 9, 2015 at 2:08 PM

Nicely done. The gradations of tone are amazing!

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on September 9, 2015 at 3:34 PM

awesome display. Love it

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 10, 2015 at 10:50 AM

Extreme drama, Doug. I like the balance of light here better than in the east rim shot.

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