Just Add Water

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 28, 2015651 views6 comments

I first discovered this location in 2012. At that time I posted this photograph in the Landscape Gallery. Yesterday I happened upon the location again. About a week ago there were some very strong storms in the area of Zion National Park. Evidence of the storms remains in the form of countless ephemeral water holes and pools throughout the park, particularly along washes in the eastern region, making many sections impassable. I was impressed with how dramatically a small pool of water transformed the scene compared to the 2012 photograph.

Canon 5D II
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
20mm, f/16, 2 seconds, ISO 50, polarizer

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on October 28, 2015 at 3:10 AM

The water definitely makes it feel fresher, Jim. It's not as colorful as the previous post you linked to but I like it better because the exposure is better and you can see much more detail in the rocks.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM

It's an excellent look at this wash, Jim. I like how you've included the stones at the bottom and how they contrast with the red rocks of the canyon walls. The trees at the back add some fine coordinating color and interest. I too like this version better than the linked image, because of the extra detail and the comp. with the pool of water and wash leading into the distance.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on October 28, 2015 at 10:46 AM

Very nice, Jim. Looks like the colors are popping in Zion. Now if you could just reduce the crowds it would be awesome. I love these little side drainages and it is a good way to get off by yourself. Love the detail in the rocks and the water does add another element to the comp. I sorta wish the trees weren't cut off at the top but other than that a real nice fall look at Zion.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on October 28, 2015 at 3:37 PM

Lots to like here, Jim, fg, mg, bg, colors; feels as though I can walk right into this scene, well done.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 29, 2015 at 9:56 AM

Great color and sweet little scene. Like Gary, I am wishing for more room at the top, but not a deal killer. Nice take and good comparison between this and the prior image.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on October 29, 2015 at 7:38 PM

The pool adds a lot to this, and the color looks real nice. I wish there more room at the top as the trees look a little cut off to me. I like the textures in the rock, especially the big boulder.

--P

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