Mathering the Storm

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 24, 20184,214 views7 comments

With snow in the forecast, I headed to the Grand Canyon as our winter has been meek and mild so far. At sunrise, the canyon was filled with fog, but within a couple of hours, gaps in the clouds were ushered by quickly by the winds. Light snow was seen to have accumulated to just below the redwall. Conditions were constantly changing throughout the day, which made photography enjoyable even in the wind, cold, and blowing snow.

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on February 24, 2018 at 8:11 PM

These are some awesome conditions. Composition is well balanced with interest throughout. Fine as framed but maybe would be nice to have just a bit more room at bottom. Also, very minor, but I could see cloning or cropping that sliver of evergreen showing in the bottom right corner.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on February 24, 2018 at 8:47 PM

Lots of drama in the clouds and mist. No real suggestions, just enjoying the snow and red rock mix. I imagine you would have included more of the trees at the bottom if that was a possibility - the rim can be a difficult place to compose. SNow is gold.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on February 26, 2018 at 7:07 AM

Gorgeous my kind of soft winter light that I find particularly enthralling.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on February 26, 2018 at 9:59 AM

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. This was as wide as the 24-70 would go and has not been cropped. I will see what a clone-out of the LRC tree looks like. Ian, you are right about that kind of light.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 26, 2018 at 6:24 PM

Fantastic combination of fog and snow, especially the powdering on the trees.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 27, 2018 at 9:19 AM

Great mood to the image and way to take advantage of the conditions. I agree with the comments about more room at the bottom, but it sure is not an image killer at all. Real nice.

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Comment posted by Genny K. on February 28, 2018 at 8:12 PM

This is really nice. Even with the fog, you get a real sense of distance and depth. I like the subtle colors in this. Those cracks really show up with the snow, and it sure makes those rocks look like they are ready to fall apart! Nice one.

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