August is not really the best time to be wandering south on US 163 between Utah and Arizona. The light is intense, harsh, and the heat produces haze making crystal clear shots impossible. Still it is a fascinating and the harsh light is part of what makes it so amazing. This track off into vastness caught my eye.
I appreciate the positive comments and the useful critique. When I look at it here compared to a 16x24 print I can see the point about not enough contrast. Greg, if it doesn't "feel hot enough" then I've obviously failed as it was 102F at the time Part of the problem with August sun is that other than very early or late, shadow has been annihilated. I'm going to go back an work on it and see if I can bring what dark there is up a big more.
Thanks to each of you,
Robert
Aug 23, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Charlie Shugart Offline • • • • • • • Upload & Sell: Off
I also really like this, Robert.
And I agree about the contrast thing, and understand the desert summer mid-day light problems.
Although the comp is excellent here, I wonder if a bottom crop might emphasize the clouds a bit more. To me, they are the main subject of this fine image.
Charlie
This is one of those rare shots that I never considered cropping, but interesting idea. It was of course the road (well, and the butte and the sky and the . . .) that pulled me into the shot. I'm going back to it and playing with contrast and even cropping. Always good to have other people's eyes on one's work.
Part of the problem with August sun is that other than very early or late, shadow has been annihilated. I'm going to go back an work on it and see if I can bring what dark there is up a big more.