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p.1 #1 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Had the good fortune to visit Southern Utah and couple weeks ago. I was blown away by the photographic opportunities! Here are three of my favorite spots in Canyonlands NP, the less visited neighbor of Arches. We stopped at Green River Overlook two nights including our last night when coming back from shooting at False Kiva, we noticed some good light. We literally ran the last 1/4 - 1/2 mi back to the car and floored it to the Overlook parking area, ran to the viewpoint. got there a bit late to catch the last light on the canyon walls but the sky did not disappoint. Had to use two ND Grads to tame the sky. I did some bracketing for HDRs also but have not processed those shots yet. Lazy!

We visited Mesa Arch, a real favorite of us photographers, at about 10AM after the crowds left. Still the nice iconic glow on the underside of the Arch. Washer Woman (and another tower I forget the name of) seen through the Arch.

The last image is south of Moab a couple hours along Hiway 95. in South Mule canyon, this location has the appropriate designation of "House on Fire". I think you will agree on the name!

False Kiva

Green River Overlook

Mesa Arch

House on Fire

Oct 23, 2012 at 04:12 PM

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p.1 #2 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Absolutely gorgeous. Maybe Iconic but you took them to the next level...really stunning work!

Carolyn

Oct 23, 2012 at 04:17 PM

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p.1 #3 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Very nice collection of Utah images!

The other towers are "Monster" and "Airport."

Oct 23, 2012 at 04:27 PM

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p.1 #4 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Hey Mike,

You sure nailed all the icons here. Very well done. So the Mesa Arch shot here was shot at 10am? I like how you got the sunstar. It's really hard to pick a favorite here as they all are really sweet.

Jim

Oct 23, 2012 at 04:29 PM

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Oct 23, 2012 at 04:41 PM

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p.1 #6 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Icons or not these are excellent shots Mike, well done

David

Oct 23, 2012 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #7 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

I will taker an icon any day when the photography is that good! Great Work!

Oct 23, 2012 at 08:02 PM

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p.1 #8 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Awesome shots, all of them!

I like the Mesa Arch shot (even though everyone and their mother/cousin/distant relative etc shoots it at dawn). Your take is still awesome.

Oct 23, 2012 at 08:08 PM

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p.1 #9 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Really nice shots! FK is a favorite spot of mine

Oct 23, 2012 at 08:32 PM

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p.1 #10 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Really great pics Mike!
Looks like a wonderful place for photo ops.
Martin

Oct 24, 2012 at 07:47 PM

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p.1 #11 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Excellent set, Gene! Areas in my bucket

Barry

Oct 28, 2012 at 02:47 AM

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p.1 #12 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Last one is gorgeous.

Would have liked next to last on (arch shot) better with the sun completely occluded by the arch and just blasting it's rich colors on its inner side.

Jim

Oct 28, 2012 at 08:01 PM

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p.1 #13 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

These are beautiful photos, Gene. Someday I hope to get down there. You sure are enticing me to make it sooner than later. Very nice work on all of them!

JBR

Oct 29, 2012 at 03:34 AM

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p.1 #14 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

I sincerely appreciate all of your kind comments and suggestions!

Mile

Oct 29, 2012 at 03:36 AM

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p.1 #15 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Very well done! These views certainly are among the icons of the area and your versions show why they are so popular.

Oct 29, 2012 at 05:21 AM

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p.1 #16 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Mike K wrote:
Very well done! These views certainly are among the icons of the area and your versions show why they are so popular.

Thanks much Mike

Mike

Nov 06, 2012 at 04:21 PM

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p.1 #17 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

I think it's all been said.
Very nice set, Canyonlands was already on the list, but if it wasn't, it would be now.

Nov 06, 2012 at 08:38 PM

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p.1 #18 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

JimFox wrote:
Hey Mike,

You sure nailed all the icons here. Very well done. So the Mesa Arch shot here was shot at 10am? I like how you got the sunstar. It's really hard to pick a favorite here as they all are really sweet.

Jim

Jim

My best recollection was the Mesa Arch shot was at about 10AM, maybe a bit earlier. We shot Dead Horse Point first so as to avoid the crowds at MA.

Thanks for looking

Mike

Nov 09, 2012 at 07:35 PM

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p.1 #19 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

What magnificent photos! I especially love the colors and the way you use the rock formations as frames.

Lynn

Nov 09, 2012 at 11:30 PM

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p.1 #20 · Some Canyonlands "Icons"

Wow! What a set. Each one done to perfection.
Congratulations!

Bob

Nov 10, 2012 at 12:58 AM

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