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AMaji
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There are many magnificent vistas in Zion, but sometimes the humble grass and weeds give us opportunities to make some nice images. Here is one that I like. I feel the way the DOF worked, it gives a 3D feel to the image. It is the humble grass acting as a back drop to the iconic peaks of Zion.

As usual, your comments and criticism are always welcome.

Thank you.



© AMaji 2012

Dry Grass in Zion




Jan 15, 2013 at 12:14 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Dry Grass in Zion


Hey Maji,

This is a very good shot demostrating how to use limited DOF. You did a good job here.

Jim



Jan 15, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Dry Grass in Zion


Very nice framing here. The lines and curves work well for me.


Jan 15, 2013 at 12:39 AM
AMaji
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Dry Grass in Zion


Thank you Jim and Gordon.


Jan 15, 2013 at 06:13 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Dry Grass in Zion


Nice job with DOF, it gives an interesting look both to the shrub and the background rocks. The shrub looks to be Rabbit brush which produces a late season yellow flower in late summer and fall.


Jan 15, 2013 at 07:03 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Dry Grass in Zion


I'm so sorry that you have had 229 views and only 5 comments. I think this is an amazing picture! I love the perspective and I think the back ground is just the right amount of blur!
Thank you for sharing!



Jan 15, 2013 at 08:00 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Dry Grass in Zion


Good composition.

What lens did you use? I'm not loving the bokeh.



Jan 15, 2013 at 08:16 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Dry Grass in Zion


AMaji,
An interesting approach, and you did it well.
Strictly a subjective thing, but I'm undecided if I like it as done here.
I think I'm a bit thrown off by the richness of the background reds.
Just $.02 .
Charlie



Jan 15, 2013 at 10:59 PM
AMaji
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Dry Grass in Zion


Thank you everyone for your comments.

Charlie, I will take your suggestion and see if I pull the reds down... how it will look like.

Lee, it is the lowly 28-300VR on my D300. No doubt the bokeh is jittery.

Scraptag, thanks for the comments. It is okay about the number of comments. Many people just view and that is a good thing by itself Of course, it is better to have more comments.

Callisto, thank you for identifying the plant. It must be Rabbit Brush because it was in Fall.



Jan 15, 2013 at 11:55 PM
AMaji
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Dry Grass in Zion


Here is a version with the reds in the background toned down as per Charlie's suggestion.





© AMaji 2012

Rabbit Brush in Zion




Jan 16, 2013 at 12:12 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Dry Grass in Zion


Great comp and dof. Delightful image.
I like the edit just a touch better.

Barry



Jan 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Dry Grass in Zion


I love the image, the colors are great and the composition is really nice.


Jan 16, 2013 at 03:40 PM
AMaji
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Dry Grass in Zion


Thank you Barry and Sozypozy.


Jan 16, 2013 at 08:26 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Dry Grass in Zion


Nicely done! what is that red dot to the left of the brush?


Jan 16, 2013 at 08:38 PM
AMaji
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Dry Grass in Zion


Thank you Sunny... I believe it is the tail light of an automobile.


Jan 17, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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I like the second image better as well, nice job.


Jan 17, 2013 at 12:07 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Dry Grass in Zion


Lovely image. The dof works well and the 2nd image is the better of the two for me.


Jan 17, 2013 at 01:35 AM
AMaji
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Dry Grass in Zion


Thank you Bryan and Tuan. I think it is just different WB settings.


Jan 17, 2013 at 05:30 PM
Jon Buffington
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Dry Grass in Zion


Beautiful capture and also love the dof



Jan 17, 2013 at 09:55 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Dry Grass in Zion


Lovely image. Definitely prefer the edited version. The softer hues seem to lend themselves better with the dof in the shot. Very nice.

Cheers,
Ed



Jan 18, 2013 at 12:02 PM
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