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Mark Metternich
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Tatahatso Morning


After a long workshop season I am finally home for a short break. I have, by far, the largest backlog of work I have ever had to process (a great problem I know ) and I decided to go ahead and show this one first.

This is Tatahatso Point on the Grand Canyon proper, and a very special and remote place that I had been skunked 8 times in a row with little to no clouds. The size and scale of the place is simply impossible to comprehend in photos! It is about a mile wide and deep (makes Horseshoe Bend look microscopic in comparison)! And, IMO, one of the very best places on the Grand Canyon to camp in the remote and see the Milky Way at night. Just make sure you get a Navajo permit and have a good GPS!

Last week, I spontaneously decided to give the group the option of a extra FREE day by going to this location with the intent of ending our awesome journey together with a bang. I checked all the weather reports and radar and such and although they predicted clear boring blue skies, I knew by experience that sometimes (especially in the monsoon season) the skies tend to make their own weather.

Those who remained with me, suffered 3 tire blow outs to get here (but I always come hyper prepared) but were treated to both a very nice sunset with the moon right down the middle! Then in an AM, soft morning light and awesome surreal dappled pink clouds across the entire horizon. We had major smiles on our faces while shooting side by side and various hoots and hollers could be heard too. Lastly, a mad dash to Flagstaff (including 3 separate car washes) got me on the plane, as the last person, as the doors were closing!

If you so desire, feel free to Facebook me or visit my website.

Thank you for looking.

Sony A7R
Canon 14L2 (my favorite landscape lens in the world)
16:9 Aspect Ration Mode on the A7R
F/5.6 (the sharpest f/stop for the lens)
1/15th shutter
200 ISO (Native ISO)
Single file with conservative processing.

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Sep 08, 2014 at 03:01 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Tatahatso Morning


Wish I was there. Carl said he had a great time. Sweet light and a terrific shot.
harsha



Sep 08, 2014 at 03:10 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Tatahatso Morning


Very nice Mark. Would love to see it printed large as I'm sure the small web sized image doesn't do it half the justice it deserves.


Sep 08, 2014 at 03:14 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Tatahatso Morning


Oh dude, this is far and above my favorite shot I have seen from you. Love the symmetry, the lighter tones, the natural looking processing, and of course the clouds. Good job man. I would be proud to have this shot in my portfolio.


Sep 08, 2014 at 03:24 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Tatahatso Morning


That's a fine image, Mark. Chance favors the prepared.


Sep 08, 2014 at 03:42 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Tatahatso Morning


Hey Mark,

Nice work here. And nice work to take a chance on that location. Sometimes one just doesn't know, and also I have found weather reports can only take us so far, and sometimes experience with the weather is more important than the reports themselves.

This has a Horseshoe Canyon feel to it, but with more rocks in the foreground. The clouds definitely worked out nicely.

Jim



Sep 08, 2014 at 03:55 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Tatahatso Morning


Wonderful image! Really a classic photograph and I'm sure it is awe inspiring when printed.


Sep 08, 2014 at 03:56 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Tatahatso Morning


Hi Mark, I think you really succeeded in capturing this photograph. I love that the land is bathed in light into the deepest crevices and all the way to the distant ridges. The composition is good, if straight forward. A well done photograph, but not one of my favorites of yours ... the light is just so uniform that I don't find it as interesting as some of your other work.


Sep 08, 2014 at 04:38 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Tatahatso Morning


Mark, you need to learn how to fly a helicopter. No more blown tires :P

The image is amazing man. For me the clouds really make the shot. The scattered clouds is just an awesome sight. I am sure in person, the viewing must be heavenly.

Jason



Sep 08, 2014 at 05:37 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Tatahatso Morning


Whoa!!!

Atlas, the sky god, created one hell of a tapestry for you to witness!

Incredible.





Sep 08, 2014 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Tatahatso Morning


Great job following your instincts; it really paid off.

Wonderful comp.

Bart Carrig



Sep 08, 2014 at 07:56 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Tatahatso Morning


The sky is just crazy but works so well with this image. Lovely shot Mark. Good stuff....



Sep 08, 2014 at 08:21 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Tatahatso Morning


Wonderful image!! Perfectly balanced!


Sep 08, 2014 at 08:45 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Tatahatso Morning


Nice work. The clouds in the sky seem to complement the rocks in color and texture.


Sep 08, 2014 at 08:45 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Tatahatso Morning


Killer cloud action Mark!


Sep 09, 2014 at 12:06 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Tatahatso Morning


Mark,
You stole the color from my shot! jk
What a sweet combination of sky & color.

Dan




Sep 09, 2014 at 12:21 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Tatahatso Morning


Nice image with terrific clouds! Well done.


Sep 09, 2014 at 01:28 AM
Brad Williams
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Tatahatso Morning


Stunning photo Mark! Love the texture of the clouds you got here and they are lit up beautifully. Great work!


Sep 09, 2014 at 09:04 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Tatahatso Morning


Very nice work, Mark

-Nick



Sep 09, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Tatahatso Morning


Beautiful spectacle. Nicely captured Mark!


Sep 09, 2014 at 12:38 PM
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