This was taken on my winter annual trip to the SW this year. Most of the time, I end up with clear skies over the GC, but this time there was one morning when I had some really colorful clouds overhead at sunrise.
This image was a blended shot of several exposures to capture the tonal range. Let me know what you think and thanks for looking
Note - the second shot is a re-try based on the (much appreciated) advice in this thread. C&C is always welcome, that's why I like posting here
Pretty cool here. I like the look of this, yet there is a part of me that says it's a bit too bright in areas away from the sun's direction. But the overall detail is really cool, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt...
Thanks for all the kind words and suggestions. I've added a second image at the top with a just a little darker shadows and less sharpening (I think I forgot to double-check it when I used my web-size action PS - I agree the first try was a bit too crunchy)
Thanks for the suggestions, I really appreciate your advice.
Still needs to be softer for my taste. I knocked a bunch of clarity and contrast out... adding a bit more vibrance back and like the look better. IMO, the contrast/clarity on the rocks is distracting in an otherwise mellow shot.
I'm a sucker for sunbursts. Great job. I don't mind the lighter shadows, from my experience light really tends to bounce around those sandstone canyons and helps fill in the shadows.
