Very nice Jim. Seeing nice images like this make me realize that I'm really going to have to work extra hard here in Austin Texas just to get a decent shot anywhere. There are good places here to shoot, you just have to be at the right place at the right time and know where to go. However I would love to go to the Grand Canyon and I know someday I probably will. Beautiful shots sir, a job well done!!
Nice set Jim. You worked the light and composition every well. The foreground tree and moon makes number 1 special but I like the color mix on the third as well.
I have never been to Moab. Looks amazing.
Best,
Fred
Timmeh wrote:
I can certainly see the natural progression of longer and longer focal lengths. #1 has more items of interest, but I really like the simplicity of #3's comp. The foreground rock on the right really fits well with the snaking river bend.
Tim
Thanks so much Tim, it is kind of nice to have that progression between shots.
DSC01 wrote:
Jim very nice shots,2 and 3 work the best with nice comps and the color of the earth shadow skies really makes 3 sweet. I will start checking out you blogging . Regards Dean
Hey Dean, I appreciate that. The earths shadow really helped in #3. I have always loved writing, so the blogging should be a natural progression, it's just a matter of being disciplined now to sit down and write them. I hope to be blogging on a weekly basis at least.
S Barth wrote:
Very nice set! I like the foreground objects: the twisted juniper, the looming sandstone and even a glimpse of the Shafer Trail. The colors are nice and saturated. Thanks!
-Steve
Hey Steve, I am glad you liked the series. As for the colors, I like my share of color too, and I often will bump the saturation up to get the color where I want it. But in these shots here, it's amazing that simply by processing them with the right amount of contrast gave me all the color I needed.
Beautiful images, all of them. I don't really have a favorite but I love the changing skies and ice flowing through the river. It pays to be there at dawn!
These turned out really well, the crystal clear Utah skies you were battling weren't detrimental at all!
Hey Craig, I am glad you liked them. It definitely pays to be there early and I appreciate all your help out there. I for sure got better shots because you were there.
dalongfellow wrote:
They are all excellent. The dusting of snow really brings out some additional texture. The light is outstanding. Makes me want to go right now.
Dave
Hey Dave, you ought to go! Though I am thinking by now there is not much snow left.
