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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Bryce at First Light

Taken at Bryce National Park at sunrise.
It was a clear night but luckily I got some cloud formations. The light was so beautiful. I still remember the wind and silence.
Comments appreciated.
Taken with Sony A7R and Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II.

May 05, 2014 at 08:30 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Bryce at First Light

Beautiful soft light and the clarity is amazing!

Nice to see a different angle than the usual rim shots.

Michael

May 05, 2014 at 08:36 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bryce at First Light

Funny, my best shots at Bryce were taken when most had left... people are just silly that way. So silly.

The topography and terrain make this feel tilted, even though I know it's not. I like how you've got it processed, but, if you want a critique, I'll say what I'd do if it was mine...

I'd do some expert dodging and burning, a subtle and artists touch that plays on the current contours and shape that subtly channels light from the lower right to the middle left in a delicate fashion. Subtle burning on outer, delicate dodging in zones 3-7 to create pathway that subdues the disjointed dark middle that separates the sunrise brights from the lit hoodoos, again, all very subtle. Would take a painters hand. Once again, that was premised on if it was my shot. Lastly, that channel of light peaking through the square hollow formation on the lower left, I'd accent the light as well. It's those areas, those "light queues" that really give opportunity to images. I guess thats why some images take me several hours to process.

May 05, 2014 at 08:46 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bryce at First Light

Hey Fred,

Wow!! What crazy cool light in this. This is totally different than anything i have seen from Bryce before.

Jim

May 05, 2014 at 09:04 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bryce at First Light

Stunning and a unique view.

May 05, 2014 at 09:09 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Bryce at First Light

camboman wrote:
Beautiful soft light and the clarity is amazing!

Nice to see a different angle than the usual rim shots.

Michael

Thanks Michael,
It was a clear cold day and the moving clouds were a nice surprise.
Fred

May 06, 2014 at 09:25 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Bryce at First Light

Great shot. I agree with Matt about a little dodging, and might also crop down a little from the top. It is also excellent as is. Dave

May 06, 2014 at 09:53 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bryce at First Light

Matt Anderson wrote:
Funny, my best shots at Bryce were taken when most had left... people are just silly that way. So silly.

The topography and terrain make this feel tilted, even though I know it's not. I like how you've got it processed, but, if you want a critique, I'll say what I'd do if it was mine...

I'd do some expert dodging and burning, a subtle and artists touch that plays on the current contours and shape that subtly channels light from the lower right to the middle left in a delicate fashion. Subtle burning on outer, delicate dodging in zones...Show more →

You are so right Matt. Right after the best light faded away, photographers started to show up.

I had been there since 3am because I was shooting the milky away.

Regarding dodging and burning: I have to confess that I rarely use these tools and usually rely on the natural light. I know I may be missing something as these are great shaping tools. I really appreciate the feedback. Could you do a rough work on it and send it to me? I would like to see the differences. Thank you!
Fred

May 06, 2014 at 11:29 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Bryce at First Light

I'll be there tomorrow, but doubt I can get the troops up there that early. You have set the bar high though.

May 06, 2014 at 04:04 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Bryce at First Light

Great clarity and wonderful comp.

Thanks Al B

May 06, 2014 at 06:35 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Bryce at First Light

Want to go to Bryce some day. right now our vacation time, with the kids, has not allowed for it. Next year we are going to be heading to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Arches. That is part of why I registered for this board. I need help taking better photographs. I am looking to purchase a 70-200mm f 2.8 for taking pictures of my kids at football games, band concerts, and volleyball games. How would that type of lens work for taking shots in the national parks? Would love to get some shots like this.

May 07, 2014 at 06:00 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Bryce at First Light

Forgot to mention I have a canon 70D with the 18-135 stm and the 55-250mm stm kit lenses. Just a hobbyist and family photographer. I also have an old xti with a tamron 17-50 f/2.8 lens as well.

May 07, 2014 at 06:02 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Bryce at First Light

elitefroggy wrote:
Great shot. I agree with Matt about a little dodging, and might also crop down a little from the top. It is also excellent as is. Dave

Thanks Dave.
I am curious to see Matt's rendition idea. He will work on my file and I will post the result here.

May 07, 2014 at 02:35 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Bryce at First Light

Great shot. Can't beat that Magic Light.
Allan

May 07, 2014 at 05:22 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Bryce at First Light

Really like it; not being the usual helps a lot Looking forward to seeing d/b editing

May 07, 2014 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Bryce at First Light

Beautiful capture. The light quality and composition makes this image strong.
Was this taken at sunset or sunrise point?

May 08, 2014 at 09:29 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Bryce at First Light

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Regan, I believe this was taken at Sunrise Point but I could be mistaken. It was my first time there.
All the best,
Fred

May 08, 2014 at 08:38 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Bryce at First Light

Beautiful light and color.

BTW did you try one at sunset point? It is called Sunset point but it seems to be a good place for sunrise actually.

May 08, 2014 at 10:10 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Bryce at First Light

Matt Anderson worked on the file. He had my RAW file and did his version of post-processing. I like it, it has a different rendition and is cropped differently. What do you think?

May 09, 2014 at 08:58 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Bryce at First Light

Would love to go this park.. very cool pic

May 09, 2014 at 09:03 PM

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