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I wouldn't normally post two identical compositions - but I thought these were "different" enough to warrant it.....
Taken on a recent tour through the Northern Arizona desert in search of monsoons - from a remote section that overlooks the confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado rivers. After a decent evening (I do have another shot with this composition - with the core of the MW poking between the clouds) of shooting - I was awakened by flashes of light over the canyon. Grabbed my camera and headed for the ledge. Although I brought a few triggers with me - I couldn't quite get them to work - so I did this the old fashioned way - a succession of 20 second exposures - hoping to capture something in the pre-dawn light. "Underexposing" for the scene, my hope was that any lightning would be enough to fill in the canyon walls - and it did!
The second shot was taken not long after the lightning show blew by - as the sun started to hit the horizon and provide a dramatic change in light - and scene. The colorful glow started to hit the clouds and reflect into the canyon. Then - a rainbow! Then - a double rainbow (never seen this before)! The rainbow show actually stuck around quite awhile - even as we hightailed it out of the area as the back end of the storm started to chase us.
Been doing this awhile now - seen quite a few things - this was by far the best - and most magical to date.
Some of your best yet Todd! These are fantastic well composed captures! Personally I would print them both and hang them side by side. If not then I would also consider making #1 into a 5x7 crop minus the top sky - and maybe apply a little more noise reduction in its sky. In any case you have my vote!
Dave
dbehrens wrote:
Some of your best yet Todd! These are fantastic well composed captures! Personally I would print them both and hang them side by side. If not then I would also consider making #1 into a 5x7 crop minus the top sky - and maybe apply a little more noise reduction in its sky. In any case you have my vote!
Dave
Thanks very much Dave - I appreciate the input. I do plan on printing both of these - so the comments on crop and N/R are greatly valued.
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Jeffrey wrote:
Todd was this near the Hoyee’ Adeetiin or Shadow Mountain viewpoints?
Jeffrey
Thanks for the suggestions about the sky - as mentioned - I do plan on printing these - so the suggestions will come in handy. As for the viewpoints you mentioned - I don't think this was from either (?). This is a view point that overlooks the confluence (hence, the naming ) of the Little Colorado and Colorado Rivers.
Thanks for the suggestions about the sky - as mentioned - I do plan on printing these - so the suggestions will come in handy. As for the viewpoints you mentioned - I don't think this was from either (?). This is a view point that overlooks the confluence (hence, the naming ) of the Little Colorado and Colorado Rivers.
Todd my research shows this is controlled Navajo land and requires permits. They allow access to both the points I mentioned. Perhaps you were cross country hiking to the confluence. Good of you to find the route and risk the dangers!
tomkualii wrote:
Always wanted storm shots in my images. Hawaii, we dont have much of this. Nice work.
Tom;
Thanks very much for the feedback - but I must disagree - I think your "lava" storms are pretty awesome. Chasing some lava is high on the list - you will be hearing from me soon!
) of the Little Colorado and Colorado Rivers.