Archive 2022 · Delicate Arch and Fresh Snow on La Sal Mountains
p.1 #1Delicate Arch and Fresh Snow on La Sal Mountains
Congratulations to Ross Martin for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 9 votes - View Previous Winners
I was headed into Utah's La Sal range for a day of winter photography in January until a snowstorm turned me back. The area was socked in by clouds but the weather satellite animation showed potential clearing right around sunset, so I switched plans and hiked to Delicate Arch.
It’s a wondrous location that I have been avoiding returning to the last 10 years due to crazy crowds, but this day was not bad and everyone there was respectful. The snowstorm hung over the horizon and there was no view until half an hour before sunset, when the clouds gradually cleared to reveal the freshly snow-capped peaks of the La Sals as a stunning backdrop for this iconic arch. I was grateful to get the golden sidelight before sundown followed by pink glow on clouds as dusk neared.
It was a good day! Thanks for viewing.
Cheers,
Ross
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Edited on Jan 19, 2022 at 09:48 AM · View previous versions
Jan 17, 2022 at 04:35 PM
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Congratulations, Ross, your persistence paid off! Both images are gorgeous, but the matching sky color with the red rock in the second image is simply incredible!
Jan 17, 2022 at 05:05 PM
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Ross, absolutely incredible images. Love the composition and the sunset colors with snow capped mountain and arch is just special. Thanks for sharing. 
Jan 17, 2022 at 05:41 PM
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junglialoh wrote:
Well composed work
Thank you Jung
Well composed work
Thank you Jung
Jan 17, 2022 at 10:21 PM
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Starfire8 wrote:
Congratulations, Ross, your persistence paid off! Both images are gorgeous, but the matching sky color with the red rock in the second image is simply incredible!
Starfire8 thank you so much, I appreciate your comment!
Cheers,
Ross
Congratulations, Ross, your persistence paid off! Both images are gorgeous, but the matching sky color with the red rock in the second image is simply incredible!
Starfire8 thank you so much, I appreciate your comment!
Cheers,
Ross
Jan 18, 2022 at 08:18 AM
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These are some of the best images that I have seen of Delicate Arch, and I have seen many pictures of it! Everything about these photos comes together so magically, the drama of the light and the clouds, the fresh snow, the La Sals in the background. I'm not sure which of the two I like better. Bravo.
Jan 18, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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keepclicking wrote:
Ross, absolutely incredible images. Love the composition and the sunset colors with snow capped mountain and arch is just special. Thanks for sharing.
@keepclicking thank you so much for your positive words! It felt amazing to be there again.
Cheers,
Ross
Ross, absolutely incredible images. Love the composition and the sunset colors with snow capped mountain and arch is just special. Thanks for sharing.
@keepclicking thank you so much for your positive words! It felt amazing to be there again.
Cheers,
Ross
Jan 18, 2022 at 03:59 PM
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It got my vote just because you were able to get the shot without a fat teenager in yoga pants stretching and taking selfies while putting tracks in the snow under the arch
Unless you cloned that out like I always have to.
Seriously - beautifully done image
Unless you cloned that out like I always have to.
Seriously - beautifully done image
Jan 18, 2022 at 06:31 PM
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jakesherman wrote:
These are some of the best images that I have seen of Delicate Arch, and I have seen many pictures of it! Everything about these photos comes together so magically, the drama of the light and the clouds, the fresh snow, the La Sals in the background. I'm not sure which of the two I like better. Bravo.
@jakesherman I really appreciate your encouraging words Jake, thank you so much!
Best,
Ross
These are some of the best images that I have seen of Delicate Arch, and I have seen many pictures of it! Everything about these photos comes together so magically, the drama of the light and the clouds, the fresh snow, the La Sals in the background. I'm not sure which of the two I like better. Bravo.
@jakesherman I really appreciate your encouraging words Jake, thank you so much!
Best,
Ross
Jan 18, 2022 at 08:17 PM
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Two compelling interpretations. I lean more towards the second one for its softer appeal.
Jan 18, 2022 at 08:25 PM
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billsnature wrote:
It got my vote just because you were able to get the shot without a fat teenager in yoga pants stretching and taking selfies while putting tracks in the snow under the arch
Unless you cloned that out like I always have to.
Seriously - beautifully done image
Thank you very much @billsnature! I didn’t have to clone, it was a pleasant group of people that day.
It got my vote just because you were able to get the shot without a fat teenager in yoga pants stretching and taking selfies while putting tracks in the snow under the arch
Unless you cloned that out like I always have to.
Seriously - beautifully done image
Thank you very much @billsnature! I didn’t have to clone, it was a pleasant group of people that day.
Jan 19, 2022 at 09:29 AM
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Very nice! I have lived in Utah for almost 7 years now, and been to Delicate arch once. Photos like yours want me to head down there right now 
Jan 19, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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Amazing set. A classic. Print it big!
Jan 19, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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I have never seen a shot with the mountain range so defined in the background at Delicate. This is top notch my friend!
Jan 19, 2022 at 02:18 PM
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I like the contrast between the red rock and snow. These are both great!
Jan 19, 2022 at 04:05 PM
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Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Two compelling interpretations. I lean more towards the second one for its softer appeal.
Thank you for checking them out Rajan!
Cheers,
Ross
Two compelling interpretations. I lean more towards the second one for its softer appeal.
Thank you for checking them out Rajan!
Cheers,
Ross
Jan 19, 2022 at 05:35 PM
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Both are excellent, but love the composition of the second one.
Jan 19, 2022 at 07:20 PM
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Dustin Gent wrote:
Very nice! I have lived in Utah for almost 7 years now, and been to Delicate arch once. Photos like yours want me to head down there right now
Thanks Dustin! January or February is a good time before the overwhelming crowds start.
Very nice! I have lived in Utah for almost 7 years now, and been to Delicate arch once. Photos like yours want me to head down there right now
Thanks Dustin! January or February is a good time before the overwhelming crowds start.
Jan 20, 2022 at 08:50 AM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
Amazing set. A classic. Print it big!
Thanks so much Fred! I’m looking forward to getting it printed, just have to choose which one.
Cheers,
Ross
Amazing set. A classic. Print it big!
Thanks so much Fred! I’m looking forward to getting it printed, just have to choose which one.
Cheers,
Ross
Jan 20, 2022 at 12:22 PM