Archive 2022 · The Magic of Chiricahua
p.1 #1The Magic of Chiricahua
Congratulations to Ross Martin for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 9 votes - View Previous Winners
This year I returned to a location that is utterly magical for me - the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona. I started exploring and working this area a few years ago and it’s become a yearly pilgrimage, as the mystery and intrigue of these ancient rocks keep calling me back. I’ve been blessed with some good light here, rising full moons, crazy last-minute sunset, and a light dusting of snow. I hope you enjoy this set, and thanks for checking it out!
Cheers,
Ross
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Edited on Mar 09, 2022 at 12:30 PM · View previous versions
Mar 09, 2022 at 10:41 AM
p.1 #2The Magic of Chiricahua
Wonderful pictures! One of my favorite places to visit. The last one is my favorite of the bunch.
Mar 09, 2022 at 10:48 AM
p.1 #3The Magic of Chiricahua
The Rat wrote:
Wonderful pictures! One of my favorite places to visit. The last one is my favorite of the bunch.
Thank you so much! I love knowing you have been and like it also!
Cheers,
Ross
Wonderful pictures! One of my favorite places to visit. The last one is my favorite of the bunch.
Thank you so much! I love knowing you have been and like it also!
Cheers,
Ross
Mar 09, 2022 at 11:06 AM
p.1 #4The Magic of Chiricahua
Simply outstanding. Every image has something special to recommend it.
Nit: the chromatic aberration around the moon could be de-fringed. Easiest way is to put a Gaussian blur (3 pixels should do) on a separate layer and set the blending layer mode to Colour.
Nit: the chromatic aberration around the moon could be de-fringed. Easiest way is to put a Gaussian blur (3 pixels should do) on a separate layer and set the blending layer mode to Colour.
Mar 09, 2022 at 11:10 AM
p.1 #5The Magic of Chiricahua
Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Simply outstanding. Every image has something special to recommend it.
Nit: the chromatic aberration around the moon could be de-fringed. Easiest way is to put a Gaussian blur (3 pixels should do) on a separate layer and set the blending layer mode to Colour.
Thanks for that tip Rajan, I’ll try that in Photoshop. There was haze in front of the moon which has added a glow, besides the possible CA.
Simply outstanding. Every image has something special to recommend it.
Nit: the chromatic aberration around the moon could be de-fringed. Easiest way is to put a Gaussian blur (3 pixels should do) on a separate layer and set the blending layer mode to Colour.
Thanks for that tip Rajan, I’ll try that in Photoshop. There was haze in front of the moon which has added a glow, besides the possible CA.
Mar 09, 2022 at 12:31 PM
p.1 #6The Magic of Chiricahua
Very nice series, Ross. I live relatively close (but on the other side of some mountains), but don't visit that often.
Mar 10, 2022 at 04:56 AM
p.1 #7The Magic of Chiricahua
I really enjoyed this set, it's a nice portfolio. This place is in my bucket list, but it's a drive from NM, so I always get "stuck" somewhere along the way in my state 
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.Mar 10, 2022 at 07:58 AM
p.1 #8The Magic of Chiricahua
Ross, like the way you have composed your images. Certainly not an easy location to photograph. Your images convey the message of rugged and isolated landscape. The light and timing of your images is beautiful. Enjoyed the set. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 10, 2022 at 09:52 AM
p.1 #9The Magic of Chiricahua
Beautiful set!! Nice composition and colors. I love the Chiricahua Mountains. Incredibly difficult terrain.
You brought back some nice memories as I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca as a young man. Hiking on weekends was always fun.
You brought back some nice memories as I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca as a young man. Hiking on weekends was always fun.
Mar 10, 2022 at 10:37 AM
p.1 #10The Magic of Chiricahua
Ross Martin wrote:
Thank you so much! I love knowing you have been and like it also!
Cheers,
Ross
I've been three times and loved it each time. I don't get there as often as I'd like since it's a very long drive for me.
Side note, I'm never drinking the water there again. (From the fill station at the ranger station, I mean.) I'm pretty sure that's what resulted in the problems I commented on in your Lake Watson thread!
The Rat wrote
Wonderful pictures! One of my favorite places to visit. The last one is my favorite of the bunch.Cheers,
Ross
I've been three times and loved it each time. I don't get there as often as I'd like since it's a very long drive for me.
Side note, I'm never drinking the water there again. (From the fill station at the ranger station, I mean.) I'm pretty sure that's what resulted in the problems I commented on in your Lake Watson thread!
Mar 10, 2022 at 11:09 AM
p.1 #11The Magic of Chiricahua
stanparker wrote:
Very nice series, Ross. I live relatively close (but on the other side of some mountains), but don't visit that often.
Thank you Stan! That’s cool you live in that region. Are you also close to White Sands? I usually hit those dunes on the same trips as Chiricahua. I am a huge fan of Blake’s Lottaburger green chile cheeseburger with extra chile!
Cheers,
Ross
Very nice series, Ross. I live relatively close (but on the other side of some mountains), but don't visit that often.
Thank you Stan! That’s cool you live in that region. Are you also close to White Sands? I usually hit those dunes on the same trips as Chiricahua. I am a huge fan of Blake’s Lottaburger green chile cheeseburger with extra chile!
Cheers,
Ross
Mar 10, 2022 at 01:37 PM
p.1 #12The Magic of Chiricahua
Hey Ross, these are really sweet photos. This is an area I'm not familiar with but these photos sure make me drool with desire. They are amazing and so varied. Love #1, 4, and several others. Too many actually.
Mar 10, 2022 at 02:10 PM
p.1 #13The Magic of Chiricahua
zuru wrote:
I really enjoyed this set, it's a nice portfolio. This place is in my bucket list, but it's a drive from NM, so I always get "stuck" somewhere along the way in my state.
Thanks for enjoying, @zuru! It’s a good place to have on your list, and I can understand how you get distracted by the beauty in your own state, NM is wonderful!
Cheers,
Ross
I really enjoyed this set, it's a nice portfolio. This place is in my bucket list, but it's a drive from NM, so I always get "stuck" somewhere along the way in my state
.Thanks for enjoying, @zuru! It’s a good place to have on your list, and I can understand how you get distracted by the beauty in your own state, NM is wonderful!
Cheers,
Ross
Mar 10, 2022 at 02:48 PM
p.1 #15The Magic of Chiricahua
keepclicking wrote:
Ross, like the way you have composed your images. Certainly not an easy location to photograph. Your images convey the message of rugged and isolated landscape. The light and timing of your images is beautiful. Enjoyed the set. Thanks for sharing.
@keepclicking Thank you so much, I always appreciate your thoughtful comments!
Best,
Ross
Ross, like the way you have composed your images. Certainly not an easy location to photograph. Your images convey the message of rugged and isolated landscape. The light and timing of your images is beautiful. Enjoyed the set. Thanks for sharing.
@keepclicking Thank you so much, I always appreciate your thoughtful comments!
Best,
Ross
Mar 10, 2022 at 08:43 PM
p.1 #16The Magic of Chiricahua
I have been there before but your photos and composition make it 100 times more amazing than I remember it. Great composition and execution! Fantastic set!
Joel
Joel
Mar 11, 2022 at 07:51 AM
p.1 #17The Magic of Chiricahua
BlueRidge wrote:
Beautiful set!! Nice composition and colors. I love the Chiricahua Mountains. Incredibly difficult terrain.
You brought back some nice memories as I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca as a young man. Hiking on weekends was always fun.
@BlueRidge I appreciate your positive comments! So cool this brought back memories when you were stationed close by!
Cheers,
Ross
Beautiful set!! Nice composition and colors. I love the Chiricahua Mountains. Incredibly difficult terrain.
You brought back some nice memories as I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca as a young man. Hiking on weekends was always fun.
@BlueRidge I appreciate your positive comments! So cool this brought back memories when you were stationed close by!
Cheers,
Ross
Mar 11, 2022 at 10:34 AM
p.1 #18The Magic of Chiricahua
Beautiful series, such a majestic range. Have you been there during monsoon season?
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
Mar 11, 2022 at 08:46 PM
p.1 #19The Magic of Chiricahua
gordon l wrote:
Hey Ross, these are really sweet photos. This is an area I'm not familiar with but these photos sure make me drool with desire. They are amazing and so varied. Love #1, 4, and several others. Too many actually.
@gordon l Thank you so much Gordon!
Cheers,
Ross
Hey Ross, these are really sweet photos. This is an area I'm not familiar with but these photos sure make me drool with desire. They are amazing and so varied. Love #1, 4, and several others. Too many actually.
@gordon l Thank you so much Gordon!
Cheers,
Ross
Mar 11, 2022 at 10:43 PM