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The Bend

Gallery: 10 Years of NPNPosted April 11, 2010308 views7 comments

I've been here so many times but this day the light was extraordinary. It had rained all night and the sandstone soaked in the water, allowing for a lot of even light. There was lots of wind & blowing sand in my face with some hail beginning to spit down when this was shot as well. I got a bit carried away and climbed down on the rock facing and need some help getting back up.... something I will never do again, but i got the perspective I wanted.(It's about 900' to the bottom!)
I am often so taken by the many great photographers here on NPN, and more so how you all push me to go the extra mile.
Thanks you all .... JG

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7 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 11, 2010 at 4:02 PM

That is a unique take on this spot, and you made the most of the even light. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 11, 2010 at 9:03 PM

What a cool perspective of this location. Well done!

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Comment posted by Barbara Zarrella on April 11, 2010 at 9:09 PM

I cannot imagine the joy of seeing this in person. I have seen an image of it several times and never fail to be impressed by it. Yes, the lighting was perfect this day!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 12, 2010 at 8:17 AM

I always love to see images of this location. The light is perfect here, and your perilous perch makes for a great perspective. Also, the boat on the river provides some scale to the immense size.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on April 15, 2010 at 10:25 AM

Jack, this is a great take on this often shot locale. The idea of climbing down to get a better shot would scare me to death. The vertigo thing kicks in big time every time I've been to this site.

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on April 17, 2010 at 5:08 PM

Super! You may have been here many times, but I've never seen this before. The tiny boat shows the scale - it's a long way down. You went the extra mile - I'd be uneasy at the edge.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM

Great exposure and comp Jack..Well worth the climb and bad weather, without a doubt!
Well done

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