Somewhere ... in Zion

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 30, 2010442 views16 comments

I'm guessing that there isn't anyone viewing this who doesn't immediately know exactly where this is, even if you've never been there.

Conditions weren't ideal yesterday at the Subway. It was suppose to be mostly sunny. But it turned out to be mostly high clouds, stealing the golden reflected light which is so vital to photograph the Subway in its full glory. But I made the best of it, shooting mostly just the pools. There was quite a crowd there yesterday too. I actually had to basically stand in line to get this shot. Another photographer had set up at this vantage point, and didn't budge for over an hour.

As I was hiking up the Left Fork yesterday, a photographer was shooting a small cascade just off the trail. I kind of snuck up from behind, not wanting to disturb him as I passed. However, I think I startled him somewhat. When he turned around and saw me, I was more surprised when he asked "Are you Jim?" I then recognized him. It was Guy Tal (former ES&S Gallery moderator and current Digital Imaging Forum moderator). I had met him and spent a little time with him when we both lived in the Salt Lake City area for awhile back in 2002. Still, I was more than surprised that he almost immediately recognized me, especially after more than eight years.

Canon 5DII
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
16mm, f/20, 6.0 seconds, ISO 50, polarizer

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Doug Roane on October 30, 2010 at 2:26 PM

great intimate portrait of these pools, Jim

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Comment posted by Cory O'Neill on October 30, 2010 at 5:18 PM

Definitely like this comp, Jim. It's nice to see something different from this iconic spot. Way to take advantage of the less-than-perfect skies!

Registered on October 4, 2008, 28 Posts, 273 Comments

Comment posted by Andrew Finlayson on October 30, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Fantastic image, I'm fortunate enough to not have seen this before so this is a pleasant surprise.

Love the deep brown/reds and the leaf swirls. Nice work.

Registered on July 29, 2010, 26 Posts, 404 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 30, 2010 at 7:36 PM

I like the different perspective here Jim especially the shape of the rock edge that surrounds the water.

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Comment posted by Shane McDermott on October 30, 2010 at 7:47 PM

I think the comp is quite interesting - great detail throughout. It does appear however to have an obvious yellow color cast. Remove this and I think the image would come alive!

Shane

Registered on November 12, 2007, 49 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 30, 2010 at 8:40 PM

This is a nice take on the Subway, Jim. The light and textures are just right. Less water than I would expect for it being such a wet year.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 30, 2010 at 9:52 PM

Nice, refreshingly original take on the icon, Jim! As much as i enjoy running into other NPNers, if i ever go to Left fork again it will be likely be in January...

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 30, 2010 at 9:58 PM

To me it's actually nice just to see the pools. All the colors and structure make this look exceptional. Also some movement adds life to the image. Nice job with this one Jim.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on October 30, 2010 at 10:23 PM

I really like the rich earth tones and graphic nature of this intimate shot Jim. Well done!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 31, 2010 at 9:41 AM

Nice take on the Subway! It is good to see a different look and this is very, very well done.

It does not surprise me Guy remembered. I swear he has a photographic memory. I have hiked with him and he knows the regular and Latin name of everything you see and can tell you the history and geology of the area as well. His knowledge and photography are both amazing.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Pederson on October 31, 2010 at 1:43 PM

And you'd be wrong, Jim. Some of us have never explored "out West" with a camera...and this could be somewhere else...

But, I like the composition and color pallette. Very nicely done.

Registered on October 19, 2010, 95 Posts, 470 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Good on October 31, 2010 at 2:53 PM

Just spent a few days in Zion myself, albeit largely by myself in the Kolob Canyon area. Crowds and I don't mix too well.

I actually like this take on the Subway... very refreshing to see something a bit different and well executed. Strong comp with nice lines and earthen colors throughout. I can't think of anything I would change here... nice work!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 31, 2010 at 3:54 PM

I really like your pov here and the comp is excellent. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on October 31, 2010 at 5:05 PM

It's a beautifully composed shot Jim and the rich colour looks terrific. I like the swirling motion of the leaves. This is the first time I have seen this so didn't know where it was. It looks a great spot.

Gary.