Depths of Zion

Comp is excellent, as is your mono conversion here. I agree with you though, for me, it's very very complex and busy for a BW

Pretty dramatic, Harry. I like it even tho there is lots going on. Probably because I was there about the time you were.

Do you have more of these? I've been waiting for a break in the narrows posts here so I can post one of mine!

I agree with what you're saying but I still think this has a lot of potential (of course I'm a b&w guy to begin with). I'd try cropping the top down to a 4 x 5 to focus the eye more on the water and rocks with the canyon wall as a background and then increase contrast especially on the water and rocks and maybe also take some of the grain out of the water.

Jeffrey - Of course there are more!

I made quite a variety of compositions, hopefully not too repetitive. I say post away! There is always room for interesting images. I wil hold off, I'm tired of editing through my Zion shots by now!

Barry - I can see how a crop off the top might concentrate the focus. Looking back, I wished I had used the log mid ground as a FG element for a shot, would have been more unique. It's lost a bit in the BW. more obvious in the color.

I agree with your comments, Harry. It does seem quite busy, but I think the image is one for conversion. My eye wants to concentrate on the water, but is drawn up the walls by the strong contrast there. My only suggestion would be to soften off the contrast on the walls and perhaps also darken them down (to make them less prominant) so that the focus is on the water rapids, where you could also pump up the whites to make them stronger. You could also try cropping the top third of the image to make things simpler. This is a powerful scene and a fabulous comp. It makes me want to explore and find out what is up around the corner. Top shot!

Harry,

I too think the composition is excellent; and with the b&w I think that's important because the expected color versions from here often stand on their own simply because of the color. Now with the b&w you have to rely on tonal range and a little bit more on composition, IMO. And here you have both!

I might not use the word "powerful," but I certainly consider this a strong image and capture from the Narrows. Well done.

Lon

Your picture expresses a threatening scene, which is not in the same way seen in well-known color images. So you show us another exciting aspect, simply by excluding colors.

Peter

Nice scene Harry, for some reason I prefer this type of landscapes in color maybe because I expect a rainbow of colors in the walls contrasting with the cool tones in the water.

After seeing your image Harry, I think Zion looks more powerful in B&W. Excellent B&W conversion, tonal range and comp. I especially love the detail in the larger version.

Lots to looks at and yes it's busy but the B&W treatment does simplify things to a large degree. Can't remember seeing this place in B&W, but it seems to work nicely. Now we just need a B&W subway pic.

Black and White works well here, Harry, I like it! Nice details and contrast.

Chris

Hmmm. Your defintiely gonna get a range of opinions on this. I like the comp--the conversion is a tricky one for the reasons mentioned (busy). I think maybe while ordinarily youd want a wide range of tones, here it just complicates things. Id have to see it to know, but maybe there shold be more contrast in the water/lower portion and less up on the cliffs. Anyhow, a cool shot!

Stan, I agree that the water could use a little more contrast to separate it from the rocks and background. I didn't want to loose detail in the water, but I think it can stand more contrast without loss.

Tony, don't temptme! I thought of converting one of mine, but the orange tunnel glow seems such a part of the Subway experience, a brighter area as a substitute just doesn't seem to be as effective.

Flawless comp and great conversion. A pleasure to look at.
All the best wishes for 2011, Harry.

This works beautifully in B&W. Excellent conversion and the contrast is just right. I love it.

Guy

The composition flows nicely, I do think it is a srtong image,but for me, color in the narrows is alot more powerful. Nicely done Harry, looking foreward to see more from this area.

Very nice, Harry. Lots going on but this does appeal to me alot. Contrast looks good to me too. Great pictures from here! Hope you have a Wonderful New Year, Harry.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI