Light steps

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 1, 2011329 views17 comments

Yeah, you've all been here, done that! It amazes me how much the popularity of this place has soared in less than a decade! I was here in 2003 with a small handful of folks in the tour...now there are hoards of 100s everyday! Crazy. I couldn't even get on the photographer's tour since it was sold out a month in advance. Well, managed to squeeze a few frames on the regular tour, but no time to compose carefully...too many people going in and out.

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17 comments

Comment posted by Kartik Venkatarama on May 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM

I thought this crop also worked, but am torn between the 2 images. Let me know your thoughts.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 1, 2011 at 8:44 PM

Both are beautiful renditions, Kartick. Phenomenal light.

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on May 1, 2011 at 8:49 PM

I'm not torn between the two. I definitely prefer the uncropped version. It's a worthy addition to the many brilliant photos of the location.

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Comment posted by Yiming Hu on May 1, 2011 at 10:06 PM

I like the original one. The yellow/purple colors add depth to the picture.

Registered on April 28, 2011, 38 Posts, 733 Comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on May 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM

Another vote for the uncropped version. You handled the extreme dynamic range very, very nicely here. Just a great shot all around!

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on May 1, 2011 at 11:59 PM

You did a great job if you ask me!

PS-the uncropped version easily get my the vote.

Registered on January 7, 2007, 0 Posts, 775 Comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on May 2, 2011 at 4:53 AM

Definitely the uncropped version, some great light going on here!

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Comment posted by Stefan Gimpl on May 2, 2011 at 6:04 AM

the uncropped version is my favorite. awesome light you captured here.

Registered on May 12, 2007, 26 Posts, 184 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 2, 2011 at 1:20 PM

Uncropped version for me too. Beautiful light and color!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 2, 2011 at 1:47 PM

i prefer the original, uncropped. too bad that you had to be rushed. i wish the bottom spot light was all in the frame. great curves, textures and colours, nice.

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 2, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Superb shot (love both versions)- I like all the elements of this image: colours, light and composition- The result is very graphic indeed- My best congrats, Fabio

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on May 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

Uncropped for me also, though they are both fantastic. Ron

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Comment posted by James Fougère on May 2, 2011 at 3:31 PM

un-cropped, nice image

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Comment posted by Mark Turner on May 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Awesome and with being rushed too!! I also prefer the uncropped.

Registered on December 3, 2005, 39 Posts, 109 Comments

Comment posted by Cory Freeman on May 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

incredible luminosity!

Registered on December 16, 2003, 107 Posts, 1341 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on May 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM

I might recommend cropping out the hot spots on the canyon floor and the hot spot near the top edge of the second shot. The tones inbetween are awsome, but the over-exposed portions pull me away from these areas. I realize it may crop the heck out of the shot.

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Harding on May 3, 2011 at 8:06 PM

This is a great photograph Kartik, The first one is perfect as is. Its a pity about the hoards. One thing I like the most about landscape photography is being able to take time to appreciate and relax in the enviroment. After you get the shot of cause.

Registered on January 19, 2011, 33 Posts, 408 Comments