Clouds in the Canyon

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 5, 2011362 views16 comments

This is another image of Bryce Canyon after the snow storm. The clouds were moving through the canyon both high and low. I would be very interested in comments on this image. Thanks for your input.

Canon 30D
Sigma 17-70
Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/6
Aperture f19
ISO 400
70mm
Three images combined bracketed at +1 and -1
Tripod
Levels and Curves

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on June 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

The shroud of mist adds a nice element to this one. Thanks for sharing it.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 5, 2011 at 11:52 PM

The clouds add a lot of mood here Richard. A very unique view of the gorgeous place.

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Comment posted by Jared Atencio on June 5, 2011 at 11:54 PM

That mist really creates a great backdrop for the reds in the cliffsides Richard. Must've been amazing to see the clouds roll in like this in person.

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Comment posted by Rodney Dugmore on June 6, 2011 at 1:43 AM

Hey that's pretty special! Showing a much less often photographed mood.
Nice work.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on June 6, 2011 at 3:23 AM

Richard - you captured some spectacular conditions here. I was there the week before you and we didn't have anything nearly this good for photography. While it is a matter of personal tastes, the reds to me look well over saturated. On the flip, I commend you on your handling of contrast - getting it right between the greens of the conifers and the red rocks isn't easy to do and you did a great job.

Michael

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

The mystery you have captured with the fog make this a nice change from the standard Bryce shots.

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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on June 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Great contrast of colors here Richard. The red does seem a tad over saturated on my monitor. A fantastic scene overall.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on June 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Different from the usual Bryce shots, this one has a lot of mood to it. I might crop off a tiny bit in the ULHC where there is a little bit of rock showing through. The reds seems a little saturated. Very minor stuff though, great shot.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on June 6, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Very interesting and pleasing image, Richard. Not an oft seen mood at this popular place.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 6, 2011 at 1:41 PM

These clouds made for for a really interesting and very nice image, Richard. Nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on June 6, 2011 at 3:10 PM

Excellent image! Definitely a departure form the common Bryce images, and a superb one at that.

Guy

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on June 6, 2011 at 3:32 PM

excellent, the clouds add alot to this scene

Hamed

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM

I'll echo on the reds, but otherwise this has a wonderful mood. I really like the way the fog separates the bluffs; it provides a nice depth and flow.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 6, 2011 at 8:59 PM

This is a terrific alternative to the "normal" views from Bryce. You did a great job of capturing the conditions.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 6, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Very unique and beautiful, Richard. What an unusual presentation for Bryce.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on June 7, 2011 at 4:01 PM

The color speaks through the clouds and the techs are right on. Good one, Richard.

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