Zion Twilight

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 12, 2011382 views20 comments

From Zion NP last November. This area gets shot a lot, so I tried for a unique comp. A two exposure blend. I realize the moon looks a bit small on this web version. Thought about cloning in a slightly bigger moon, but -- I kinda like it as is.

Thanks for looking.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on June 12, 2011 at 4:23 PM

I like the light and color in this image very much and the comp is nice also. Fime image. I was in Zion 3 weeks or so ago and I tried to take some different comps. on the slick rock side of the tunnel. I am in the middle of processing all the images I took.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on June 12, 2011 at 4:35 PM

Kory, the composition and processing look spot-on to my eye. No easy thing here in this light. Very well done! That was a fun shoot.

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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on June 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM

Thanks, Marc. Yes, it was fun, but then again I've never had a bad shoot with you.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 12, 2011 at 7:14 PM

I really like the way the curved bedding planes lead my eye into the image and the way the colors in the sky echo the sandstones hue.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 12, 2011 at 11:12 PM

Kory - The leading lines are a great element in this one. The moon is a bit tiny, but not an issue for me. I appreciate the realistic tones of the rock, easy to overdu but this looks great. If the sky was a blend, you did a great job of it.

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Comment posted by Kedar Bhat on June 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM

Beautiful. mood of the time very well captured

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 12, 2011 at 11:45 PM

Really nice composition Kory. I especially like that little tree against the sky on the right. On my monitor there is a slight blue halo around the butte.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on June 13, 2011 at 3:49 AM

your composition here is wonderful - well seen and well composed. I would like to see this in some really great light and great conditions. the sky is nice but i feel that the scene is left slightly flat in this light.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 13, 2011 at 5:43 AM

A well crafted composition with lovely light. I would leave the moon as is.

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Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on June 13, 2011 at 9:06 AM

Very nice comp and well done to keep processing very natural looking. I would prefer a touch more pop though.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on June 13, 2011 at 10:01 AM

The leading lines and colour do it for me here. Great image Kory.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on June 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

Very nice!

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Comment posted by dean hebert on June 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM

I like the muted colours and lines.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 13, 2011 at 5:13 PM

I ike the comp, pastels, and the light. Quite beautiful.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on June 13, 2011 at 7:19 PM

This is an excellent Zion image! I love seeing that tree where you have it here. Nice colors and very natural looking 'development'.

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Comment posted by Tad Bowman on June 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

Stunning shot Kory. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on June 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM

Kory,
Very pleasing image. Great feel for the place and time. Best Regards.

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Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on June 14, 2011 at 6:45 AM

Great comp and light Kory! I would like to see a little more pop as well. Just my 2 cents though

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Comment posted by Ron Pederson on June 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM

Interesting comp and like the way the lines in the rock take you back into the scene. Nice muted light and color. The moon is "okay" but it does get your attention.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on June 19, 2011 at 6:43 PM

Hey thats my spot!

Nice job scooting back on this one. I always tent to go close. I also love the moon in there. It does often pop up there which is a big plus. Nice use of line too!

Mark

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