Early opening

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 27, 2011219 views14 comments

Roxborough State Park has a few early openings in the Summer to accomodate photogs and early risers. The gates are opened at 5 a.m. and allow enough time to try to find some comps before the sunrise. This is a well known view to visitors of the park. It is looking north from Fountain Valley Overlook.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

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14 comments

Comment posted by Jonathan Heywood on July 27, 2011 at 9:37 PM

I love the warm light on the rock and the beautiful clouds. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on July 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

This is lovely, Morris. Those bright greens and the red rocks are a beautiful combination. The light and clouds add a lot to this scene, as well.

I can never keep track of their early opening days - I am glad that you were able to take advantage of it!

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Comment posted by Pam Colander on July 27, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Beautifully taken Morris! Complimentary colors, tons of detail and textures, and amazing light. I'd clone out that rock near the yuccas...it pulls my eyes somewhat, but that's just me. A sweet image!

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Comment posted by Gary Crabbe on July 27, 2011 at 10:15 PM

Really nice the way you were able to use the different foliage to create a visual line into the photo. The contrast in color is great.

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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on July 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM

Beautiful colors in this one Morris, and you captured some great clouds as well. I have yet to make it to one of these early openings. You will have to let me know the next time your going to shoot one!

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Comment posted by Michael Hackett on July 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM

Beautiful light Morris.

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on July 28, 2011 at 2:22 AM

That is a nice practice. Glad you took advantage and caught a few puffy clouds for your sky too. I could see making the foreground even a little more prominent, coming in tighter, but this way the gorgeous upper third is not overshadowed.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on July 28, 2011 at 7:25 AM

Very beautiful colors and light. Beautiful image

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on July 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

Excellent composition Morris. The layering and textures are quite nice.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 28, 2011 at 6:14 PM

Sweet light, nice colors and fine sky. It all comes together rather nicely, Morris!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

I saw this late last night, Morris but I was too tired to comment. I think what stands out to me here is the fact that despite the fact that the foreground is quite chaotic you were able to pull out a pleasing composition despite the many competing elements. This is something that I struggle with. The processing is excellent as usual.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on July 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM

Lots of nice stuff to enjoy here, and like Gary I find the color contrast to be a strong element of the presentation. The composition, as others have also noted, is quite effective. Fine work overall.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on July 30, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Love the light on the rocks and how the eye is drawn subtly up toward the rocks by the gentle contours and foliage in the foreground. Beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 31, 2011 at 5:18 PM

I almost missed this! Glad i caught it now. This is really beautiful Morris. Great comp, beautiful light and color, and the detail looks fantastic. Excellent work Morris.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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