A magical morning today (Sunday) at a viewpoint overlooking an entrenched meander of the Colorado River in Marble Canyon.
Clouds made the previous evening's sunset a wash, and threatened to do so this morning. 'Twas not to be, though!
Canon 5DII w/17-40 lens @ 17mm
1/4 sec. @ f16 ISO 100
Used a polarizer to make the rainbow 'pop'.
A special 'Thanks!' to Tony Kuyper, whose digital darkroom actions were essential in crafting the final version of the image.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated as always. The top of the rainbow was invisible to the eye, so I chose to include more foreground. As always, the larger version has much more detail.
Comments
38 commentsYour the first one I've seen that used a polarizer for a rainbow, I've been told polarizers make them disappear, obviously I was misinformed, I suspected as much. This is a cracking outstanding image John, with last weeks challenge being rain there was a proliferation of rainbows in that gallery. The detail, the sky, the intensity, the whole scene , impressive.
Paul
Polarizers do indeed make rainbows disappear in one setting, but the opposite setting makes them 'pop' in the most delightful way. It's one of the few times I'll use one on a wide angle lens.
Chris
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
The river bend and the rainbow curve augment each other very well. I like the processing you did. Well done!
I am curious why you chose f/16 given the wide angle and no close object, as I would think f/8 would give sharper results.
Right place, right time
Gary.
Overall, a dynamic and jaw dropping scene with killer light. The symmetry of the rainbow with it being cut off in the middle bothers me some. I also think the canyon lacks a certain crispness - possibly a result of underexposure or something else? Don't get me wrong, this is a crazy shot that I'd be thrilled to have, it's just that reviewing your overall incredible body of work I'd say this is pretty much middle of the road.
Michael
Guy