Magic Rock - w/ repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 27, 2012331 views8 comments

I've been digging back, re-editing images that I was never totally happy with my initial processing and incorporating new things I've been learning along the way when it comes to post processing.

I was lucky enough to get to visit Zion National Park last fall and had a blast, this place was great and I can see why it draws so many photographers on a yearly basis.

We hit the Narrows near the end of our trip and for my first time there it was a lot to take in during our hike. I felt good walking away with this shot for my first time in this amazing place, and I'm satisfied with the way this one has eventually turned out. The water flow was very fast and chest deep in places, making it quite the adventure and challenge along the way.

I'm excited to get back out to Zion this November and have another romp down to the Subway for something better than last year and hopefully a few more clouds!

5D Mark II, 17-40L @ 26mm, f/16, Singh Ray LB Warming Polarizer, 2.5 seconds @ ISO 400

Cheers

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Alex Noriega on May 27, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Nice work! I definitely want to get back to Zion this fall. Is it just me, or does the foreground rock resemble a skull if you tilt your head to the left?

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Comment posted by Todd Bloomquist on May 27, 2012 at 5:19 PM

This is a great shot, Peyton. I like the leading line to sunlit canyon and the long exposure for the water. Very nice.

Todd

Registered on January 21, 2012, 10 Posts, 51 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 27, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Well done. Not having been there, but seeing work from others, I wonder if some mid tone brightening might spread the cheer from the lit slot a little?

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on May 27, 2012 at 8:08 PM

I like the composition of this image. The colors and light are handled well and the blur of the water adds to the image.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on May 28, 2012 at 2:19 AM

Beautiful scene Peyton. I also thing the rock looks like a skull sideways. You could try lightening the walls just a bit to see if a little more detail will come out.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on May 28, 2012 at 4:48 AM

I like your comp Peyton. The fg rock is very interesting and nicely highlighted. The glowing wall at the back is really nice as well, but I do find the side walls a bit too dark. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Peyton Hale on May 28, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Here's the updated image with some attention to the midtones along the walls - feedback appreciated!

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Comment posted by David Edwards on May 30, 2012 at 2:58 AM

I think the mids look pretty good Peyton. Shadows are quite deep, but they do lend some gravity to the drama.

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