Big Springs, Narrows

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 26, 2012480 views19 comments

Shot this in the fall of 2010, but somehow overlooked it when I got home, only to find it buried in my library of RAW files that I recently went through on a summer cleaning project

The Narrows are obviously a popular spot, but I haven't seen TOO many shots from this area compared to those closer to the park. I believe it was from the Big Springs section, but I could be wrong. I really liked the contrast of the warm reflected light off the sandstone with the cooler hues in the water, and tried to accentuate that in the processing. f/11 16mm ISO 125 1 second. Thanks for looking!

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on July 26, 2012 at 7:07 PM

This is sweet, Chris. Love the contrast of warm/cool tones and your composition is perfect. I probably would have tried to get closer to that cascade in the mid-ground, which wouldn't have been as strong as your chosen comp. Well done!

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on July 26, 2012 at 7:23 PM

This is absolutely beautiful, Chris! Every single element has its place and the color is sublime without being 'overdeveloped'.
One of the better images I've seen from this place!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM

This is beautiful!! Excellent composition, wonderful light and color. I agree with you... the cool and warm tones look great. Would make a great looking print!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 26, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Just beautiful! Great light and an excellent composition. For some reason, I'm becoming most enamored of the cobbles on the river bank. This is a stunning image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 26, 2012 at 9:24 PM

I really like the scene and the color contrasts are great. Yellows maybe seem a bit intense, especially in the mono-yellow area in the URC. The water textures are very nice.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on July 26, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Kick @$$ fcuking Zion pic†ure ©hri$ !

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on July 26, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Beautiful classic shot Chris. Very natural feel to it.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 27, 2012 at 1:05 AM

beautiful

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Comment posted by Jeremy Calow on July 27, 2012 at 8:51 AM

Great glowing reflected light and still some good detail in the water. As I look through I keep finding other neat tid bits to look at for a a while!

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on July 27, 2012 at 9:12 AM

Wonderful image Chris. Really enjoying the mix of warm and cool as well. Top notch

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Comment posted by Jared Atencio on July 27, 2012 at 10:20 AM

A classic Zion scene with nice light throughout. The PP adds a nice richness reminiscent of naturally saturated colors after a rainstorm. I would prefer a touch more breathing room for the large boulder on the right, but an extremely minor point.

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on July 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM

thanks for the comments, I appreciate it!

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on July 27, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Lovely, Chris. I've never photographed the Narrows. This encourages me to do so.
Wonderful colors and l like your shutter speed choice on the water.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on July 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Gorgeous Narrows shot with all the classic elements. The composition works very well too. Like Tony, I find the yellow in the brighter area in the upper RHC to be a bit too intense.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on July 27, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Really like the blue/yellow color contrast in this, Chris. The comp is solid as well.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 27, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Chris,

Gorgeous! This is most certainly an image that needs to be printed big and displayed. This has a nice glow to it,yet doesn't feel overprocessed as someone else mentioned. Personally, the sat is a tad strong, but certainly within the realm of personal choice.

Beautifully captured, wonderful image.

Lon

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on July 27, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Thanks for the advice. I made a test print and it looked pretty good, though I may go back and see if I can tame the yellows a bit.