Shiprock, New Mexico

by John Neukirch

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 23, 2012165 views3 comments

Taken from Far View lodge in Mesa Verde CO.

D300s
18-200mm
ISO 200
200mm
1/25 @ f/18
Tripod

Comments appreciated.

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on August 23, 2012 at 8:42 PM

I like the layered mesas and the ominous skies, but not so fond of Shiprock being dead center in the composition.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on August 24, 2012 at 1:35 PM

I agree with John M. on the centering of prime subjects. I suggest ever photographer read the Rules of Thirds and keep the basics in mind.
Good vista you have captured here John

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM

John, Even though it's a lot of haziness, I like the atmosphere that's captured here. To me much of the foreground is rather empty, but I do like the layers and depth that is created. Personally, I don't mind the centered rock formation - sometimes it's ok to break the rules. ;-) And because of the emptiness of the landscape at the bottom, you might consider cropping that first layer, or nearly 1/2 of the dark bottom. I think the narrow format goes well with the length of the plateau. The only other small nit/suggestion would be some cleanup work with those dust spots!

Thanks for sharing.

Lon

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