Autumn in Zion (Again)

I believe I know that wash well. Nice composition to show the around the maples. Very nice image.

Jim, I like this image a lot! You did a great job with the composition and you sure captured some beautiful color. I like the overall look and feel of this scene very much!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

I like this. Not a lot of people would choose this composition if think. Lots of contrasting textures and colors based around the earth tone in the dirt makes for lots of visual interest without being overstated. I wish I could pan up a little, but then you'd loose some pine cones.

Lovely, Jim. I like the texture and color variations in the FG and dry wash. Also the
front left tree is nicely detailed. Of course, the color is the main attraction. Well done,
and I'm looking forward to more of your Zion postings.

Nice Picture
Beautiful colors and comp.

Very nice, do like the comp and colors, sharpness on larger version is amazing.

Very unique. A strong and engaging composition. In particular, I like the inclusion of the pine cones and that one twisted root reaching into the dry creek bed.

Oh, my, those reds are amazing!!

I'm not as sure about the image as a whole, though. It's obvious that you were trying to do something a little different here than just fill the frame with vibrant color from the maples. The foreground pine is interesting - it looks like it is uprooting itself and about to walk down the empty creek bed...or maybe that's just my over-active imagination.

I guess that my honest opinion is that the composition seems to lack cohesiveness. I find myself drawn to the maples but the other elements don't hold my interest as much. Maybe this tension was intentional. It will be interesting to see what others say as I haven't read other comments yet.

As a side note, I have enjoyed seeing your work from Zion from previous years. You always have unique images from less frequently photographed locations in the park.

EDIT: After reading other comments I seem to be in the minority here.

Thanks everyone for your comments thus far.

Brian ... The wonderful tension is what drew me to this scene, and is what appeals to me most about the composition - the profusion of red bigtooth maples on the far bank, the pine trees and pine cones and pine needles on the near bank (and the distinct lack of maples on the near bank), separated by the rock strewn dry creek bed.

Great colors and textures Jim. Love the detail in the large version!

Thanks, Jim - I appreciate your kind response and the opportunity to learn from your perspective too!!

Admittedly I have a lot to learn about composition so I appreciate your thoughts.

The earthtones compliment the autumn reds of the maples beautifully, Jim. Great use of diagonals here also.

Ed

Very nice, Jim. A unique and intimate view of Zion. I like it. I especially like the pine cones in the LRC and the maples in the opposite corner.

VERY nice Love the composition. I love Zion but have been very challenged trying to shoot it in the past. This inspires me to keep trying.

Those maples are amazing! I really like how the color in the ground and in the wash complement the maples.

What a beauty. Really enjoyed viewing this one.

This is really nice Jim. The reds attract the eye, but what I like most is the "reality" of the dry wash and the FG area. Very nicely composed IMO - it draws me into the image nicely.

You must have had some nice overcast to get this even light. Really nice colors, and details here.

Chris