Going With the Flow

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 1, 2012324 views15 comments

I spent nearly all of my time last week exploring (or re-exploring) the canyons and dry washes up in the east side of the park. It was a great week. I was really trying to capture the essence and the variety of the dry washes of this area in autumn.

Canon 5DII
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
16mm, f/18, 0.3 seconds, ISO 50

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15 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 1, 2012 at 10:49 AM

i really like the composition of this image. The lines in the rock just draw you into the image. The yellow leaves add a very nice element. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Nuno Eira on November 1, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Shades of autumn at its best, the image has an incredible visual strength, parabens

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Comment posted by Holly Morris on November 1, 2012 at 12:23 PM

I like how the rock wall draws your eye in and also the pop of the yellow leaves. Makes me want to explore...
-HollyMorris

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 1, 2012 at 5:57 PM

The lines just draw me in and the colorful leaves make for a soft landing.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on November 1, 2012 at 7:12 PM

I'm pretty sure you were in Zion NP for this one. I've seen hundreds of walls like this there and they are all attractive. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 1, 2012 at 8:13 PM

I really like the strong lines on the RHS as they recede into the background. The autumn foliage balances this out nicely.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 1, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Jim, This is really nice. Your comp with the lines in the wall leading you back into the image and the fall color works (and looks) great. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 1, 2012 at 11:48 PM

Awesome comp Jim. The way the lines on the wall lead behind the tree and along the floor works perfect. The fallen leaves are a nice icing.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 2, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Jim, the wall is everything in this image from my POV. More to the point is the placement of it from the leading RH edge toward the back of the frame. It truly makes a strong path into the scene as well as providing perspective to the area being captured here.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

Incredible, the way the striations of the rock wall create motion and energy. Warm light and colors are nice, too.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 2, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Beautiful lines and comp.

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Comment posted by Bob Miller on November 2, 2012 at 8:38 PM

I have to echo Richard- thelines really pull me in. The sandstone and yellow work very well together. Interesting comp!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 2, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Really like how you have accentuated the lines of this wall with your use of perspective. The lines rush the eye back to the wonderful autumn color.

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Comment posted by Joerg Bonner on November 3, 2012 at 6:53 AM

amazing composition, jim! congrats on this beautiful image

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 3, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Nice photos, Jim. Simple elements, but very effective composition.

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