Locust Glow+Repost

Peter: Great capture of the lighting and a beautiful scene. Really well done. >=))>

The lighting sets a marvelous mood to this image. A special place and a special image!

Isn't is wonderful when your photography is on a roll. Enjoy it while it lasts... at least for me there a many dry spells in between.

Thank you Bill and Patricia!

Patricia, I was very fortunate this summer to visit so many places and have some of the conditions I did. Sure don't take those things for granted, because I have had some long dry spells not producing anything. Hopefully I can continue this trend.

That is some sweet light! Great comp and deftly handled processing. Great work Peter

Great shot...
No C&C from me...
Thanks for posting it...
Love it,
nice work Peter!

The light is exquisite, as is your composition. I think that I'd have been tempted to crop just a slight amount off the top.

I too recently went to GC but I wasn't treated to such wonderful light. This really has a great mood to it. The colors, the light, the comp. Very well done.

That's some special light. The glow is special, as I can see it on the fg rock, even in the shadows. I'm no where near an expert at processing, but can tell a huge leap in your skills. You naturally bring out the vibrance in each image, and communicate the whole experience of each location. To nick pick is a huge undertaking now, as I grab my magnifying glass and scan the whole frame. Here I find nothing to pick at! Have fun out there...

Fantastic light and comp. Only thought is it looks a little unbalanced brightness-wise. Foreground white rock feels a bit bright and clouds a bit dark.

Wicked light...nice catch :)

Thanks guys!

Nathan, I appreciate the kind words. I'm glad you have been able to take notice of my improved processing skills (I have been only doing specific things as trying to perfect them). I'm especially glad that you thoroughly take a look at my work to find whatever flaws there may be.

Tony, I see what you mean with the light. The clouds were fairly dark (especially when using grads) as there were scattered showers within the canyon. The foreground rock I tried to bring out a bit because it had nice light and detail. The light, which was likely reflected off the wall below where I was standing. Everything else is pretty natural in context to my processing here.

Beautiful. I'll bet it was awe inspiring to be there.

Excellent composition and lighting Peter. My favorite part of the image is the golden glow on the cliffs on the left hand side. Beautiful image!

Spectacular, Peter. That light is incredible. A gorgeous image.

Beautiful light Peter. I too might shave a tad off the top, just the darkest clouds leaving an equal amount to balance the dark shadow in the foreground.

You folks were blessed on this trip and you took full advantage of it here. I really like Kurt's advice.
Excellent work!

Glad you caught the sun spotlighting that slope. That was nice lighting that afternoon. You might try lightening the darker clouds to match the overall scene brightness, and reducing the brightness of the white foreground rock. Your vertical comp works well.

Wow! A beautiful scene in amazing light!
I do like the crop suggestion of taking just a little off the top.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

The light is just awesome. The comp work well for me...great atmosphere

Breathtaking!

Excellent shot!

Thank you for the feedback and suggestions. Here is a repost with the crop.

That's the one. Cut & print!!

Great light Peter! I do think the repost is a little better, but both are very nice. Beautiful.

Simply glorious!