Hypnotized

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 19, 2012467 views24 comments

I spent yesterday exploring lower antelope canyon finally, having the entire place basically to myself. I got plenty of images to share, but I figured I would start here. The colors in this little section were amazing, and there was a glow on that lower right wall that was just ridiculous. Anyways, this is a blend of two images for dynamic range. Comments and critiques appreciated.

Canon 7d
Canon 17-40mm @17mm
f11
ISO 100
15 sec/2 sec exposures
CPL
Tripod

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Justin Richardson on November 19, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Hypnotized is right! I find myself following the lines and wanting to explore further. Great blend and amazing color!!

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Comment posted by John Clulow on November 19, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Wow. I have the feeling that this was made by the flow of water and/or wind. With the 17 mm, you achieved a nice DoF for this. Incredible dynamic range probably simulating what the eye might have which is a great use of this technique. It engages the imaination seeing maybe a dream-like eye and other things, and also in terms of the history of our planet.

Can''t wait to see others in your series.

Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments

Comment posted by Justin Reznick on November 19, 2012 at 9:31 PM

This has to be my favorite comp in Lower Antelope Canyon and you did a fantastic job with it! Gorgeous work Peter!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 19, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Your blend looks very good, and I really like the color palette with the wide range of pinks. Nice comp utilizing the lines as well. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 19, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Very, very nice. It really is mesmerizing. Kudos

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 19, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Beautifully seen and done Peter. Nice processing!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Nothing i haven't seen before, but you did real well with the subject, Peter, almost makes me want to head back there sometime. Almost...

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on November 19, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Thanks everyone, Stan, this wasn't anything ground breaking, I found it difficult to grab something different. I did manage a few comps I've never seen before. If it "almost" makes you want to go back, I had the place all to myself, and that doesn't happen often. Now would be a good time to avoid the crowds especially on a weekday or in my case a sunday. Just as I left a group of about 30 showed up.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 19, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Beautiful sinuous curves, line, and color. great work with the blend. Gorgeous in my opinion.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 19, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Gorgeous!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 20, 2012 at 7:40 AM

You did a fantastic job with this Peter, beautiful lite color and presentation.

John

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 20, 2012 at 8:23 AM

Beautiful! Besides the wonderful light, color and lines this has such a nice flowing feel. Really nice Peter.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 20, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Peter,

Hard not to resist or love these slot canyon images. this one is outstanding! Great job with the light and processing. The color/sat is vibrant but not over done, which I think is often easily done with these. Excellent job all the way around.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on November 20, 2012 at 2:27 PM

The rock is simply glowing! Haven't been there myself, but these images make me want to. Nice blend, btw...

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on November 20, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Really stunning Peter most blended exposures look like it to me but this one really rings true. Love it and I concur the saturation looks real and subtle.

Love it.

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Comment posted by Larry Fischer on November 20, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Wonderful lines, color, DOF. Clean edges.
Good eye and great processing.
A+
the fisch

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on November 20, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Thanks everyone! Lon, surprisingly I didn't touch the saturation sliders on this or any of them that I processed. All basic curves and contrast adjustments. It is easy to go overboard in that respect, but I held my own I think.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 20, 2012 at 10:37 PM

Gorgeous!

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on November 20, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Great color and nice control of exposure as well. This does convey a feeling of motion. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 20, 2012 at 10:58 PM

A very special place, and you've done it justice, Peter. No nits from me. I really like it.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 21, 2012 at 12:25 AM

Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Peyton Hale on November 21, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Peter, this is a stunning piece of work, well done!

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Comment posted by Cliff Dodge on November 22, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Mesmerizing. (sp) Nicely captured.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 23, 2012 at 8:48 AM

Beautiful Image .Nice comp.

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