Snowy Dawn

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 14, 2013201 views12 comments

Before sunrise at Lipan Point, a cloud of snow passed to the east around us and produced a nice soft light when the sun rose. This may be my favorite image from this weekend's trip to the Grand Canyon with Peter Coskun. I liked the low contrast and colors the conditions presented.
Suggestions are always welcome. A larger image is provided.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on January 14, 2013 at 7:57 PM

The soft lighting is very appealing and the composition draws the eye along the receding formations. Good job! Chet

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on January 14, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Gotta love Monday's on NPN - it seems everyone saves their best work for Monday and it is a great way to come home after a busy day at work.

I like the pastel colors here, Doug, as well as the perceived depth created by the layers from foreground to background which is enhanced by the cloud of snow. Absolutely beautiful work, Doug.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on January 14, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Definitely the most productive morning (I think). I wish I had switched my lens to get a more intimate shot of these cliffs. You did them justice though. I don't have anything to suggest here.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on January 14, 2013 at 8:15 PM

Love the compressed telephoto view! Unique image and gorgeous light. You could probably afford to lose an inch from the top and still keep the nicest light.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 14, 2013 at 9:42 PM

This really captures a nice mood at the canyon. The light and the layering work very nicely here.

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on January 14, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Doug, no nits here. love the colour and intimate lens choice.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 14, 2013 at 10:02 PM

Fantastic mood Doug. The misty atmosphere and color are beautiful.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 15, 2013 at 10:21 AM

I really like the subtle beauty, Doug. To me it speaks of quietly enjoying a sunrise in a spectacular location.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on January 15, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Thank you for the comments and suggestion.

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Comment posted by INGOMA on January 15, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Wow, you really did get some amazing light there Doug. The composition showcases it nicely!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 15, 2013 at 7:25 PM

This is beautiful Doug! The mood is just wonderful!...

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 16, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Doug,

Gorgeous! Excellent use of the longer focal length to compress and isolate this part of the canyon. I especially like the secondary formation - my first thought was that it has the profile of Half Dome!

Wonderful color. The only suggestion I have would be a slight crop off the top; of course I'm always partial to a shorter format. ;-)

Lon

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