Arizona Springtime

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 18, 2013347 views14 comments

I got together with Peter Coskun and ventured up the Lost Goldmine trail on the south face of the Superstitions finding flowers galore. Many types are yet to bloom but over 10 types are in bloom now. The prominent yellow bloom in this image is Brittle brush.

Nikon D200, Nikon 17-55 2.8, 1/10sec@f9, ISO 100, 2-stop grad ND,tripod.

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14 comments

Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 18, 2013 at 6:06 PM

I quite like the variety of vegetation in the foreground and the off center comp. I'm debating heading back tomorrow evening as there should be some clouds for a nice sunset. Large version has lots of great details to admire.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on March 18, 2013 at 6:10 PM

I like how the color is splayed across the fg and sweeps up the hill. A nice comp as well, esp with the cactus(cactii?) acting as vertical preludes to the rocks.

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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on March 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

There is a wonderful colorful yet subtle quality about this image. I also like the comp very much.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 18, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Sweet, sweet, and sweet! Not really a critique of this shot, cause i love it, but as Peter alludes to the only thing missing is a cool sky--get that and you'll have the whole enchilada!

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 18, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Wonderful colours in this Bob. Beautifully subdued and so warm on the mountains. Really nice foreground too. Really nicely done.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on March 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM

I like this, Bob. Nice arrangement of elements in the foreground. I especially like how you have positioned the Sagauro cactus in the foreground so that they line up with the spires. The color is beautiful as well. While the sky is featureless it provides a nice contrast for the glowing peaks so I'm not at all bothered by it. Great work!!

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Comment posted by Bob Miller on March 18, 2013 at 8:57 PM

I really didn't notice the alignment of the saguaros Brian. I'm not sure I'm sold on the large saguaro so centered. It has a way cool shape though- like it's squished. It wasn't all that easy to get a perfect comp working around the pesky jumping cholla, spiny hedgehogs and the boulders. Plus it was pretty steep. Thank you to all that commented- I appreciate your feedback.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 18, 2013 at 9:02 PM

A killer shot, Bob. The overall plant life is amazing to view in the larger version. I really like the FG array of plants, but I also like the few (Saguaro?) in the distance at the base of the main peaks. Heck, the geological structures are pretty darn neat too.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM

A great looking image, Bob. The large version is a real treat to view! I think you did an excellent job with the comp and the light and colors are beautiful. Really nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Enrique Vizcarra on March 18, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Bob Miller

This photo is really impresive. The lights on the rocks are spectacular and there is harmony in the whole picture is excellent

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on March 19, 2013 at 6:03 AM

Wonderful light here, Bob! I absolutely love this. The blue sky is the perfect compliment to the warm light and flowers and your perspective really shows the peak off nicely.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on March 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Very well done photo Bob. The way the slope of the hill and vertical cacti guide you to the nicely lit mountain top really makes this. I actually like the blue sky and how it contrasts the bright yellow flowers and lit up mountain top.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 19, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Superb image, Bob. Looks like a beautiful garden terrace in full bloom. The warm light on the rock face compliments the blue sky beautifully.

Ed

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on March 24, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Fine desert scene. The angle emphasizes the mountains, as does the lovely light.

lucy

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