Another False Kiva

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted May 30, 2013792 views12 comments

I shot this during the RMNP Spring Fling a couple weekends ago. I had never been to False Kiva - it was amazing!

On our way down, we passed a French photog who told us "Zee light is done." We all chuckled and kept pressing on. The light was nice when we arrived in the alcove, then disappeared for a bit, but right before sunset - wowie! Shutters were clicking furiously, which apparently had annoyed a prior visitor who commented on the register located in a box in the alcove that all the clicking shutters were distracting or something along those lines. Again, we all chuckled -and kept on shooting!

Comments, suggestions & critiques welcomed

Canon 60D, tripod, polarizer
10-22 mm lens
ISO 100, F16 +1 @ 1/6

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 30, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Angela: Wonderful sky and a fine classic comp. Glad you didn't listen to the naysayers. >=))>

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on May 30, 2013 at 10:55 PM

Great light and the clouds really add interest to the scene. An icon for sure, but a fine image is a fine image no matter how many times it has been shot.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on May 30, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Beautiful light, Angela, well worth the wait and the hike.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 31, 2013 at 1:20 AM

You caught some great light Angela, and i really like your comp--nice one of the icon

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 31, 2013 at 5:54 PM

This turned out beautifully. Great scene and conditions with an excellent comp.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on May 31, 2013 at 9:41 PM

Great light and beautiful comp. Very nice!!

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on June 1, 2013 at 12:24 AM

Nicely done, the stormy sky provides some great contrast to the sandstone

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 1, 2013 at 1:38 AM

Very different light conditions than we typically see from this place. I like this a lot Angela. The storm light and ominous sky are wonderful.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 1, 2013 at 7:13 AM

Excellent shot of this icon, Angela. Good one to have in your portfolio.

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Comment posted by William Baer on June 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM

A beautiful shot! Great light,textures, DOF, Colors are great, I feel like I am standing under an arch and looking out into the desert. Super Photography! Great composition! Zee Light is good!

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Comment posted by Paul Rebmann on September 14, 2013 at 8:08 AM

Sweet image. I've never been there. I'd have been interested to see if there was a good shot with the rock ring offset a bit - but not at the expense of any of the other fine qualities of the image.
I particularly enjoyed your story of the shoot.

Paul

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 26, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Beautifully done my friend, wish it was mine..
This place sounds like a real photog magnet

Happy Turkey Day Angela!

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