Sunset over Pinnacles

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 6, 2013427 views12 comments

Pinnacles National Monument, CA

D800
10-20mm @ 16mm
1/30 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
ISO: 250
AF mode: MANUAL
White balance: AUTO1
Flash: Off

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on August 6, 2013 at 9:19 AM

Wonderful sky in this Sandy and I like the foreground rocks. Very peaceful mood to the image. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Steve Zimic on August 6, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Great sky and I love foreground rocks and detail in them. I like the larger version better as it appears to have more saturation.

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on August 6, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Love the sky here Sandy! Part of me wishes the FG were a silhouette (film guy) but I think you composed this well and didn't overdo the details in the FG....so works for me! Just another option for you.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on August 6, 2013 at 1:11 PM

I really like this image, Sandy. The sky is the amazing element here but I like the comp placement of pinnacles as well. I especially like the buddha like figure at the right. Well done! Chet

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on August 6, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Great sky and composition - really nice capture.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 6, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Superb work here, Sandy! Fantastic sky and color, your comp has excellent separations of the elements, and the foreground lighting is perfect for the time of day.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on August 7, 2013 at 2:07 AM

Love the receding effect of the comp. Sweet!

aF

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 7, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Gorgeous sky Sandy! Love the mix of orange, yellow, and blue.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 7, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Great to see an image post from you Sandy! What a glorious sky! I really like the landscape too and that you didn't allow it to go to silhouette - enough detail for a very nice balance of light and exposure. Excellent!

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 7, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Sandy, What a wonderful scene this is! That sky is beautiful and I really like the interesting foreground shapes. Very nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Cool! Lovely sky. I also like your decision not to boost the shadows too much. I might prefer a tiny bit less contrast--otherwise looks great!

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Comment posted by Rodney Ninow on August 15, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Beautiful image Sandy! So glad you could join us!

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