Spiral

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 28, 2014836 views18 comments

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

I think B&W does this place more justice than the "kick-in-the-pants" color versions I have seen and processed myself. B&W accentuates the light and shadow play in this wonderful place. Let me know what ya think. Thanks for having a look.

Canon 20D
Canon EF-S 10-22mm at 15mm
ISO200 4sec f/8
No filters

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on March 1, 2014 at 1:53 AM

Well you know, Eva, I'm in complete agreement. Of course that could just be me. :biggrin Ii really like this take on Antelope. I think I would prefer a bit more detail in the darker areas, but not much ( just a wee bit ). The large view is very nice.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on March 1, 2014 at 4:23 AM

That is maybe my favourite photograph from that place I've seen Eva, I think it's just sensational

The B&W works so well and the light and texture are stunning. A wonderful graphical feel to it.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 1, 2014 at 3:40 PM

I agree, this does work exceptionally well. I also agree with wanting a little more deep shadow detail, but not much. I think you need some black here or it to work as well as it does.

Chris

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 1, 2014 at 6:11 PM

This is really cool looking! A wonderful b&w image Eva! It works well for me as is, and especially in the large version where I can see just enough detail in the shadow.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 1, 2014 at 6:22 PM

Awesome! Exquisite tones in the central area looking at the deep recesses.

I'm fine with the dark (larger version essential, with its gray background), but I'd tone down that upper left corner. It steals my eye from the central beauty.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 1, 2014 at 6:57 PM

Came back for another look. I do agree with John on the upper left corner and think that could make it even more pleasing to look at. I do like this a lot!

Nick

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on March 1, 2014 at 6:59 PM

This is a wonderful departure from the color images and the large version is definitely the one to look at. I agree the upper left hand needs to be calmed down a little, but this is a very nice job, Eva. Chet

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 1, 2014 at 9:02 PM

I like the B&W too. Amazing what Nature can create for photographers, isn't it?

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 2, 2014 at 3:18 AM

Excellent! Great comp and excellent tonal range on this Eva!

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on March 2, 2014 at 7:34 AM

Very effective and evocative!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 2, 2014 at 9:26 AM

Very nicely done. a wonderful take on this iconic slot.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 2, 2014 at 2:21 PM

The big spiral looks great, Eva. There are also some fine subtle gradations in the darker area seen in the larger version.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on March 2, 2014 at 6:18 PM

I like the stark contrasting tones in this one, Eva. I agree that the B&W is a refreshing change for slot canyon images, but I think it's probably more difficult to do well. I think you have certainly done well with this image.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 2, 2014 at 8:21 PM

Incredible, Eva, simply incredible. A vortex of tone and line that draws the eye back and back.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 2, 2014 at 8:51 PM

I love this Eva. Great composition and processing. One of the finest Antelope images I've seen. I think I agree with your B&W assessment.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 4, 2014 at 5:49 PM

Beautiful lines. Good choice on the B&W. The lack of detail in the shadows looks just fine to me. I might be tempted to crop a bit off the top and thereby take out a little of the negative space?

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on March 6, 2014 at 3:45 AM

eva - i agree on antelope - and this is no exception. great form, tones, composition and textures. what more does one want!! maybe a touch over sharpened??

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Comment posted by Tim Mulholland on March 13, 2014 at 4:17 PM

Very nice, very surreal take on a common scene. Actually, I feel like I'm falling down through this image!

Tim!

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