The Crack

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 8, 2014231 views5 comments

I hiked in to a great little spot not far from Sedona to get this. The area is called "The Crack" and is a very popular swimming hole in the summer. It isn't quite warm enough to swim here yet, the temp hitting a high of 77 on this hike. To get to this location involves a 4 mile moderate hike along a rocky high desert and cactus lined trail. It's about 2 1/2 hours each way. I'd love to shoot this in different light but there is no camping here and the trail would be pretty treacherous by headlamp. Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness - Coconino National Forest, Arizona.

1/40 second @ f/18, tripod. SEE LARGER VERSION

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Comment posted by gary phillips on April 8, 2014 at 10:47 PM

Nice work, Bob. I like the comp here. At first I thought that perhaps a crop to eliminate the sky would look better, but after viewing the large version, I think you made the right choice to include the little notch of blue that is mirrored in the reflection. If anything it could be a hair bigger. Good effort to get up there and share this spot with us. A good dip after a long hike would feel awesome.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 9, 2014 at 8:51 AM

One thing about mid-day light is that colors are highly saturated. This shows that aspect nicely, with the blue in the sky and it's reflection contrasting well with the red rocks and green trees. In addition, you've keep the shadows from going totally black which adds nicely to the details in the larger version.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 9, 2014 at 11:53 AM

I like the secluded feel you capture. Beautiful even in this light. Great job with your exposure. The comp, with the triangle of blue sky is quite pleasing

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on April 9, 2014 at 8:51 PM

Nice little scene, but I don't think I'd walk for 5 hours to go swimming!!!!!!!!!

Chris

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Comment posted by Jose Fernandez on April 10, 2014 at 5:51 PM

Nice composition and processing

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