Crossbedding Curiosities

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 31, 2014216 views11 comments

This was somewhere along UT 24 in Capitol Reef NP. I am enamored by what, to quote Edward Abbey, "a liberal allowance of time" can display in these little slices of nature that are often abstract, but always fascinating.

E-5 ZD14-54 (25mm) Manfrotto 322RC2 on GT2531, ISO 100 f6.3 0.0EV 4 sec delay with 2 sec MLU

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11 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 31, 2014 at 7:14 PM

Another interesting abstract Bill. For me, the most interesting part of the image is in the top 2/3 and I might be tempted to crop away the bottom 1/3. However, the image holds my interest as posted. Well seen and presented.

pat

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 31, 2014 at 7:50 PM

Bill, This is really cool looking. The colors and textures are wonderful. Your large version works especially well.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 31, 2014 at 8:28 PM

This is very nice, Bill. There are many areas around CRNP that have these wall displays in various shapes, sizes, and colors. This one is very appealing as a fine abstract.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on May 31, 2014 at 8:28 PM

Nice natural rock art display, Bill.
Very interesting sculpture.....
A plus for the Edward Abbey reference!

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on May 31, 2014 at 11:42 PM

Nice abstract, Bill.

Just wondering what this would look like with the darks dropped a bit, and maybe a little less magenta.

This would be an ideal candidate for TK's Luminosity Masks.

I am unsure about a crop because the streaks lead upward to the cool stuff at the top. Nicely seen.

--P

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Comment posted by gary phillips on June 1, 2014 at 1:23 AM

Nice abstract, Bill. I like it . There are are so many opportunities to get lost in the intimate details of this landscape. Great job in finding one.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 1, 2014 at 4:21 AM

Bill, definitely like this alot. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM

Real nice rock abstract. A fine combo of rock patterns and colors.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 1, 2014 at 5:06 PM

This is a great "realistic abstract". The shapes near the top are very sensuous and the staining below them adds nicely to the story with their own textures. It would be interesting to see an alternative view focused tightly on the formation at the top.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on June 1, 2014 at 6:43 PM

I like this a bunch Bill - The formations look polished and the color variations are sweet.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 1, 2014 at 8:05 PM

Wonderful abstract Bill filled with color, 3D textures, and diagonals. Great find.

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