Zion Sunrise (+alt)

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 30, 2014379 views16 comments

Thought I'd join Jim on the early Zion bandwagon. I had a fun week backpacking in Utah last week, including two nights in the Zion backcountry. This was the first morning. Single image. D600, 18-35 at 18, f20, iso 100, .3, cpl, GND. Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 30, 2014 at 9:06 AM

Great light Scott and a strong composition. As a personal preference I might darken (bring the shadows down) this a touch to make the light pop a bit more but it's really nice exactly as posted.

pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 30, 2014 at 9:14 AM

Thanks, Pat. I think you were right, so here's a version with a bit darker foreground and middle ground. I also boosted the contrast.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 30, 2014 at 9:23 AM

I prefer the repost Scott. Beautiful scene and image.

pat

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 30, 2014 at 9:51 AM

Scott, pretty scene, well composed; very nice light and natural color, I like it alot. Beautifully seen and presented. Just noticed the re post, even better.
John

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 30, 2014 at 10:13 AM

The couple of small changes in the repost made a beautiful scene even better IMO, Scott. Beautifully done.

Ed

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on October 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM

Can't tell a whole lotta difference between the two images, but both look really good. That's some fantastic early morning light you captured...

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Comment posted by Mark Seawell on October 30, 2014 at 10:16 AM

Gorgeous capture! Composition and colors are great. I've recently moved to Utah and plan on going to Zion around Veteran's Day.

Mark

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on October 30, 2014 at 10:35 AM

Outstanding! The foreground and the low vantage point really make this composition work. Well done. What morning was this? There were some clouds when I drove in late on Saturday. But I haven't seen a cloud since then.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 30, 2014 at 10:48 AM

Thanks for the comments. Jim, this was Saturday, 10/18.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 30, 2014 at 10:55 AM

Scott, I sure like this scene with the stream in the foreground, the sunlit peaks and a great sky. I think the darker foreground and brighter peaks in the repost work well, but am not sure about the contrast increase in the peaks. Looks like a neat place to hang out.

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on October 30, 2014 at 3:40 PM

I really like the composition and natural color rendition. There are some blown out whites in the clouds that your GND didn't cover that get more pronounced when you increased the contrast so I would avoid that choice. More water in this desert than I saw in any creek in Yosemite this week

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on October 30, 2014 at 10:56 PM

An engaging composition with lots of interest through the mid and background Scott. I particularly enjoy the gorgeous morning light on the mountains. Beautiful capture!!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on October 31, 2014 at 2:33 AM

I like the repost, Scott. I think the in your presentation works very well. Maybe abit more of the stream would help a little but very nice as presented. Zion, without the crowds, is divine.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 31, 2014 at 7:12 AM

Nice flow to the image Scott. From a processing standpoint, I might try to reduce the cyan in the clouds over the mnts which may yield a little more detail in them. Might create a more 3D feel to the clouds. Well done as presented.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 1, 2014 at 9:37 AM

Love the POV and comp with the stream FG, a beautiful scene Scott.
I lean towards the very subtle changes.. although fairly hard to see at the small repost size.
Well done!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on November 1, 2014 at 8:56 PM

Zion provides the canvas for beautiful images but it takes the skilled photographers eye and brush (I.ei. Camera) to capture it for everyone else to enjoy. Very nicely done Scott!

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