Canyon Passage

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 7, 2014317 views11 comments

Another image while backpacking in Zion. This one taken from the trail that goes through this canyon below the west rim. Like Wayne's recent posts, I had to work with some dead trees. D600, 24-85 @ 42, 1/50, f14, iso 400. Comments, suggestions, and questions welcome.

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11 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 7, 2014 at 10:16 AM

The dead tree in the foreground fits right in here, Scott. You've got a terrific collection of colors both in the trees and in the rocks.

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 7, 2014 at 12:37 PM

Very nice! This really has that distinctive Zion aura. The little ledge on the right with foliage is a nice element which adds interest.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 7, 2014 at 1:23 PM

There are so many different looks in Zion, and all of them are distinctive. Very nice, Scott. Love the collection of textures and colors.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 7, 2014 at 1:45 PM

I like the dead tree Scott. For my eye it's a great complement to the rich colors throughout the image. I like this very much. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 7, 2014 at 5:13 PM

I love how you structured the image with vertical trees through out the frame Scott. The colors are so vibrant and crisp, and the Rock wall provides some sweet contrast.

I like this a lot

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 7, 2014 at 9:53 PM

Really nice colors and textures throughout Scott and I really like the growth up in the face. Really nice find.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 7, 2014 at 10:24 PM

I sure like the colors and textures, but it feels a bit chaotic maybe. Even in the larger version I feel like there's no place to rest. It certainly captures the fall-color-in-Zion sense, but I wonder if there's a tighter comp that could convey this better.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 7, 2014 at 10:33 PM

Thanks, Tony. Just the type of critique I appreciate. Actually, I do have a tighter comp. I thought I'd post this wider viewer view first.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 8, 2014 at 11:20 AM

I think this works well, Scott. In this particular case the dead tree doesn't dominate the scene and grab my attention. I love those reds!!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 8, 2014 at 8:32 PM

Beautiful autumn scene, Scott. Love how you anchored the composition with the large dead tree on the left, and that neat little grotto in the upper right hand corner. Outstanding.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 10, 2014 at 10:11 AM

Love the color, wow man

The dead tree FG left works nicely IMO.
Love the passage with its great added interest, it's a 'hole in one'

Well done!

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