Sinuous

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 15, 2014377 views17 comments

Today was my last full day in Zion this year. The weather here this autumn has been uncommonly warm up to this point. For anybody in the local area who might be thinking of visiting the park this weekend, there is still plenty of good autumn foliage in Zion Canyon and other lower elevation areas. But the weather will be turning much colder this weekend, and temperatures are predicted to drop to below freezing overnight for the next several days and remain more seasonal for the next week or so. So the good color in the canyon won't last much longer.

This photograph was taken three days ago along the Virgin River.

Canon 5D II
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
16mm, f/20, 15 seconds, ISO 50, polarizer

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 15, 2014 at 10:06 AM

very nice Jim; I like the leading line of rocks and the colorful foliage downstream.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 15, 2014 at 10:16 AM

Great fall color and fine job on the comp, with a sweet little classic S curve leading in. How long did it take you to set up the rocks?

Real nice, Jim.

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 15, 2014 at 10:24 AM

It took several hours ... but it was worth it!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 15, 2014 at 12:14 PM

I like the s-curve in the rocks and the way that it culminates in the larger middle ground rock before directing my eye to the foliage in the background. This works nicely, Jim.

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Comment posted by Michael Westerbeck on November 15, 2014 at 12:24 PM

The leading lines really push you into this shot. Beautiful colors. Nice capture Jim!!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 15, 2014 at 2:05 PM

Great job with the placement of the rocks, Jim, if not in the creek (

) at least in the comp. Perfect s-curve lead to the great bg. Top notch Zion shot, and a bit different as well.

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on November 15, 2014 at 3:42 PM

Love the lead in with the rocks and the overall comp too. You got some great shots in Zion this year - i've really enjoyed the series...

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on November 15, 2014 at 4:12 PM

No nits from me, Jim. Thanks for bringing Zion in the fall to the NPN community. You've done a masterful job.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 15, 2014 at 9:55 PM

Very nice, Jim, always good to see your takes on Zion. I think it was probably a good choice to have the rocks come in from the llhc, especially since as a photographer or hiker one would want to use those rocks, but for me, the first thing I was drawn to was the color of the water, and that leaves me wanting more, since the stream abruptly leaves the frame stage left up top. Maybe if the rocks were coming from the lrhc

Not trying to be picky, obviously the leading line is important here cause if you crop out the bg color, it loses a lot.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 16, 2014 at 10:07 AM

Excellent composition. I pretty much like everything about this...the line of rocks nicely anchored but the large boulder, perfect exposure for the water, beautiful color, and a sense of balance. Great work

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 16, 2014 at 1:50 PM

Thanks everyone for your comments.

Stan, I'm not sure if I completely understand your comment, but I think I might have an alternate composition which would seem to address the issues you describe.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 16, 2014 at 4:07 PM

Really a nice shot, Jim. I don't think I'd change a thing.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 17, 2014 at 3:35 PM

Another fine look at Zion, Jim. I was wondering as I looked at your later post what two steps left would look like, and here it is. That large downstream rock makes a fine focal point and you've to some lovely colors in the trees. Both versions work very well.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 17, 2014 at 8:41 PM

Jim,

Your images from Zion have been fantastic, and this one is another winner. The lead in with the rocks, and the line they produce is perfect. I love the two varying colors in the water, and this leads the viewer to the beautiful fall colors in the background.

Such beautiful photography!!!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 22, 2014 at 12:23 PM

Congratulations on the well deserved WP, Jim. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on November 24, 2014 at 11:19 AM

Hey Jim,
Beautiful scene and an excellent presentation.
Congratulations on the WP . . .

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 25, 2014 at 11:40 AM

Jim: Marvelous comp and a compelling image. Really like the color palette. Congrats on the WP. >=))>

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