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Gunlock Glory

by gary phillips

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 27, 2015424 views23 comments
An amazing evening at Gunlock State Park in southern Utah. Only a few miles from my home and a new favorite place to explore. A bit more colorful than I usually display, but too nice not to share.

5d2, iso100, 17-40 @ 17mm, f/16, .6s

Comments and critiques greatly appreciated

Better large

Comments

23 comments
Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on February 27, 2015 at 2:27 AM
I'm glad you didn't convert this one to b+w Gary, because those are some stunning colors. Great with the reflection in the calm water... No nits for me!
Registered on September 30, 2012, 116 Posts, 2257 Comments
Comment posted by Jeff Martyka on February 27, 2015 at 2:32 AM
Love that foreground line sweeping into the image and breaking up the space. Great colors in the sky and reflection. I like this a lot.

And I admit when I saw your name below these colors I did a double take. :)

Registered on June 20, 2014, 30 Posts, 155 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 27, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Definitely a spectacular sunset, Gary. I like how you've used the gentle curve of the foreground ridge to point at the opening in the far bank and the mountain in the distance. That creates a great sense of depth. Very well done.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on February 27, 2015 at 10:57 AM
Gary,

I like this a lot! Great color and dynamic range. I like the land spit leading me in. The contrast looks perfect.

--P
Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 27, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Wow! Great color and texture. The spit of land makes a great lead in. Nice work
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on February 27, 2015 at 11:21 AM
Clouds from Heaven. Nicely done Gary :wink:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Navin Sarma on February 27, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Beauty. Perfectly processed and composed. Impressive coming from a B&W star like yourself :)
Registered on July 17, 2011, 233 Posts, 1373 Comments
Comment posted by Tom Falley on February 27, 2015 at 2:25 PM
Nice Gary!

This lake has the appearance of part of a reservoir from the shoreline. Great composition and again brings forth the most important and essential element of photography, being there!

Thanks for sharing! Tom
Registered on November 21, 2014, 189 Posts, 454 Comments
Comment posted by Jared Warren on February 27, 2015 at 4:18 PM
Gary, I didn't know your camera did color! ;) seriously, though, this is wonderful. Great light and lines, and the beautiful reflection of the cotton-candy sunset is just perfect. :wavey:
Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 27, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Spectacular light, Gary - no suggestions, just compliments! :toast:
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Thomas Haney on February 27, 2015 at 6:54 PM
Beautiful shot Gary, I love the curved rocky point. I hate to suggest a crop, especially a pretty significant one, but I like about a 30% crop off the top.
Registered on April 7, 2013, 138 Posts, 537 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 27, 2015 at 7:35 PM
Gary, What a beautiful sunset! Your composition works perfectly leading one back into the scene. Light, colors and reflections are all wonderful. Large version makes me feel like I'm there!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 27, 2015 at 10:11 PM
Beautiful light Gary. Nice curved rock ridge leading into center of the shot and toward the amazing colorful reflection and sky. Very nice.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 28, 2015 at 9:14 AM
Gary: Marvelous colors and a fine comp. I like how the spit of rocks leads into the frame. 2 thumbs up.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 28, 2015 at 6:01 PM
Wow, what a sky! Excellent leading line with the little peninsula. Beautiful, Gary. And what an amazing lens! :biggrin:
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 28, 2015 at 11:05 PM
A glorious sunset, beautifully done !
Jagdeep Rajput :toast:
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Sandro Bisotti on March 1, 2015 at 4:13 PM
nothing to do, only clap hands from me.
Yes, I too prefer less saturated colours, but here this robust saturation works well, and the subtleness of transitions is preserved.
All the best,
Sandro
Registered on February 8, 2015, 30 Posts, 265 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Kearl on March 1, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Nice to see color from you...
Gorgeous sunset...
Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on March 1, 2015 at 10:27 PM
Hmm...I think you should explore your more colorful side more often!! :biggrin:

Lovely light and color. I'm a little on the fence about the foreground rocks. On one hand they do provide a leading line; on the other hand, I think I'd rather see more of that lovely reflection. I haven't read other comments yet so I'll be interested to see how others respond.
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 2, 2015 at 1:43 PM
:toast:
Gary, this is gorgeous. And, to think this site is so close to your home also. Can't beat that for all-around photo opportunities leading into the future.
Love the colorful cloud cover and the jetty or peninsula leads right out to the middle of the scene. Out of all of your images posted so far, this to me has to be at the top of the list of excellence overall. Wonderful job. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 6, 2015 at 2:06 PM
Oh ya. Know you think you can do color too. Sweet shot Gary and the comp and colors look wonderful. Great job. :toast: Better late than never.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 7, 2015 at 7:26 PM
Stunning image Gary. I think the lead in is great. Color to die for.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 7, 2015 at 10:49 AM

Glorious frame filling colors Gary, wow manblush

Very interesting comp, just 'point' me in the right direction & I'm good to gocool

Excellent!devil

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments