This was taken earlier this summer in Arches. I really liked the dark storm skies with the sun highlighting this clustered formation. It was a beautiful evening in an amazing place.
5d2, iso 100, 70-200 @ 130mm, f/8, 1/125s
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16 commentsI like the ominous sky and the wonderful tonal range of the sandstone. I think the lighter brighter areas add a lot of interest to the scene. I am wondering if bringing up those areas might provide greater impact. Composition works well.
Very original, I could almost think that it's taken in a studio. I like the light on the heads of this formation and the nice composition in triangle. At the beginning, I thought that more light could bring more details but I like it like that, it keeps the dramatic mood. Very nice work!
Nice telephoto shot, well balanced image throughout. The dark background sky is a major interest and sets a unique tone. I wonder if working the whites in the foreground and tops of the monuments would enhance that tone. How big are these formations? They dwarf the scattered trees in the foreground. Nice detail in the stone. I really do like the image. Having never been to Arches and seen only the namesake iconic images, this provides me a new feel and sense of the place.
Excellent details (especially in the shadows), especially like the contrasting light & dark patterns along the bottom.
Nice range of tones, and the mix of light/shadow give this a great sense of depth Gary.
You cashed in well with the formation in full sunlight, and the dark skies behind.
Two thumbs up!
That has to be one of the better titles I have seen! The featureless sky works perfect to put all the focus on the stone formations. No nits for me!
A classic Phillips Utah monochrome made special by the featureless dark sky in the background. No nits at all from me.
That's a great collection of characters, Gary. The grazing light does a fine job of showing their textures and separating all the pillars. That dark sky works well with the shapes to create a sense of the ominous. The larger version really opens up the shadows and the sky nicely. This would make a great print.
Nice shot Gary!
Interesting colors in the rocks there with which one can bring out nice tonality in Monochrome. As is often the case here the larger image has better tonality, the sort of subject in which one can make a fine print, carefully controlling each aspect. To my view the shadows could be a little more open and richer, but that could be my screen.
Regards: Tom
One of my favorite places. You have done it well.
WOW, what a great perspective here, Gary. The B&W treatment works excellent too. If you're an old Star Trek watcher seeing this scene my first thought was of the Ferrangees<sp, as I think they were called. Anyway, I like this a lot as presented.
This works really well, Gary. The dark sky really showcases the formations. No nits from me.
I love 'storm light' like this as it really sets off the the foreground and the towers. The whites could be brought up just a wee bit. I think the details show very nicely.
Well done, Gary.
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The range of tones in this works really well for me, Gary. Seen against that dark sky, and from this perspective, the rock forms look almost organic. Fine image !!
Very nice take of an Arches scene. I've been to the park a dozen times, but never have run across this formation (maybe in the Windows section ?) Excellent take on the less iconic, Gary.
Nice work pulling the tele out for this one... I like the comp and the steely sky a lot.
Gorgeous, if a bit spooky. Really like the b & w nuances.