Just Add Water (Repost)

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 29, 2015738 views16 comments

Thanks for the comments on my last post, and for the suggestions concerning the top of the image. This is one of the reasons that NPN is such a valuable resource. This slightly wider composition addresses the suggestions made.

Canon 5D II
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
16mm, f/16, 1.6 seconds, ISO 50, polarizer

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on October 30, 2015 at 8:16 AM

Fine intimate Zion image, Jim. The wider veiw adresses the issue with the previous image, and is preferable, IMO. devil

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on October 30, 2015 at 8:30 AM

The comp in your previous version felt a bit awkward to me because of the top of the trees that were cut off, but this one is spot on! No nits!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM

I definitely prefer this wider look. A much better comp to my eye. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 30, 2015 at 4:31 PM

Jim, I must say that you have an enviable portfolio of Zion images, and this is certainly no exception. Wonderful work getting a bit more of the scene.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 30, 2015 at 4:39 PM

Seeing the top of the tree is a fine improvement, Jim.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 30, 2015 at 7:32 PM

Jim, This looks great! The wider comp does it and I like it alot! devil

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by gary phillips on October 30, 2015 at 9:48 PM

Yep, this is the one for me, Jim. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 31, 2015 at 1:37 AM

You've filled out the frame very nicely with this composition. I would like a bit more contrast for my tastes but really nothing much to suggest, very well presented.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on October 31, 2015 at 2:13 AM

What a difference, Jim! I definitely like this version better. Seeing all of those beautiful golden trees is nice plus the added bright orange cliffs balance the darker rocks in the foreground much better than in the previous version. Very nice! devil

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 31, 2015 at 5:50 AM

Didn't see your previous post Jim but this composition is very coherent and the colours beautiful. It is I guess a pity the water at the bottom has the appearance of a dirty puddle rather than the clarity of a rushing stream but I guess with all that reddish soil it is hardly surprising.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on October 31, 2015 at 9:49 AM

Hi Jim,

After looking at the other post, I really prefer this image.In this image, I like being able to see the tops of the trees. The image is well constructed with how the elements are arranged in the frame, and I am really just enjoying this intimate view. Yeah sure some flowing water would be over the top, but this is very nice work.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on October 31, 2015 at 2:08 PM

I like the repost as the addition of the treetops is beneficial.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on October 31, 2015 at 5:45 PM

This works much better for me, now. The slightly wider view, especially showing the tops of the trees gives the scene room to breathe. Well done!

--P

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Comment posted by Joe James on November 1, 2015 at 7:39 PM

Nicely done! I love the way the image is balanced the curving rocks and pool in the foreground and almost mirror image (shape wise) trees at the top with great color throughout.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on November 2, 2015 at 3:45 PM

Well executed!

aF

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 7, 2015 at 11:56 AM

Hi Jim

Congrats on a well deserved WP devil

Albert Darmo
Canada

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