Windstone Arch

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 13, 2016265 views9 comments

I shot this one several years ago when I was reasonably new to photography. At the time it was quite a technical image requiring focus stacking, long exposures and the use of a reflector to enhance the light on the tumbleweed.

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9 comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on August 13, 2016 at 10:33 AM

Gorgeous image Andrew, I really like it. The colours look really earthy and natural and the dead white tumble weed is a graphic contrast to the holey red sandstone rock.

ian

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on August 13, 2016 at 11:28 AM

The tumbleweed gives a different take on the scene. Suggestions would be to reduce the vignetting a tad and darken the highlights on the rock from the reflected light.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 13, 2016 at 2:15 PM

Beautifully done, Andrew. I love the openings, the light, and the brightened tumbleweed inside. The sense of peeking in to this space enhances it a lot. Colors are wonderful, as well as all the curvy lines.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 13, 2016 at 7:52 PM

The lighting is superb Andrew with wonderful detail. I think this is a sensational image. Is this from Valley of Fire, NV? I was there earlier this year. An amazing place.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 13, 2016 at 11:18 PM

Looks like a fascinating place. The tumbleweed lends a sense of scale. I like the spotlight on the tumbleweed as well. The deep shadows in the extreme corners on the right side of the frame tend to pull my a little. You might consider lightening those shadows to better match the left side to produce better balance, but that is a matter of preference.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM

This is excellent Andrew. Interesting "non-stereotypical" canyon composition and the lighting was handled masterfully both in camera and during post processing. Well done.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on August 24, 2016 at 1:14 AM

Stunningly beautiful. It's also intriguing in that the tumbleweed seems to be out of place and that draws your attention. This should get more than 6 attaboy comments IMO.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 25, 2016 at 5:43 AM

I think the lighting is just perfect here. The tumbleweed is an intriguing inclusion. Well done!

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on August 25, 2016 at 9:27 PM

Nice take on a well known image!

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