Looking Toward Zion

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 8, 2016205 views7 comments

This was taken looking down Pine Creek Canyon from the East side of Zion. I am beginning to fall more and more in love with the East side of the park nowadays. Far less traffic, chance to see a bit more wildlife, and if you look around these amazing views all over the place. The light seems to come through much nicer in the larger version of this one. Canon 5DIII, f16, iso 800, -1.3 EV, 24-105 ISL at 75mm, Full frame. Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 8, 2016 at 10:12 AM

Ed, I like the long view up the canyon, the touch of spotlighting on the high peak, and the clouds. There's a nice sense of motion with all of the angled rocks in the foreground.

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on November 8, 2016 at 12:08 PM

Ed, I really like how you handled the difficult light here. The sun on the sandstone looks good, but at the same time the shady slope looks very natural. Especially appealing in the large version!!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 8, 2016 at 12:43 PM

Ed, I agree 100% about the east side of Zion. Same for the Kolob canyon area. It's also under appreciated and a fabulous area to explore away from the crowds. I like this view looking up the canyon with the excellent light on the distant wall.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 9, 2016 at 7:35 PM

Some beautiful light on the distant peaks, but the FG and mid-ground seems pretty busy. I realize it can be difficult to simplify such a scene. Other than a slightly different vantage point, I'm not sure I have any good suggestions for improving. Dynamic range well controlled.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on November 10, 2016 at 12:20 PM

Very nice view up Pine Creek Canyon. I like the lighting. This is a beautiful part of the park. Nice job

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Comment posted by Silvia Richter on November 15, 2016 at 11:41 AM

Ed, I enjoy the lighting and also the cloud formations a lot.

Silvia

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on November 17, 2016 at 1:23 AM

Thanks everyone for your comments and thoughts on this.

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