Little Window on the Prairie

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 4, 20055,167 views27 comments

Yep, it's another one from Kansas. This is the same arch/window you've seen in the other two photos. I made this photo about 15 minutes before sunset, looking in the same direction as my first post. This is my second favorite photo from the trip. What do y'all think?

EOS 1V, 28-70mm lens, Velvia 100f

Comments

27 comments

Comment posted by Mark Hudon on March 4, 2005 at 6:47 PM

Whoa now, Bret, this is good! Perfect catch all around!

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on March 4, 2005 at 6:54 PM

This is my favorite (so far) from your trip. I particularly like the fact that there is detail on the shaded side of the arch's wall. The warm light on the right side of the arch itself is a great addition to an already strong image.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 4, 2005 at 7:31 PM

Awesome, Bret. Those clouds and sweet light on the formations make the image for me.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by John Zinn on March 4, 2005 at 7:40 PM

Aawww, come on Bret... Quit leading us on by saving your fav for last - it's torture I say!! Of the ones you have posted so far this is my favorite. I like the full frame "arch", the sweet light, and the cotton ball clouds. I can't wait to see your favorite!

John Zinn

Registered on November 1, 2003, 41 Posts, 1743 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 4, 2005 at 7:45 PM

Bret: I agree with the others that this is superb; perfectly composed and exposed. ><>

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Comment posted by Doug Dolde on March 4, 2005 at 10:59 PM

You nailed this one. Light, comp, exposure are perfect.

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Comment posted by Doug Dolde on March 4, 2005 at 11:01 PM

You nailed this one. Light, comp, exposure are perfect.

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Comment posted by Erik Stensland on March 4, 2005 at 11:34 PM

Bret, what can I say other than that this is teriffic! We'll have to call you the arch-man. You certainly seem to have a gift for capturing them.

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Comment posted by Michael Hansen on March 5, 2005 at 12:01 AM

Exquisite!
Would love to see a really big print of this one.

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Comment posted by Vito Paratore on March 5, 2005 at 12:09 AM

woah...this rocks!
the lighting on the edge of the 'window' is just too much!
just awesome :)
Vito

Registered on September 18, 2004, 42 Posts, 349 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Brussard on March 5, 2005 at 12:14 AM

Bret....
This Image ROCK'S !!!!!!!!!!!
No pun intended but this photo is Outstanding.
Clean, simple and powerful. You nailed this one.
One of your best I have seen so far.
Thanks for sharing.

Registered on April 30, 2004, 25 Posts, 18 Comments

Comment posted by Rich Long on March 5, 2005 at 12:48 AM

The lighting, the clouds, the detail in the rock... What's not great? I'd print this one and hang it. Very nice work.

By the way, do you ever shoot in Colorado?

Registered on November 11, 2003, 27 Posts, 64 Comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on March 5, 2005 at 1:15 AM

Wow...you guys are making me blush!

Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments. Maybe I need to go to Kansas a little more often!

Oh, and Rich...I think I need to start shooting here a little more often!

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Comment posted by Chris Ross on March 5, 2005 at 7:16 AM

Pretty cool Bret, light is great and the detail on the shadowed side is excellent.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on March 5, 2005 at 12:51 PM

I agree with the others, Bret. This is a great image.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Bill Garber on March 5, 2005 at 1:13 PM

Awesome!

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on March 5, 2005 at 2:30 PM

Beautiful image, Bret. The quality of the light on the rim of the arch is terrific. I also love the rendering of the sky.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on March 5, 2005 at 5:48 PM

Bret, beautiful image. Out here in the west we call natural "window" formations, ventana's. Along the CA coast is an area called the "Ventana Wilderness Area" (two adjacent peaks provide a "window" view of the wilderness area), and a high-end establishment on the Big Sur coast called Ventana Inn; all in reference to "window(s)".

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Andrews on March 5, 2005 at 9:33 PM

What do I think?? I think I need to visit this place myself. I really like how the low angle sun shows the detail in the right side of the arch in beautiful warm light. Well done.

Registered on March 31, 2004, 107 Posts, 139 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Guffey on March 6, 2005 at 11:34 AM

Bret,
Short and sweet, this "SCREAMS STOCK!"

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Comment posted by William Brozy on March 6, 2005 at 1:11 PM

Wow Bret - now I see what all the activity is about. Dude - this is awful sweet. And yes June is happening here and I can't wait to learn a few pointers. I will drop you an email soon!

Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments

Comment posted by beth summer on March 6, 2005 at 5:02 PM

Wonderful, Bret! The Midwest brings out the best in you

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on March 6, 2005 at 7:11 PM

Bret,
This is pretty awesome! The comp and colors are breath-taking. That one cloud there seems a tad too bright for me though...but doesn't detract from the image...

Registered on April 28, 2004, 774 Posts, 4351 Comments

Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on March 7, 2005 at 8:27 AM

Super, Bret! Excellent exposure on this

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Comment posted by Robert Ludwick on March 7, 2005 at 7:39 PM

Bret,

Great photo.

Bob Ludwick

Registered on November 8, 2003, 51 Posts, 407 Comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on March 8, 2005 at 3:44 AM

Hey this is COOL bret!

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on November 8, 2006 at 1:46 AM

Very nice done. The color combination just fantastic!!

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