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Gola Su Gorropu
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Gola Su Gorropu

by David Schoen

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 6, 2017788 views3 comments
Gola Su Gorropu is actually the name of the canyon in the center of the limestone cliffs.  It is a little difficult to see.  But this canyon on the island of Sardinia is sometimes known as Europe's Grand Canyon.  There are 400 m high rock walls and at the narrowest point is only 4 m wide.  It is very close to the central eastern coast of the island.  Getting there is quite a hike and unfortunately we didn't have time to actually make it to the canyon which involves 14 km round trip by foot..  This three panel panorama was taken from the road.

Iso 100, 17 to 35 mm at 17 mm, F8, 400th, D 750, stitched in Photoshop, Topaz and TK actions, Dfine

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on February 7, 2017 at 2:27 AM
A nice view and a seamless stitch, David.  A solid color sky can be one of the problem areas of a stitched image but this has smooth color and brightness transitions. Nice job with the processing also. 
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 7, 2017 at 4:42 PM
The stitching is flawless and the details terrific, David.  The terraces on the left add some good interest and the view down the valley creates a good sense of depth.  I find myself wishing for some more at the bottom, it feels a bit cut off in the middle.
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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 7, 2017 at 5:46 PM
I like your composition that includes different colors and areas.
Wonderful place.
D&L
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