Juan and Raplee

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted April 29, 20183,699 views9 comments

The San Juan River cuts thought the Raplee Anticline in southern Utah. The curving river compliments the angular layers of the anticline and red sandstone. When I photographed this spot years ago, I drove in on the riverside dirt road and hiked up the ridge a ways to gain a vantage. A few days ago, I came in from the highway above to enjoy the scene in late afternoon and sunset. This was taken 15 minutes after sunset.
Nikon D810, 70-200mm @ f/11, 135mm, ISO 64

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 29, 2018 at 11:46 AM

A lovely view, Doug. The blue curves of the river set off the red ridges very well and the soft light lets all of the details show beautifully.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on April 29, 2018 at 1:28 PM

Doug, this looks like a great place to explore, and the trail is the only hint that others have enjoyed it as well. Given the cool palette it looks like overcast conditions rather than after sunset. I really like the mix of chaotic geology and how you framed it to maximize the bends in the river. Very nice indeed.

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on April 29, 2018 at 10:40 PM

It does indeed look very inviting for some exploration. I love taking my Tacoma into places like this and cooking over a campfire. There aren't many such places in the US but Baja still has plenty. The composition is really nice with the S curve leading you into the distant mountains.

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 30, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Great lead in to a wonderful scene Doug. Beautiful color and detail.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 30, 2018 at 3:41 PM

Nice color and leading line. The green makes a nice contrast and the image is very well composed.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on May 5, 2018 at 2:23 PM

Love the pastel colors and the mix of warm and cool, curving river pulls it all together, well done, and seen.

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 9, 2018 at 9:14 AM

Beautiful view, great colors and light. Real sweet image, Doug.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on May 14, 2018 at 6:05 PM

Very beautiful Doug and I love the complementary colours in soft light of red canyon and smokey blue green riverside trees. Gorgeous.

Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on June 3, 2018 at 5:24 PM

Love this scene, Doug! The textures, colors and patterns of the sandstone in contrast with the smooth blue water and the larger textures of the green trees really makes this a visual smorgasbord! Very nicely composed also with the river taking you all the back to the hills. Very nice!

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments