Dotting the i

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 26, 20184,439 views12 comments

Only a few times a year will the full moon rise far enough south to be seen coming up behind the spires of Cathedral Rock. On a recent trip to Sedona, I wanted to improve upon the reflection image which I had tried several years ago. This is a focus stack of four shots taken at 70mm f/11.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 26, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Doug, no mistaking this iconic site even upside down in a reflection. Nice idea and excellent planning on the moonrise too.... laugh

BTW: Did you use TPE program to figure things out? I use it before every one of my outings..... cool

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on June 26, 2018 at 11:50 AM

Paul, yes, TPE was used to determine where and when. It is a very useful tool for moon and sun events.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 26, 2018 at 2:14 PM

Nice timing, Doug. (or better yet, nice planning.) The warmth of the reflection contrasts beautifully with the cool shaded rocks and stream. Looks great.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 26, 2018 at 6:11 PM

Doug, That was great planning! Super reflection and I love how you dotted the i. cool

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on June 27, 2018 at 9:10 PM

Pretty neat! What would happen if you flip it 180?

aF

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on June 28, 2018 at 6:33 PM

This is a striking image. There are so many things I am enjoying about it, such as the clever composition, which has a novel element about it, the lovely colors and the strong graphic element. There is also a nice dynamic going on between the rocks slabs above the surface of the water and the reflection.

One of your best IMHO.

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Comment posted by Kathy Snead on June 29, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Doug

Very good planning . Surreal image,especially when flipped on its head.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on June 29, 2018 at 9:29 AM

Thank y'all for the kind comments.
Aaron- it inverted it and that makes it look like one is looking up though a glass ceiling as the foreground rocks would then appear to be receding as they get closer. Kinda cool and bewildering that way.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on June 29, 2018 at 6:08 PM

Very nice, Doug. I might entertain bringing up the shadow areas a bit on the right side, but works real well as is.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on June 30, 2018 at 12:01 PM

I like this, Doug! This is a very creative way to showcase this event. The composition and framing look good and your processing is spot on. Nicely done! devil

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 4, 2018 at 12:08 PM

That's a brilliant composition, the moon and lighting on the peaks just perfecting it for me.

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on July 4, 2018 at 12:41 PM

Now you just need to cross your "t's", Doug! This is a well thought out and captured image. Excellent comes to mind!

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