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Granite Arch WC# 278
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Granite Arch WC# 278

by Paul Breitkreuz

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted May 11, 20078,984 views11 comments
This was one of the first images I had ever captured with my Wista DXIII 4x5. Although it does not appear to be a hard shot to make, it was a real balancing act on the area I had taken this shot from. I always liked the small amount of red lichen embedded in this very rough granite rock structure. Thank you in advance for your comments.

Wista DXIII 4x5
Schneider APO 90mm
Fuji Velvia 50ASA

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 11, 2007 at 6:53 PM
Paul,

Wow! No wonder you suggested the topic.... :wink:
You've been sand-bagging this image all along! Absolutely stunning Paul! The obvious framing, comp, light, color, texture, and depth... it's got it all. Oh, there's lichen on those rocks!

One of your best I've seen Paul. Did you ever post this in ESS?

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by David Weber on May 11, 2007 at 9:05 PM
Outstanding lighting, textures and colors, Paul. :jump:
Registered on February 7, 2005, 296 Posts, 2737 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 11, 2007 at 9:47 PM
Paul: I love bright crisp shots like this. Beautiful in every way and I suspect the rock detail in the 4x5 must be awesome. 4+ terrific. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Wong on May 12, 2007 at 1:04 PM
I like this a lot Paul. The arch is very imposing. Such clarity in the photo.

Jim: How about making it easier to find the WC theme? It's buried under the WC gallery link somewhere which I never look at since I just click on All Photos.
Registered on February 2, 2006, 79 Posts, 2629 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 14, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Great shot Paul, And well deserved. Talk to you when I get back.
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 14, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Congrats Paul! Well deserved!

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 15, 2007 at 9:30 AM
A bold & striking presentation Paul. Great colours & lighting too. :toast: :toast:
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on May 15, 2007 at 12:46 PM
Magnificent, Paul,

This demands a huge print and a very large wall on which to hang it.

I really like it.

Do you want to go back, perform another balancing act, and capture yet another with even more sky?

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 21, 2007 at 9:18 AM
Sorry for being so late, but I just noticed this. Beautiful image Paul. The rock almost seems to glow! Incredible, and great comp. A well deserved EP!
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Greg Cope on May 22, 2007 at 4:02 PM
Paul, this is incredible. Fabulous light, comp, and subject. This is just terrific! :toast:
Registered on January 22, 2007, 212 Posts, 2737 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 13, 2014 at 10:11 PM
Very cool! :cool:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments