Posted by Rene Pirolt on November 10, 2006 at 5:01 PM
The Watchman at Sunsetm, Zion NP
Fuji Velvia 100
Nikkor 210 f/5.6
Ebony SV45TE
I was in Zion last week with just about every other photographer from every surrounding state. After several dull sunsets and a very photographer-crowded bridge over the Virgin River, I found a nice view of the Watchman without anyone around. Luckily the clouds and sun cooperated that evening.
Thanks for looking.
Posted by Adam Kavalunas on November 10, 2006 at 5:33 PM
Rene,
Great take on an oft-photographed icon. I was at the bridge the night you took this, i think it was on the 1st if i remember right. Beautiful light that evening! btw, did you get that shot in the narrows?
Adam
Posted by Bret Edge on November 10, 2006 at 6:14 PM
That's a beauty, Rene! Love the sky color and clouds.
Posted by Les Barstow on November 10, 2006 at 6:50 PM
Nice, Rene. The subtle sunset color and indirect lighting really makes this a magically different view.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on November 10, 2006 at 9:07 PM
I love the composition and colors. It's not very sharp, but I am sure that can be fixed. Thanks for sharing. I miss Zion.
Posted by Rene Pirolt on November 11, 2006 at 12:32 PM
Thanks for the comments guys.
Adam – I went back into the narrows on Thursday, but it was even more overcast than when we met you guys on Tuesday. However, I did manage to get a decent shot. The shot of the Watchman, I believe, I took Friday night. Were you able to get some good shots in Zion?
Posted by Don Grall on November 11, 2006 at 12:41 PM
That's a beauty, Rene. I was there one Thur,Fri, Sun but didn't run into you, my auto insurance is happier about this, than me though.
Don
Posted by Rick Dunn on November 11, 2006 at 12:54 PM
That's pretty special, Rene. The last touches of light on the grasses is a nice compliment to the dramatic light in the sky.
Posted by Todd Caudle on November 11, 2006 at 2:18 PM
Exceptional! I'll bet the chrome just sings.
Posted by John Zinn on November 12, 2006 at 11:10 PM
Sweet shot and great light Rene.
John
Posted by Adam Kavalunas on November 13, 2006 at 1:03 PM
Rene, we had a wonderful time shooting the main canyon on wednesday and thursday. Definately got some killer shots esecially in the upper part of the canyon around big bend.
Posted by Dan Walters on November 14, 2006 at 7:56 PM
Discussion
12 repliesFuji Velvia 100
Nikkor 210 f/5.6
Ebony SV45TE
I was in Zion last week with just about every other photographer from every surrounding state. After several dull sunsets and a very photographer-crowded bridge over the Virgin River, I found a nice view of the Watchman without anyone around. Luckily the clouds and sun cooperated that evening.
Thanks for looking.
Great take on an oft-photographed icon. I was at the bridge the night you took this, i think it was on the 1st if i remember right. Beautiful light that evening! btw, did you get that shot in the narrows?
Adam
Adam – I went back into the narrows on Thursday, but it was even more overcast than when we met you guys on Tuesday. However, I did manage to get a decent shot. The shot of the Watchman, I believe, I took Friday night. Were you able to get some good shots in Zion?
Don
John