I haven't had much time for NPN lately (or scanning film for that matter) as I've recently jumped back into school, but here's a shot from midsummer. I'm still getting out and shooting about once a week for a project that I'm working on and I hope to have it finished by the end of next spring. This particular image is for that project...I believe Christopher Jordan referred to "storm light" some time ago, and this is what I thought of when I read the term. The shot was taken at sunset, which added to the overall atmosphere and color. Though you can't see it in the small web file, all of the grasses are covered in water droplets. Gotta love rain gear!
Posted by Jack Graham on September 17, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Joel,
I like the comp... my eye is drawn into the water coming over the rocks in the backgroundas well as the sky. Yes, storm light is pretty amazing, especially at sunset. next time this happens, explore that's going on reflection wise in the packet of water in the rock on the right. I love shooting these reflections that occur frequently in the red rock areas of Escalante and the Colorado Plateau.
Good job!
JG
Posted by Chuck Beatty on September 18, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Joel, Beautiful light! I really like the colors here--especially the way the clouds mirror the foreground rocks. My feeling is that my eye has to cross too much foreground to get to the falls. (And I really want to see the detail in the falls and the cliffs next to them.)
Thanks for your comments and input guys. Chuck, I know what you're saying about the mid-ground. Personally, I liked the texture and sheen of it...it would most likely hold up much better in print where the detail could come. Also, for my project, I plan on including some shots that incorporate the falls as a larger element of the scene.
Hey Joel - nice shot! I think you could increase the drama a little by darkening the foreground slightly, but this looks good. I'll have to post my own storm light image here (if I can find time - I relate to your comments about lack of same) if possible....
Thanks for your suggestion Christopher...much appreciated. I'd certainly be interested in seeing whatever you're referring to. Heck, it's been some time since I've seen some new work from you! I hope things are going well for you and your family.
Thanks Joel - things are going well just so insanely busy that some things are getting neglected - like online posting! I'll try and get something up soon....
Well, in the grand scheme of things, online posting is probably a good choice out of the potential things to neglect! I'm glad to hear that life is good.
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7 repliesI haven't had much time for NPN lately (or scanning film for that matter) as I've recently jumped back into school, but here's a shot from midsummer. I'm still getting out and shooting about once a week for a project that I'm working on and I hope to have it finished by the end of next spring. This particular image is for that project...I believe Christopher Jordan referred to "storm light" some time ago, and this is what I thought of when I read the term. The shot was taken at sunset, which added to the overall atmosphere and color. Though you can't see it in the small web file, all of the grasses are covered in water droplets. Gotta love rain gear!
Happy shooting this fall everyone!
Tech Stuff: Tachihara 4x5, Fujinon 90mm, Provia 100f, 2 stop GND
I like the comp... my eye is drawn into the water coming over the rocks in the backgroundas well as the sky. Yes, storm light is pretty amazing, especially at sunset. next time this happens, explore that's going on reflection wise in the packet of water in the rock on the right. I love shooting these reflections that occur frequently in the red rock areas of Escalante and the Colorado Plateau.
Good job!
JG
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CJ