Hello everyone since Moab is the destination of choice for our trip. I thougth I would share an image from my trip out west this fall. It was my first time there. I only shot in the area a short time and planned to come again (when fall color wasn't happening) This is mesa arch in canyonlands NP. Any comments or critque is appreciated.
Posted by Rob Graham on January 12, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Wow, beautiful light under and around the arch. Great detail everywhere else.
Posted by Merle Cook on January 12, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Hey Gale, What Rob said.... Impressive shot. I'm ready - let's go.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 12, 2008 at 10:57 AM
A real beauty Gale! Great shot! Man you've got my mouth watering now!! Let's go!
Posted by David Bush on January 12, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Rob said it the best, great light and detail. The light on the underside of the arch gives the impression thats it's on fire. Nice work Gale!
Posted by Tim Buchanan on January 13, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Nice job reeling in the dynamic range of this scene - it really is a classic. There seems to be a little dark blue blob above the arch. How many photographers shared the experience with you? And what time of year was this?
Posted by Tom Kennon on January 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Gale, great capture, the underside of the arch seems to be on fire! Is this an HDR blend and if so how many shots did you blend?
Posted by Larry Daniel on January 13, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Fantastic! Great detail. As Tim asked, is this a HDR blend image?
Posted by John Moore on January 13, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Great shot Gale. I think I could list a dozen different things about this that I like.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on January 13, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Thanks everyone for the comments. Tom and Larry I do believe this is blended, sorry it's been since Oct since I processed it. Tim it was around the 1st of Oct 07, there were about 15 tripods at mesa arch. I think all but of them except 3 including me were from the US. Which pretty much is the norm, tourist from other countries outweigh US tourist. I love the west so much to shoot.
Posted by Mark Karpinski on January 14, 2008 at 11:14 AM
The radiant warm tones under the arch look fantastic!
Great shot of Mesa Arch, this is one of my favorite takes of it.
Posted by Glenn Wheeler on January 15, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Gale,
I only have two nits with this image.
#1 - The already mentioned black spot above the arch.
#2 - I don't have a shot like this one yet
Just kidding, its a great image, with good light and dynamic range, plus maintained details as mentioned. Strong composition of a gorgeous place.
Discussion
11 repliesGreat shot of Mesa Arch, this is one of my favorite takes of it.
I only have two nits with this image.
#1 - The already mentioned black spot above the arch.
#2 - I don't have a shot like this one yet
Just kidding, its a great image, with good light and dynamic range, plus maintained details as mentioned. Strong composition of a gorgeous place.
Glenn
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