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Posted by Grant Collier on January 28, 2008 at 8:49 PM
I've been wanting to try this shot for a while. I stiched about 20 images together for this shot. Stitching was the only way for me to capture all the twists and turns of the Goosenecks of the San Juan as seen from the main viewpoint. I think the snow actually detracts from the shot a bit and it would have been nice to have dramatic storm clouds in the distance. But I at least got something close to what I imagined.
Posted by Jack Brauer on January 28, 2008 at 8:52 PM
WOW this is really awesome, Grant! I like the snow; it contrasts nicely with the warm red and orange colors.
Posted by Art Escobado on January 28, 2008 at 8:57 PM
the hues complement each other well, making the orange really pop, nice job!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 28, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Very cool, Grant. I really like the snow too. I think it makes for good contrast with the rocks.
Posted by Paul Gana on January 28, 2008 at 11:00 PM
veeeeery cooooool
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 28, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Nice stitch, Grant. I've stopped there about a half dozen times and still haven't found any decent light.

That foreground ledge doesn't help the composition either. I really hate having those meanders truncated.
Maybe next time we need to bring a REALLY tall ladder ? I'll hold it for you. :jump:
Posted by Guy Schmickle on January 28, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Wow...20 images. Holy megapixels! This is a really tough location to shoot. Its seems that overcast or twilight conditions are the only options here. I've also climbed down to the lowest ridge line possible and still you can't get those darned goosenecks in their entirety.I think you did pretty well here. The only thing I might have done differently is line up the point in the foreground right between the goosenecks. That way the sloping foreground would parallel the goosenecks even more.
Posted by Ken Wyatt on January 29, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Hey Grant, all you need to do is tie yourself and tripod to the railing and lean way out over the cliff! :biggrin:

Ken
Posted by Richard Voninski on January 29, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Terrific shot!! I do like it with the snow.

Only nit is that the orange in the foreground looks too saturated for my tastes.

Great job!

RichieV
Posted by Jesse Speer on January 29, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Awesome. Definitely more interesting with the snow, I would imagine. I like it a lot.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 29, 2008 at 8:44 PM
I love the Goosenecks! Been there many times, but no matter what time of year, I've never caught any interesting weather. The best I got was a flyby of a couple of B1 bombers. The snow really adds a lot to this.