Red Rocks

Discussion

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Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 24, 2008 at 4:23 PM

I found a new spot at Red Rocks and made this image this morning. My goal was to eliminate extraneous stuff, with the boulders leading to the lone tree.

Your comments are appreciated.

Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 24, 2008 at 4:42 PM

All the boulders "stuck" in the layers is really cool.

I'm not sure about the twiggy tree in the top though.

Posted by Todd Caudle on April 24, 2008 at 6:05 PM

Really liking how much that little tree adds to the image. Fine stuff!

Posted by Stephen Weaver on April 24, 2008 at 6:43 PM

Personally I would crop it square with out the top sky and tree; Just rocks!

Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 24, 2008 at 7:05 PM

My original comp was "just rocks". So, in honor of our resident rock Dr., that's the name of this image. I couldn't crop it square though - because everyone knows the world is rectangle.

BTW ~ I used a D300 with the new Nikon 16-85mm and I really like the sharpness of this lens and detail from the D300 images!

Posted by Stephen Weaver on April 24, 2008 at 9:08 PM

Now your talking!

Posted by Dan Walters on April 24, 2008 at 10:36 PM

Very nice. Like the color of the rocks and the comp in the second image.

Posted by Roger Rouch on April 25, 2008 at 9:56 AM

They are both pretty neat! A nice reminder of what's close to home. With gas prices what they are, this gives me a little inspiration to go out and explore the neighborhood.

Posted by Michael Renner on April 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM

Hey Dave - Nice shots. I think I'm leanining towards the 'just rocks' comp personally. Are the trees starting to leaf out around Red Rocks yet?

Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 25, 2008 at 3:45 PM

Thanks for your feedback, folks. The trees are showing some spring leaves and the next week should be great for pale green spring color.