'Via Cerebrum'

From last week's Midsummer Hyperthermic Tour of the Utah/Arizona Borderlands.

It was like a blast furnace out there during the day, but those sweet monsoon clouds and light in the mornings and evenings made it all worthwhile...almost.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.....thanks!

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Canon 40D w/Sigma 10-20 lens @ 14mm
1/6 sec. @ f20 ISO 100

A big tip o' the hat to George Stocking for inspiration to get out and do it!

Really, really cool shot, and AWESOME title!

I like this shot too. The killer orange just pops out.

I agree with Todd, this is a cool shot! The title really fits.


Harold

Very cool. Love the rock texture and colors. I think I'd bump the contrast in the clouds just to separate them from the rock more and add a little more drama. Nice find.

Thanks!
I'll take that idea and run with it, Kalin...I appreciate the feedback.

I like the leading lines here and the oranges really pop but, like Kalin, I'd like to see better separation between the sky and rock. I played with it a little bit making separate layer selections for the sky and rock. If you have CS3 the darkening curve preset works well on the sky (with a little curve moderation). Otherwise the burn tool might be just as effective. For the rock, the linear contrast preset curve works well. Otherwise just lightening it a little would work. My 2 cents anyway.

Awesome shot, John. As soon as I saw it I thought "brains" -- I agree though, just a little more separation between the clouds and rock would enhance it. Love the composition and the oranges certainly pop.

Brilliant!

I agree with Laurent. Brilliant shot. I have to say that I prefer the sky as is. The even tone surrounding the main subject really makes it pop.