Looking Forward to Fall

Took this last year in October. Curious as to your opinion of centering the subject (Sneffels) as opposed to rule of thirds, etc. Thanks for your comments.

You actually DO seem to have a rule of thirds thing going on here, in a vertical context. I don't see any way to have composed this better, this is excellent.

I wouldn't change a thing about the composition, Rand. My only suggestion is to darken the sky a little. Not sure how it looked in reality but a darker sky would add a little more impact to an already spectacular image. Excellent work, IMHO.

I have no qualms at all about the composition.
As noted, a bit more contrast in the skies would really make this 'pop'.

Looking forward to fall myself.

Its a nice image. The rule of thirds is for sissies.

Nice shot. I like the centered mountain in this image. Placing the mountain in the center gives it a feeling of strength and stability.

Cheers,

I'm with Todd. Well, not with Todd - I just agree with him.

By using the rule of thirds the way you did, you placed Mt. Sneffels in the top-center, not the center-center (bullseye - yuck) and did a damn fine job of it. This is a really tremendous shot.

Excellent work!

Bring on the fall! Ditto on the comments, great shot!

It's such a strong image, you could easily get away with a wide range of comps. Knowing what's off to the left in terms of scenery, I'd have been inclined to put Sneffels toward the top right and let the sweeping curve of the middle-ground ridge guide the eye to the rest of the scene, but this certainly works very well, too.

t-minus 3 weeks!!

Great image! Just remember the old saying "Rules are made to be broken".

One of my favorite views in Colorado. This composition works for me. I don't think following the "rules" would have improved the image.

'Rules" were made to be broken. (Sometimes) This works for me, too. Of course it is just about everyone's favorite place. That helps. Good job.

Yup, this is great

The 'centered' mountain doesn't bother me since it is not a bullseye. I love the slopes and ridgelines heading up toward the mountain. Excellent image Rand.

As the others have said, this is a fine image. I really like it, and now you've got me really stoked for my yearly trip to southern CO.

that is one sweet az shot

I can't wait either, I guess some trees have already started changing, I haven't noticed, but I definitely am going to look more closely now

Very well done! Great colors and comp is perfect.

The framing is wonderul and the colors are even better. I agree with the darkening of the sky comment.

Another ditto on the comments. A wonderful photo that takes advantage of the wonderful mood at the time.