Posted by Brent Doerzman on November 12, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Hello everyone! So, I'm on a six or so month delay for posting photos. Even though I didn't shoot a ton this year, I'm still way behind on images, especially the digital stuff. Soon!
Anyway, here are a couple 4x5's from the awesome Dad's Gone Utah trip I made in April with Brent Murphy, Scott Bacon, and Chris Ebright. On our way home, we stopped through the Cathedral Valley section of Capitol Reef National Park, one of my absolute favorite spots! The drive takes you through the awesome Bentonite Hills, and naturally we had to stop and shoot for an hour or so. Could have stayed for a lot longer for sure! Thanks for looking.
Posted by Brent Doerzman on November 12, 2008 at 1:02 PM
One more. Which one works best, vertical, or horizontal? Thanks!
Brent,
Both are very strong but I think my preference is for the horizontal. I like the expanse of that first mound coming in from the right. The vastness seems to lose a little in a vertical format. Great shots both though!.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on November 12, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Brent,
I like the second composition better because the right hill separates better.
There is a magenta cast in the image though. I'd guess it was a long exposure on velvia.
Posted by John Zinn on November 12, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Definitely the horizontal!! Only a six month backup - dude you put me to shame!!
John
Posted by Bret Edge on November 12, 2008 at 2:26 PM
I really can't pick a favorite as they are both excellent, Brent. There is a magenta cast to them that I'd like to see corrected, but that's minor.
Posted by Brent Doerzman on November 12, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Thanks guys! I too like the horizontal. I like that convergence of mounds on the right that gets lost in the vertical.
Mel, might be a slight extra magenta from Velvia, but it's fairly true to the scene. That's what's cool about that place, 20 feet to the left, the ground is almost all white.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on November 12, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Brent!! Beautiful details and pattern.... I love both of them..regards, Rajeev
Posted by Don Eason on November 12, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Subtle colors and tonality, interesting shapes and textures, very Porteresque! I like the horizontal better because it is "flatter" and more abstract. But the vertical would display better in some locations, such as an entryway. Nice work!
There is a small object in the upper left that could be an interesting element if identifiable. But at the small display size I find it a distraction.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on November 12, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Cathedral Valley is also one of my favorite places. Both of these are really cool. Looking forward to seeing your Snowy Range shots from the summer too. Hope you make some good progress on your processing work.
Posted by Stan Rose on November 12, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Looks like a neat spot! I slightly prefer the 2d.
Posted by Jesse Speer on November 13, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Beautiful images Brent. I love the texture and soft colors. I'm partial to the 2nd image, for sure.
Posted by Dan Walters on November 13, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Discussion
12 repliesAnyway, here are a couple 4x5's from the awesome Dad's Gone Utah trip I made in April with Brent Murphy, Scott Bacon, and Chris Ebright. On our way home, we stopped through the Cathedral Valley section of Capitol Reef National Park, one of my absolute favorite spots! The drive takes you through the awesome Bentonite Hills, and naturally we had to stop and shoot for an hour or so. Could have stayed for a lot longer for sure!
Both are very strong but I think my preference is for the horizontal. I like the expanse of that first mound coming in from the right. The vastness seems to lose a little in a vertical format. Great shots both though!.
I like the second composition better because the right hill separates better.
There is a magenta cast in the image though. I'd guess it was a long exposure on velvia.
John
Mel, might be a slight extra magenta from Velvia, but it's fairly true to the scene. That's what's cool about that place, 20 feet to the left, the ground is almost all white.
There is a small object in the upper left that could be an interesting element if identifiable. But at the small display size I find it a distraction.