Canyonlands Scenic

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Posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM

I'm back from Moab, UT after an amazing week in the high desert. For those of you who haven't been to Arches, Canyonlands and points thereabouts, put it on you list and allow plenty of time to explore. This is an image made in Canyonlands NP overlooking the Green River. I liked the graphic elements in this composition accented with the early morning shadows. Thanks for looking!

5D, 24-70L @ 70 mm, MF, 1/60 @ f/16, ISO 100

Posted by Jim Walker on May 10, 2009 at 12:21 PM

Wayne - glad you've returned and I hope we will see more images. Yes, the shadows make the picture more interesting and I like how well you have balanced the shot with the boulder, large vertical rock (hoodoo??) and I guess, a weathered tree.

Posted by Daniel Loomis on May 10, 2009 at 2:18 PM

Wow! What and incredible image. The balance of fore and background images is really to drawer!

I have a DVD of Steve Kossack's images from Canyonlands and none are any better than this one.

Did I mention that I really like this shot?

Dan

Posted by Ken Bachman on May 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM

That looks like it might be a long way down behind that foreground rock! Thanks for showing something that we don't see too much in central states.

Posted by Rod Kissinger on May 10, 2009 at 7:58 PM

Wayne,
Great catch. The wood and it's shadow in the foreground lends a basal anchor to the landscape.

Rod

Posted by Tom Kennon on May 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

Wayne, I echo what others have said. I will add, I like the depth in you photo, it just seems to go on forever. A great selection on your part. Glad you are back safely and I am looking forward to seeing more.

Posted by Barry Southon on May 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM

Wayne

What a nice image and great light makes this special in my book. Also confirms a must see soon for us. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Rob Graham on May 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM

impressive Wayne, if this is any indication, then you had a great trip photography wise, and hopefully an all around good vacation

Posted by Bill Dark on May 11, 2009 at 11:59 AM

Nice to see some of your work from Moab, Wayne, looking forward to seeing more. Welcome back!

Posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM

Thanks everyone, I liked the simple graphics of this image.

Ken, good observation ... it's 1,000 feet straight down on the other side of that rock. Another 1,000 to where the Green River flows. Being one who doesn't care for heights, I was (shall I say) puckering a lot when walking the rim looking for compositions.