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The gathering at Petit Jean

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Posted by Tom Kennon on October 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM
The gathering at Petit Jean
Several people have already mentioned the the colors were spotty and I agree. It has always been hard to convey the size of Cedar Falls but the inclusion of a photographer in this shot seems to help. What do you think?

I was only able to attend on Saturday but had a great time and should have a few more pictures to process.
Posted by Mike Hall on October 25, 2009 at 8:41 PM
It was great to see you again ever so briefly! You have a great shot and I do love the use of the photographer to convey the size.

We geared up this morning to go down there and the clouds disappeared. Needless to say we didn't go. The color should peak at the falls next weekend. I plan to hike in there next Saturday before the crowd gathers and ruins the shot.
Posted by Matthew Kennedy on October 25, 2009 at 9:07 PM
I have always liked shots from here with a photographer in them. Nice job. I wish you could have stayed longer. We didn't eat till 8:30 so dinner may have been a little late for you.
Posted by Darren Huski on October 26, 2009 at 6:15 AM
Looks like a nice gathering. Very nice image too.
Posted by Rob Graham on October 26, 2009 at 7:27 AM
I like the curve of the river, using the photographer for scale was a good idea
Posted by Bill Dark on October 26, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Great image, Tom. The inclusion of Tim really makes this shot. I like it a lot!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on October 26, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Yeah Tom, the photographer really puts the fall in perspective. Nice work with this image, it really "flows" well! :smile:
Posted by John Moore on October 26, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Very nice Tom. The photographer does add a sense of scale. The water below the photographer is great too, as are the boulders, and the tree limbs in front of the falls.. just a great sense of depth in this shot.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on October 26, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Tom really a great shot. The photographer really makes it. It's one everyone else doesn't have also.