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One from the narrows

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Posted by Jody Grigg on October 28, 2009 at 11:12 PM
One from the narrows
Yesterday Scott Borger and myself spent 5 hours hiking the narrows in 50 degree water, the deepest part was upto my waist. I don't think we even saw 10 people in the narrows. I would say this is not your everyday narrows shot. What do you gals and guys think?

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Posted by Guy Schmickle on October 28, 2009 at 11:45 PM
I wouldn't have guessed it were the narrows if ya didn't mention it. I like the slow-shuttered cotton candy effect of the water, but the dull colored backdrop isn't doing a lot for me. That's just my opinion...others may think differently.

Did you rent a drysuit or bring your own waders for the hike or just tough out the cold waters?
Posted by Joseph Kayne on October 28, 2009 at 11:48 PM
I like the top portion because it is different! Joe.
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 28, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Very original and a real beauty, Jody!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on October 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Definitely like it, because it is different from all of the other Narrows shots I've seen.
Posted by Bryan Maltais on October 29, 2009 at 12:28 AM
The foreground is nice, but I'm not big on the wall; you'd think it was something industrial if you didn't know it.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on October 29, 2009 at 12:36 AM
That wall has the potential for some great abstracts.
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 29, 2009 at 1:03 AM
I like the creek but the wall makes it really interesting.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on October 29, 2009 at 9:30 AM
The juxtaposition of silky water and colorful rocks against the abstract wall make this a stunning image. Well-crafted! :toast:
Posted by Chuck Peacock on October 29, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Sweet!
I really like it for the reasons mentioned, just a couple hot spots in the water.
Posted by Don George on October 29, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Looks great. Really like the wall looks like painted artifacts.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on October 29, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Joddy....excellent job!! Background rock is awesome... I love the 3D effect it creates.... :toast:
Posted by Don Grall on October 29, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Great foreground and the very different background really looks amazing with the water flowing at right angles to it.
Posted by Justin Peterson on October 29, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Very unique composition and eye to this shot...I like it.
Posted by Steve Sieren on October 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Love the BG patterns Jody
Posted by Kelly Black on October 30, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Nice capture of the patterns on the wall in the background. Very nice.
Posted by Morris McClung on October 30, 2009 at 11:11 PM
This is sooooo unique. Excellent! Those patterns on the wall, and that light, all just great.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on October 31, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Jody, I like all the individual pieces - wall, silky water, foreground rocks - but the whole just doesn't have the impact that your photos usually do. I'm wondering if I'd feel differently with a B&W conversion. Did you make any other comps?
Posted by Jeremy Kessler on November 1, 2009 at 3:01 PM
As others have said, really unique, those walls almost look man made.
Posted by Stan Rose on November 1, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Well, it doesnt scream 'Narrows' but its a cool shot, nevertheless!