Posted by Craig Myers on November 28, 2009 at 3:17 AM
This is my first image offering in this forum. I've been a lookie-loo long enough and it's time to share and learn. I live half the year in the Seattle area and half in Simi Valley where I grew up and coached and taught for 37 years. My trip back to SoCal took me through eastern Nevada and SW Utah. I shot this from the loop trail near the Upper Emerald Pool in Zion NP in early November. I'd love to have your feedback.
Hello Craig. I recognized your name from a few previous comments, but understand this is your first actual post in the CANP forum here. Welcome to the group and we look forward to your future posts and comments.
I like the split-level view on your image here as well as the mixture of color between the trees and red-rock backdrop. The red-rock has that distinct southern Utah & northern Arizona look.
I did recognize that Zion-Virgin River look & feel immediately. Over the years I have been to that park at least 15 times now, a true favorite of mine. It has made a dramatic turn-over in those many years which includes the mandatory shuttles to be able to access the valley area during peak seasons. Not sure you were able to drive to the Upper Emerald Pond area this time of year or if the shuttles were still running?
Craig, when you have time please also add your name to the CANP Roll Call list toward the top of the posting area here. It is a running list of members names and such.
Posted by Robert Dayton on November 28, 2009 at 12:21 PM
A very good first post, Craig. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your postings.
Zion is always beautiful, particularly in the autumn.
Beautiful work Craig. Classic Southwest. I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
Chris Maun
Posted by Craig Myers on November 28, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Paul, Thanks for the feedback and the reminder. I did post my roll call info a few months back. As for Zion, the shuttles had been discontinued for the season, so I was able to drive into the trailhead. I had spent some time at Great Basin NP and several days at Bryce Canyon. Their had been relatively few peolpe at those places, probably because a storm was passing through the area. When I reached Zion it was a Friday,the weather had cleared, and the early-weekenders were out in force--at times, I was hard-pressed to find a place to set up a tripod to take a shot without being in someone's way. I look forward to returning when have more time to hike deeper into the park.
Craig, thank you, I see where you had entered your information already to the Roll Call.
Good to know the shuttles had shut down for the season to make it easier to haul your gear into the trail head parking area. I know what you mean about the crowds too, no doubt the need for the shuttles I'm afraid.
Gosh, to think 15 years back now it seemed at times I had that park almost to myself in especially the fall and winter. No chance of that now. Even Springdale has grown as well with all the accommodations built in the last 5 - 7 years alone.
Posted by Eric Good on November 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
This has a nice rhythm to it, both in terms of composition and colors. I love the way my eye revolves around the three tree tops and that main section of red rock. At first I was going to suggest maybe a small crop off the left side (eliminating that darker section of cliff face) to simplify things even more, but I'm not so sure about that now. Anyways, well seen, captured and presented!
Hi Craig, and welcome to the forum! I love the color contrasts here. I'm wishing for a little more structure, say of the tree trunks and branches? Keep shooting and keep sharing
Posted by Steve Sieren on December 2, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Hey Craig, you finally made it here. Nice first post, I love that trail. It gets kind of steep though. I like the added trunks add a nice anchor to the very vibrant scene.
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I like the split-level view on your image here as well as the mixture of color between the trees and red-rock backdrop. The red-rock has that distinct southern Utah & northern Arizona look.
I did recognize that Zion-Virgin River look & feel immediately. Over the years I have been to that park at least 15 times now, a true favorite of mine. It has made a dramatic turn-over in those many years which includes the mandatory shuttles to be able to access the valley area during peak seasons. Not sure you were able to drive to the Upper Emerald Pond area this time of year or if the shuttles were still running?
Craig, when you have time please also add your name to the CANP Roll Call list toward the top of the posting area here. It is a running list of members names and such.
Zion is always beautiful, particularly in the autumn.
Chris Maun
Good to know the shuttles had shut down for the season to make it easier to haul your gear into the trail head parking area. I know what you mean about the crowds too, no doubt the need for the shuttles I'm afraid.
Gosh, to think 15 years back now it seemed at times I had that park almost to myself in especially the fall and winter. No chance of that now. Even Springdale has grown as well with all the accommodations built in the last 5 - 7 years alone.
Hope to see more of your work here Craig.
Steve S.