Posted by Chikku Baiju on February 7, 2010 at 1:25 PM
This is one of the less visited areas near page. This was taken at lee's ferry near Page,AZ. This is a fishing place, but there was room for photography too. What do you guys think about this?
Posted by Dan Walters on February 7, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Love the motion in the water and the color. Also like how sharp the cliff wall is as well.
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 7, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Stunning!
Posted by Joe Milan on February 7, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Great combination of solid rock vs. flowing water!
Posted by Don George on February 7, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Very unusual image. The colors together are exceptional.
Posted by bill meikle on February 7, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Love it, from the motion of the water, to the light and color combination. I also think the foreground rock anchors this really well. Beautiful work!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 7, 2010 at 4:51 PM
A great treatment of the water. I love the soft-sharp contrast. The rock adds a lot to the composition.
I remember Lee's Ferry as a rather open area. I wouldn't recognize this as being from there. Did you hike down one of the downstream canyons to get this?
Really lovely! Just makes me want to be carried downstream.... Lee's is a gorgeous spot however you you slice it. Bill, there are cliffs rising up on the south bank almost immediately across from the boat ramp: no need to go far. My guess is that this is the Paria Riffle, only ~1/4 mile down. I love the sense you get of the standing waves here.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Simply outstanding!
Static and dynamic tension are perfect, as are the slightly muted colors.
You might consider 'losing' the touch of wave on the very bottom just left of center.
How long was your exposure?
Posted by Erik Aagaard on February 7, 2010 at 10:38 PM
That foreground rock makes this image. Nice work!
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on February 7, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Beautiful colors and the rock breaks it up nicely.
Posted by Chikku Baiju on February 7, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Forgot the exif. Here you go.
Canon 5D w/ 17-40mm f/4 L
f/4 at 20sec
ISO 100
It was almost pitch dark, and I wanted a clean shot hence the ISO 100.
This is actually right from the parking lot past the boat ramp. I walked about 30yards upstream to this spot.
@John Mumaw
Thanks for the suggestion about the small wave. never noticed that.
Posted by Bob Falcone on February 8, 2010 at 12:43 AM
That is one damn fine shot! Like some others noted, the mix of motion and still makes this a compelling photo.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on February 8, 2010 at 1:41 AM
Chikku...pretty amazing image!!! Beautiful colors and your composition are wonderful....
Posted by Kalin Wilson on February 8, 2010 at 2:26 AM
Very interesting and well done image. I like the colors and dynamic elements. The pano crop works well too.
Posted by Bill Brennan on February 8, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Chikku, very nice. Like the contrast of soft water and hard rock plus the color contrast. The anchor rock is an important element.
Bill Brennan
Posted by Jack Brauer on February 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Gorgeous shot! The colors and comp are very nice.
Posted by Doug Andrews on February 8, 2010 at 9:56 AM
This is extra nice. Well done.
Posted by Brian Jackson on February 8, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Neat shot!
Posted by Jeff Beard on February 8, 2010 at 12:16 PM
This is a strong composition. Great contrasts.
Posted by D J Kuklinski on February 8, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Superb!
Posted by Don Grall on February 8, 2010 at 10:51 PM
Beautiful shot. I know that place well but would have thought a longer lens was used given the width of the river at that point.
Discussion
23 repliesI remember Lee's Ferry as a rather open area. I wouldn't recognize this as being from there. Did you hike down one of the downstream canyons to get this?
Static and dynamic tension are perfect, as are the slightly muted colors.
You might consider 'losing' the touch of wave on the very bottom just left of center.
How long was your exposure?
Canon 5D w/ 17-40mm f/4 L
f/4 at 20sec
ISO 100
It was almost pitch dark, and I wanted a clean shot hence the ISO 100.
This is actually right from the parking lot past the boat ramp. I walked about 30yards upstream to this spot.
@John Mumaw
Thanks for the suggestion about the small wave. never noticed that.
Bill Brennan