Posted by Grant Collier on March 29, 2010 at 2:09 AM
Okay, it's a little intimidating posting after John, but here goes nothing! This shot of Grand Falls is the result of an odd coincidence. The sun set at just the right spot that two light beams illuminated the two main portions of the lower falls.
Here's another shot taken not too long afterwards with a little warmer light.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on March 29, 2010 at 2:21 AM
Oooooh. I love the second shot with the warmer colors, the beams of light at a lower angle and more of a pano crop. This view makes the falls look incredibly powerful. Fantastic!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 29, 2010 at 2:30 AM
Sweet! I think I like the light and wider FOV in #2 better. Both are impressive.
One of these years I'll make it out there and get the audio.
Another vote for #2 - I like the fact that the little whirlpool is more defined in the 2nd.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on March 29, 2010 at 9:34 AM
#2 all the way. Beautiful image, Grant.
Posted by Brian Jackson on March 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Yup, #2 is a keeper. Well done!
Posted by Grant Collier on March 29, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Well, it seems to be a clear consesus. #1 it is! Okay, I figured I'd post something different here than on my FB page, but I guess I should have just stuck with #2... Thanks for the comments!
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 29, 2010 at 12:23 PM
This one is fabulous with the light streaks, but #2 is the winner with that warm light. Saweet!
Posted by Jesse Speer on March 29, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Fascinating, seeing the completely different takes from you three. Love the streaks of light here, Grant. The wider view has some nice color, but I prefer the one you've posted here - if you're asking. Tight, and dramatic.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on March 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM
I am with the masses here, #2 is my fave. #1 is pretty damn good as well!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on March 29, 2010 at 11:23 PM
I agree with Jesse, I love the different perspectives of three photogs at the same location at the same time. #2 gets my vote too. I love the swirl of the splash pool.
I was shooting turret arch by moonlight on Saturday night, inspired by your work. Someone was lighting stuff up across the way at double arch. Thought it might be you but I don't think the car I saw had CO plates.
Posted by Grant Collier on March 30, 2010 at 1:26 AM
Hope you got nice shots of Turret, Kalin. Nope, that wan't me lighting up Double Arch. I've only tried light painting once...prefer the natural light. But more than once, I've had a long star trail exposure going in Arches only to have someone start light painting the scene. I refrained from chasing after them, but if anyone is ever light painting and they are chased off by a madman swinging a tripod, it's probably me.
Posted by Jack Brauer on March 30, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Discussion
22 repliesHere's another shot taken not too long afterwards with a little warmer light.
http://www.gcollier.com/GrandFallsArizona.jpg
One of these years I'll make it out there and get the audio.
Hope the rest of your trip is just as successful as this outing!
Another vote for #2 - I like the fact that the little whirlpool is more defined in the 2nd.
I was shooting turret arch by moonlight on Saturday night, inspired by your work. Someone was lighting stuff up across the way at double arch. Thought it might be you but I don't think the car I saw had CO plates.