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Look Over your Shoulder!

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Posted by Russ Shugart on May 26, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Look Over your Shoulder!
Last night I drove into the Colorado National Monument about an hour before sunset. It looked like things were setting up for a fantastic sunset - or so I hoped. I found what looked like a really interesting composition, looking north from near the ledge I was on. Now all I had to do was wait for the best light. Well, the rain got there first and man,it started raining pretty good. I waited until I was about soaked and ready to give up. I turned around to leave and this is what I saw. Without time to really set up much I snapped a couple of shots, got the camera drenched, and then slogged back to the car. It's not the shot I wanted, I'll get that one next time maybe, but it's kind of interesting anyway.

Russ
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Posted by Bob Karcz on May 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Great capture Russ! Was there about a week ago and came home with nothing.
Posted by Corinna Stoeffl on May 26, 2011 at 9:24 AM
I really like the composition, nice lines and texture.
Posted by Morris McClung on May 26, 2011 at 10:14 AM
A nice comp and a full bow. Very nice work. Very natural detail in the foreground and canyon walls as well.
Posted by John Mumaw on May 26, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Wow! :eek: "Kind of interesting", indeed!
A bit more 'darkroom' work could make this a premiere image in your portfolio, Russ. I'd be plumb thrilled to have captured this one.
Posted by Dan Gerth on May 26, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Oh wow. I have to admit I'm a sucker for rainbows, and this one is great. The foreground detail is great, and I love the entry point at the bottom center right. With a little more darkroom magic you could probably bring out the second rainbow a little more - barely perceptible but there none the less.
Posted by Jackson Frishman on May 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Yeah, I'd say you did okay! This is gorgeous! When I'm scouting a location, I try not to obsess too much on one specific comp, but to looks for other options in other directions as well. I've been in this situation a fair amount, where the light has other ideas. Nice work taking advantage of this on the fly.
Posted by Rod Chandler on May 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM
KIND OF INTERESTING???? :eek: Wow! That is an incredible image. Look at that wonderful reflection off the rock on the right. The rainbow is like nothing I have ever seen. Enter this in competitions and get ready to heft some trophies.
Posted by Ron Bailey on May 26, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Very nice!
Posted by Mark Nobles on May 27, 2011 at 5:45 AM
Russ,
Perseverance pays off! Text book rainbow and altogether a beautiful shot. Way to hang in there.
Mark
Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Wonderful comp on this one.
Posted by Jack Garrett on May 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Wow..what a perfect rainbow arch!