This is my best attempt to make something "new" with the classic Green River Overlook view at Island of the Sky Canyonlands. It's also a shot that I had to deal with "Bluebird" conditions at this time of year. I used a 24mm tilt shift. Without the tilt, Candlestick Tower would do a serious lean to the right, and look funny.
This photo get's me going due to extreme exposure. There's almost a 3D feel to the contrast shift from the foreground to the background due to the crazy drop-off. I was literally 3-ft from a 1000-ft drop-off. However, composition speaking, I'm not sure how it will translate to others. There's a lot of excitement to the left and to the right (notice a nice "diving board") but, there'as a big gap inbetween. That gap was difficult to make interesting. I concentrated (dodge/burn) on the winding, narrow wash's that zigzag outward, to bring life to the otherwise lifeless terrain. Let me know; is this a keeper, or does it make you eye wonder?
Kane, this is a beautiful take on this location. The comp is excellent in my opinion and the lighting looks killer. It does seem like there is a tad too much sharpening on the web version, especially in the foreground rocks leading around in a U shape. Overall though this is a keeper!
Great take on a often photographed scene, I am drawn to the left side and the right side of the image but for my own tastes there is not enough interest in the center for me but its still a great shot.
I see your reason for the title immediately. I think it is a stunning image and a great comp. The light on the "veins" really makes it come alive. Well done.
I can't add much to Anne's succinct reply, but it doesn't mean I won't try!
I love seeing the thin thread of the river here, and the gap is nicely filled in with the small feeder washes. You've done an exemplary job of photographing and 'developing' this scene. I hope you'll post it on the 'Landscape' gallery to get even more appraisals.
Is it a keeper? I would say 'Hell, yes!'.
Everyone, thanks so much for the feedback. I have to admit, composition speaking I wasn't sure it would resignate with others that have such a keen eye. John I'll post the shot over there..thanks for the nudge forward.
Posted by Bill Brennan on June 7, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Great image and happy to see a different approach. Composition and colors are top notch.
"Impressive" came to mind when I first viewed this. Impressive scene and impressive processing. It took me a minute to realize how much I like the center area even though it's not as detailed as the sides. It's subtle, but it sneaks up on you. I bet this would look great printed large.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on June 7, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Very nice lighting. The wash beds below do a good job of carrying the eyes out to the disatance.
I keep wanting to look at either side though, and wish more was shown there, or just an image focusing on more of either side only.
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15 repliesThis photo get's me going due to extreme exposure. There's almost a 3D feel to the contrast shift from the foreground to the background due to the crazy drop-off. I was literally 3-ft from a 1000-ft drop-off. However, composition speaking, I'm not sure how it will translate to others. There's a lot of excitement to the left and to the right (notice a nice "diving board") but, there'as a big gap inbetween. That gap was difficult to make interesting. I concentrated (dodge/burn) on the winding, narrow wash's that zigzag outward, to bring life to the otherwise lifeless terrain. Let me know; is this a keeper, or does it make you eye wonder?
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Great take on a often photographed scene, I am drawn to the left side and the right side of the image but for my own tastes there is not enough interest in the center for me but its still a great shot.
Love the series of images from Zion very unique.
Joe Rogers
I love seeing the thin thread of the river here, and the gap is nicely filled in with the small feeder washes. You've done an exemplary job of photographing and 'developing' this scene. I hope you'll post it on the 'Landscape' gallery to get even more appraisals.
Is it a keeper? I would say 'Hell, yes!'.
Bill Brennan
I keep wanting to look at either side though, and wish more was shown there, or just an image focusing on more of either side only.