Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 7:31 PM
These are from my first visit to upper antelope canyon this past march. I want to get a few printed to hang up for my parents as a gift, but not sure which to choose. C&C welcomed!
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 7:32 PM
#2
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM
#3
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM
#4
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 7:34 PM
#5
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM
#6
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM
#7
Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Of these, I like 4 and then 2.
In 4, the bright spots near the top and bottom edges grab the eye. Maybe some mid-tone contrast or image polish would enhance the staining of the top center wall.
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Thanks Doug, out of these 7 #4 was my favorite. These were all rough edits so the processing isn't "top notch".
Posted by Erik Aagaard on November 22, 2011 at 11:24 PM
I really like #1 with its swirling lines. I can really see why Bruce Barnbaum (who I believe was among the first to popularize these canyons) saw the cosmos in their forms with this image.
Posted by Stan Rose on November 23, 2011 at 1:24 AM
My favs are 1 and 7.
I like the idea with the blown highlites, but as presented they seem more distracting than aesthetic.
Pretty set, I like the fact that you didnt go crazy with the saturation!
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 23, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Thanks Stan, I had mixed feelings with those highlights. They seemed to work for me at first, but IDK I guess it's more personal taste. I tried to keep the colors more natural as well so I stayed away from the saturation, just curves and contrast. Not the best lighting situation either in the canyon (overcast and even rain).
Posted by Todd Caudle on November 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM
#7 seems the most unique of the series. It might just be because I've seen so many images so similar to all the other ones in this series that it makes this one stand out. And as much as I love negative space I think a slight crop on both sides would make the slot and the bush stand out a little more (go ahead Todd, I know you're giggling... ).
Posted by Joshua Hardin on November 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM
#2 is my favorite with #4 not being very far behind. Love the variegated lines and colors of these images. The exposure is more even with both of these without the added complexity of the bright skies included.
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Todd, you have a good imagination, and don't think I didn't know that was coming haha.
Aleksandra, one of the hardest things for me was to find something unique here. For such a popular place and such little time to photograph and the amount of tourists I really felt rushed and didn't get as many shots that I felt were keepers. I will consider the crop though.
Joshua, thank you. I was mostly drawn to the lines and patterns in the sandstone.
Posted by D J Kuklinski on November 26, 2011 at 9:11 PM
I never get tired of seeing images from this place; mainly because I'll probably never get to see it in person.
Discussion
16 repliesIn 4, the bright spots near the top and bottom edges grab the eye. Maybe some mid-tone contrast or image polish would enhance the staining of the top center wall.
I like the idea with the blown highlites, but as presented they seem more distracting than aesthetic.
Pretty set, I like the fact that you didnt go crazy with the saturation!
Aleksandra, one of the hardest things for me was to find something unique here. For such a popular place and such little time to photograph and the amount of tourists I really felt rushed and didn't get as many shots that I felt were keepers. I will consider the crop though.
Joshua, thank you. I was mostly drawn to the lines and patterns in the sandstone.
Nice set of images!