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A Simple Balanced Rock

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Posted by Kane Engelbert on April 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM
I'm a Balanced Rock fan. Regardless of it's popularity I find its composition to be simple, yet effective, especially when there's some clouds to fill in the negative space. However I'm interested in your thoughts about the composition and my square crop.

On this evening, last second Gap Light was optimal which allowed the rock to glow while the background stayed in the shadows. The light was also enhanced with a completely overcast sky, with just the right amount of a few highlighted whispy clouds blowing by.

Thanks,

Kane
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on April 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM
I love the gap lighting, and the square composition works well. :toast:
Posted by Erik Stensland on April 21, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Very nice. The warm and cold contrast works very well here Kane!
Posted by Grant Collier on April 21, 2012 at 5:59 PM
The lighting and glow to this image really makes it stand out more than similar compositions I've seen from here. I wouldn't change a thing.
Posted by Morris McClung on April 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Erik's right about the cold/warm contrast being very effective. I also like the intense colors. A gorgeous take on Balanced Rock, Kane!
Posted by Anne K. Rusk on April 21, 2012 at 9:40 PM
I love it. I am a fan, also, and your image shows all that is wonderful about Arches...the colors of the rock, the mountains in the distance and the beautiful light.
Posted by Kane Engelbert on April 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Well I just realized that those are not whispy clouds floating by but rather the first pieces of sky showing from the darker surrounding clouds beginning to break down after the storm. That one plays tricks on my eye.
Posted by Don Grall on April 21, 2012 at 10:15 PM
I really like the blue,red-orange contrast and how the clouds seem to be radiating outwards from behind the Rock. Excellent take on this!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on April 22, 2012 at 12:27 AM
No nits from me...love the color!
Posted by Michael Handley on April 22, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Great shot. Love the warm/cool mix. Square crop looks good also. It's a winner by me.
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on April 22, 2012 at 11:31 AM
:toast:
Posted by John Mumaw on April 22, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Simply gorgeous!
Love the telephoto perspective and the contrasting and rich colors. And that sky!
Posted by Bob Falcone on April 22, 2012 at 6:32 PM
An all-around great shot! The contrast between the rock and the sky/mountains is excellent!
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on April 22, 2012 at 11:36 PM
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM
I think everyone has mentioned all the niceties ot this image. Well done.