Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 8, 2013 at 3:03 PM
Seems everybody is holding out for the Fall Colors Contest. I'll throw some very recent images up here just to get some life on here. This first one is from the Ruby Mts in Nevada.
Thanks for looking and C&C if you want to.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 8, 2013 at 3:05 PM
North Caineville Mesa, Utah
Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 8, 2013 at 3:07 PM
Wasatch Mountains, Utah
Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM
I tried for something a little different at the 'Crack' on the way to the Subway. The funny thing was that I think this was the only leaf around after that really windy storm that came in a little over a week ago.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 8, 2013 at 3:14 PM
This one I was just playing around in the San Rafael Swell. What do you think of this one? Does this work? Are you diggin' it or not? No mas, thanks for looking.
Posted by Bob Miller on November 8, 2013 at 4:54 PM
All are quite nice but my faves are 2 and 4. You really nailed the slick texture on the crack and I love thae dark saturated color in the rock. The honey-colored tones in the North Caineville Mesa shot is nice too. I appreciate postings of shots other than the golden hour- heck, there is a whole day of possibilities out there.
Posted by Karl Buiter on November 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM
I like # 3 for the shadowy feel. The color temp bothers me slightly, but i t could just be me.
Nice ideas for #4 and #5. I pass by the San Rafael Swell on my travels to Moab or Colorado several times a year; good to see a unique view and folliage.
Posted by Don Grall on November 8, 2013 at 9:38 PM
1 and 4 are my favorites. The Ruby Range of Nevada is a seldom photographed area and this one shows why it should be on everyone's radar. #5 doesn't work for me, however if you cropped it leaving only the upper right quadrant with the flowers as the foreground you would have a much stronger composition.
Posted by Kane Engelbert on November 8, 2013 at 10:01 PM
I echo all of Don's comments, especially comments about #5. I really like the first one Jeff. The image has a nice alpine feel and without that lovely snow I'm not sure the comp is meaningful. The light is dynamic and you have captured it well. Color is spot on. Your Zion Crack shot is excellent too. I like the zoomed in feel here, especially with that aspen leaf. Is that an aspen leaf?
BTW, how did the Subway look? Are the big, main pools still full of sand?
Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Thank you for all of your comments. Don, thanks and upon further review I think #5 could lose the bottom 2/3's and be better. I do like how some of the mid level wall is in some sort of shadow. Kane, thanks. The Subway's lower big pools weren't that bad, but the main big upper pool at the back was about three quarters full of sand and the leaves were nonexistent. They also were nonexistent on the trees and rock by the few falls below the Subway. I did the hike anyway knowing what it would be like, but I didn't care, it's a cool spot. Besides I like the hike and I've been there several times before so something a little different did not bother me. Here's a pic from the Subway, I was there a little earlier than prime light and I thought the color tone was pretty cool.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 9, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Jeff,
Of all of these, the slot with the single yellow leaf is my top choice. You really captured a glossy wet look. Since the eye obviously goes to the leaf, it also tends to catch the shiny spot on the LRC edge. A possible slight crop? (very minor nit). I like your angled comp with the single leaf,as opposed to having multiple placed leaves.
#1 is no slouch either with the light and reflection. It feels a little right-side and bottom heavy to me though which minimizes the mountain.
Posted by Morris McClung on November 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM
A very nice set, Jeff. I like the diagonal comp of the crack. All have excellent color and detail, and the comps work as well.
Posted by Jack Garrett on November 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Great set Jeff. I like the crack and leaf a lot.
Posted by John Mumaw on November 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM
The Ruby Mountains are woefully underrepresented by nice photography such as the first one. Having said that, I feel that this is right heavy with a relatively uninteresting shoreline. I wonder if a zoomed in reflection of the sublimely lit peaks and skies may have been a better choice? This one was ripe for that sort of composition.
Love the composition of the badlands, but the light seems a bit flat. I like your study in aspens and wonder if a b&w rendering might accentuate the starkness even better. And yeah, the single leaf and unique composition was a great way to bring something new to the 'Crack' table. I like it!
The last one of the Swell doesn't really work for me. The light is harsh and the landscape seems a bit cluttered.
Discussion
13 repliesThanks for looking and C&C if you want to.
I like # 3 for the shadowy feel. The color temp bothers me slightly, but i t could just be me.
Nice ideas for #4 and #5. I pass by the San Rafael Swell on my travels to Moab or Colorado several times a year; good to see a unique view and folliage.
BTW, how did the Subway look? Are the big, main pools still full of sand?
Of all of these, the slot with the single yellow leaf is my top choice. You really captured a glossy wet look. Since the eye obviously goes to the leaf, it also tends to catch the shiny spot on the LRC edge. A possible slight crop? (very minor nit). I like your angled comp with the single leaf,as opposed to having multiple placed leaves.
#1 is no slouch either with the light and reflection. It feels a little right-side and bottom heavy to me though which minimizes the mountain.
Love the composition of the badlands, but the light seems a bit flat. I like your study in aspens and wonder if a b&w rendering might accentuate the starkness even better. And yeah, the single leaf and unique composition was a great way to bring something new to the 'Crack' table. I like it!
The last one of the Swell doesn't really work for me. The light is harsh and the landscape seems a bit cluttered.