Posted by Kane Engelbert on February 23, 2014 at 3:14 AM
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I had some time off last week and made a trip to Utah to have a look at Capitol Reef. On the way I made a stop in Moab to take advantage of the best deal on earth...$30-40.00 hotel rooms! Really? 50-60 degrees with sun and 30.00? If you didn't know, Moab in the winter is such great value considering everything you get. In my mind, there's no other way to do this area.
I had amazing conditions this night, quite frankly I felt downright lucky and still can't believe how well it all went. I'll submit more images later of this scene with better light. I suppose this spot to be semi secret? Just don't see too many shots showing this scene.
I tried to take this scene to a different place with shooting it at 400mm.
Canon 6D 400mm 5.6
3 image vertical stitch to print big
Comments and critique welcome.
Posted by Don Grall on February 23, 2014 at 3:24 AM
Love the telephoto compression effect! Well seen and well executed!
Posted by Phillip Noll on February 23, 2014 at 4:07 AM
Awesome shot, Kane!
Posted by John Mumaw on February 23, 2014 at 4:21 AM
Remarkably good image! Great light and scenery. Even the bluebird skies are a positive here as they add some fine color contrast.
'Developed' to perfection, as well. Just a remarkably good image.
I really like getting those kinds of deals with motels as I think that's about what it's worth for a night's shelter. Moab in the winter is hard to beat!
Posted by Ken Henke on February 23, 2014 at 5:02 AM
Georgeous. Captures the essence of the winter in Moab perfectly.
Posted by Karl Buiter on February 23, 2014 at 5:23 AM
Good hit there Kane!
I have a fairly good idea where you are at. The compression really helps. Did not expect the blue skies to work so well but definitely works here.
I was in Moab a week ago on my way into Colorado (D&S Winter Train). Skies were kindy icky/wintery. Yep, lodging prices are amazing this time of year. Made a mental note to stay longer next year.
Posted by Stan Rose on February 23, 2014 at 5:59 AM
Excellent shot, Kane. As others have noted, the long focal length works great here.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 23, 2014 at 8:06 AM
I love long telephoto landscapes.
The hotels around Bryce Canyon also offer great multiday winter deals.
Posted by Scott Fricke on February 23, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Stunning image Kane, great light, the shadows really help highlight the rock formations and the color combo of the rocks, sky and son covered mountains works great. Terrific work as usual.
My brother and I had a tradition for about 10 years of going out to Moab or Page every year between Christmas and New Years. Can't beat the lodging prices, lack of crowds and great temps to do longer desert hikes.
The desert in winter is often great, although I remember a time camping at the top of Canyonlands (looking for a shot with Mesa Arch and snow) and having the hot chocolate start to freeze before I finished it -- I probably should have spung for a hotel room!
That's a great telecompression effect. It's also really interesting to see the variation in the quality of the light on the foreground rocks ("harder" and warmer) versus the LaSals ("softer" and cooler). I almost wonder if there were clouds partially blocking direct light on the mountains.
Posted by Erik Stensland on February 26, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Stunning! I love all the contrasts in this image: subject matter, color, textures, etc.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on February 28, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Kane, I really love the contrast between the landscapes in this image. Absolutely beautiful
Posted by Doug Koepsel on March 1, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Kane, the red fins against the bluish peaks and sky are very nice. My tastes would like to see just a little more mid-tone contrast in the fins and mountain. I like how the very bottom is all shaded- like a natural vignette.
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14 repliesI had some time off last week and made a trip to Utah to have a look at Capitol Reef. On the way I made a stop in Moab to take advantage of the best deal on earth...$30-40.00 hotel rooms! Really? 50-60 degrees with sun and 30.00? If you didn't know, Moab in the winter is such great value considering everything you get. In my mind, there's no other way to do this area.
I had amazing conditions this night, quite frankly I felt downright lucky and still can't believe how well it all went. I'll submit more images later of this scene with better light. I suppose this spot to be semi secret? Just don't see too many shots showing this scene.
I tried to take this scene to a different place with shooting it at 400mm.
Canon 6D 400mm 5.6
3 image vertical stitch to print big
Comments and critique welcome.
'Developed' to perfection, as well. Just a remarkably good image.
I really like getting those kinds of deals with motels as I think that's about what it's worth for a night's shelter. Moab in the winter is hard to beat!
I have a fairly good idea where you are at. The compression really helps. Did not expect the blue skies to work so well but definitely works here.
I was in Moab a week ago on my way into Colorado (D&S Winter Train). Skies were kindy icky/wintery. Yep, lodging prices are amazing this time of year. Made a mental note to stay longer next year.
The hotels around Bryce Canyon also offer great multiday winter deals.
My brother and I had a tradition for about 10 years of going out to Moab or Page every year between Christmas and New Years. Can't beat the lodging prices, lack of crowds and great temps to do longer desert hikes.
The desert in winter is often great, although I remember a time camping at the top of Canyonlands (looking for a shot with Mesa Arch and snow) and having the hot chocolate start to freeze before I finished it -- I probably should have spung for a hotel room!
That's a great telecompression effect. It's also really interesting to see the variation in the quality of the light on the foreground rocks ("harder" and warmer) versus the LaSals ("softer" and cooler). I almost wonder if there were clouds partially blocking direct light on the mountains.