Wind sculpted Moenave sandstone hoodoos lit by the last rays of the setting sun. Layers of gypsum are revealed by eons of water and wind lashing through this landscape on the Colorado Plateau, creating yet another masterpiece of nature.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
Canon 5DII w/24-105 lens @ 105mm
1/8 sec. @ f8
ISO 100
Posted by Doug Koepsel on March 31, 2014 at 8:19 PM
Definite eye stopper, John. If I may make minor nitty suggestions, maybe a little more space up top if you have it, and maybe a little less image polish in the background as the white lines in the rear wall and grass on the right behind the flames tend to attract too much, imo. You have the reds, yellow and whites in the candles showing very well. Rica raises her paw to ya.
Another unique and inspiring SW scene. The light here is exquisite and the subject matter is captivating.
I certainly agree with Doug. You might want to experiment with an additional inch of shadow comp above the candles, then utilize that space to add a slight vignette that accentuates the white horizontal ribbons of white sandstone in the background cliffs.
Although the shadows are spot on as is, I might try using the artistic licence to darken only the portions of background, minus the super interesting ribbons of white horizontal sandstone, and create almost a slight vignette around your subject.
Just a thought.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 31, 2014 at 9:54 PM
I have nothing additional to add to the nits mentioned, but absolutely love this one John. I personally have never seen a shot of this before and love it. Very cool rock formation and the processing looks spot on to me. The way the rocks are shaped also reminds me of the Taj Mahal.
Thanks for the kind words and great tips!
The sun was still upon the high wall as shadows started to climb up the hoodoos, so I pretty much had to shoot this as you see it.
Posted by John Kyler on March 31, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Cool! I agree with the others, also would take a bit off the bottom--the grass is nice but you dont need that much of them, the top is where the action is.
I guess I will differ with others regarding the space at the bottom. I like the
highlights coming off the dried grass. Beautiful light and capture.
Posted by Debbie Yarra on April 5, 2014 at 1:28 PM
John, this is so striking! I love the grasses in the front! The hoodoos are beautiful in that light with amazing detail. I've never heard of or saw these hoodoos before. Thanks for sharing this great shot!
Posted by Scott Fricke on April 7, 2014 at 9:59 PM
Beautiful image John, great color in the hoodoos and light on the foreground grasses. In a perfect world more room at the top would be great but you can only work with what is given to you.
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12 repliesAny suggestions greatly appreciated!
Canon 5DII w/24-105 lens @ 105mm
1/8 sec. @ f8
ISO 100
Another unique and inspiring SW scene. The light here is exquisite and the subject matter is captivating.
I certainly agree with Doug. You might want to experiment with an additional inch of shadow comp above the candles, then utilize that space to add a slight vignette that accentuates the white horizontal ribbons of white sandstone in the background cliffs.
Although the shadows are spot on as is, I might try using the artistic licence to darken only the portions of background, minus the super interesting ribbons of white horizontal sandstone, and create almost a slight vignette around your subject.
Just a thought.
The sun was still upon the high wall as shadows started to climb up the hoodoos, so I pretty much had to shoot this as you see it.
I however wish for a little more space at the top.
highlights coming off the dried grass. Beautiful light and capture.