Totem Pole Sunrise, a photo from Arizona, West

Photographer's Note

Monument Valley needs no introduction. Anyone who has seen a Hollywood Western has seen Monument Valley. It also features in many advertisements and brochures as well as being popular on TE.

It is a Navajo Tribal Park, just a small part of the Navajo Reservation. The road from Mexican Hat is still in Utah, but the park is over the state border in Arizona, although it uses Utah time.

There is a lot of evidence of Anasazi occupation in the form of pueblo dwellings and petroglyphs, up until about AD1300, but no-one knows when the Navajo first arrived there. The mesas and buttes were formed by uplift caused by underground pressure. Cracks and gullies resulted and erosion wore down the layers of softer rock.

We had booked a sunrise and sunset photographic tour from home. The tours take you to places that you are not allowed to go on your own. We met our Navajo Guide at 5:45am, and he took us to Totem Pole to wait for the sunrise. It was just Rob and me, but while we were there, a small group arrived on another tour, and as the sun came up, someone was playing a pipe, which sent shivers down the spine!

It is possible to view Totem Pole from the 17mile self-guided loop drive, but not this close. The butte to the right is called Yei Bi Chei. Totem Pole is 450ft tall and has been used for a car advertisement when the car was helicoptered on to the top of it.

This shot was taken at 6:30 before the sun came up and is a merged image from two different exposures. The exposure details on the left are for the foreground.(actually 20secs but that option is not available) The shutter speed for the sky was 1.3 seconds. One of the first ones I took is in total silhouette and is in the WS

ISO100, FL78mm

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holmertz (102650) 2009-01-11 2:24

Hello Kath,
Remarkable, dramatic silhouettes against the early morning light. The small bushes fill the foreground and make it interesting, they also create depth. A very well balanced composition.
Best regards,
Gert

snunney (130967) 2009-01-11 2:35

Hello Kath,
A great composition with excellent lighting. I like the detail in the foreground vegetation which adds depth to the scene as well as making an interesting contrast with the silhouetted rocks in the background.

dta (98848) 2009-01-11 2:38

hello Kath ,
Very good shot , with the light on the bushes in the fore ground , and the dark rocky formations in the back ground . And , of course , this beautiful evening sky . Excellent capture , very well managed . The vertical format is well choosen , too .
Regards
Denis

lestans (17258) 2009-01-11 2:43

Hi Kath!!
there are lots of pictures of this fantastic place here in TE, also mine!, but this one is one of the better! I love the silhouette, herbs in the foreground, and subset light - everyting very sharp!
You make me remember the Navajo guide friendly but looking drunk, driving in a foolish speed over the hills, in a cold cold wind! This happened because another guy of my group deccided to go there driving our car by himself, following the Navajo car!! Nothing worse, our Navajo driver became so upset ...!
Anyway, the place is one of the most fine in the world, I'll rememebr it forever!

Ciao!

Livia

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pasternak (15185) 2009-01-11 2:51

Excellent HDR-like production to show this lovely FG while keeping these impressive silhouettes against the gradient of colour in the sky. Just yesterday I've seen "3.10 to Yuma" (the old one), so the silhouettes look quite familiar... :))

Cheers
A

cbrman (21685) 2009-01-11 2:57

Hello Kath,

Une étrange exposition qui te permet d'obtenir un avant plan illuminé et un arrirère plan sombre.
Le ciel est magnifique et ces sculptures naturelles découpent l'azure de très belle manière.
C'est superbe.

A+

Dominique

trekks (14348) 2009-01-11 2:58

hello Kath

Amazing to me to find the FG light on the bush of tiny flowers of dry land able to show such sharp details as if it is normal daylight, yet a short distance down the way, the mountain rocks start to appear in shadow and silhouette form which drastically stand up so well to the morning sky of orange/blue mix tones which I find would already make the scenery superbly attractive. The feature of rising up rock mountain is something that works magic here in the shadow and backed up by such a incredible morning sky, really.

I wonder how the shot could be f/18 and 22s...perhaps my specific question of interest will be where was your focus point for meter exposure?

Excellent work.

Greetings from Borneo.
tfs, bill

jurek1951 (42198) 2009-01-11 3:35

Hi Kath,
This picture is a masterpiece,very nice scenery.
great composiiton and nice sharpness,
Georg

baba_flies (8829) 2009-01-11 3:41

Hello Kath! I have given up smoking but this is the country to smoke a Malboro, leaning against one of these rocks, holding still for a moment, enjoying the silence and inhale :))) Just kidding, all unhealthy and I guess I never touch these things again. You had many early mornings during your trip but I mean the light was worth every effort and some extra $$ spent on your guide. This is such a special light here, it gives a strange color to the sand that I really love. Wonderful the remaining night blue and how it slowly mixes with the other colors. You composed this really well, just wonderful! Have a nice Sunday ... Barbara.

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ChrisJ (171822) 2009-01-11 3:44

Hi Kath

A fantastic shot of Monument Valley, with superb sharpness & silhouettes. Good warm cold colour contrasts, between the red & blue. Tfs!

PixelTerror (0) 2009-01-11 3:53

Hi Kath,
Oooooh was that early ;-)
Beautiful structure and result, combining the two exposures helped get many good details on the foreground.
Have a nice sunday JY

xuaxo (6854) 2009-01-11 4:47

Hello Kath,
Very good composition, with three nice parts: the plants in foreground, the mysterious Totem Pole, and the beautiful sky.
I like the WS also, especially the "Complementary Image II".
Enjoy your Sunday. Here it's sunny but rather cold (+3 to +11 ºC).
Francisco

Sistercosmo (242) 2009-01-11 4:49

Hi Kath,
wow, what a beautiful shot!! The colors are wonderful and not only is the sunrise behind the totem pole spectacular, you've also included a beautiful f/g with amazing sharpness and colors. Perfect shot! I'm impressed!!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and have a good week too!
Linda

Floydian (30970) 2009-01-11 4:53

Hello Kath,

I wish you posted ws 2 as main post. Although this light makes me jealous, just as the pov, for me the ws 2 works much more for me with those silhouettes pointing upwards to the sky...what a crazy perfect image..!!!
But seeing this you show us all that being there whole day and maybe more than 1 day is the way to go to do serious photography there. At least you convinced me to spend there 3 or 4 days next time to get the ultimate picture from that wonderful park. Doing the organised tours is a must, also that you show us here....thanks for that..!!!

Have a nice Sunday afternoon,

Henk

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gunbud (34066) 2009-01-11 5:53

Hi Kath,
Beautiful capture of this scerene sunrise.
The colors are wonderfully soothing with the sharply detailed desert green making a lovely lead-in to the beautifully silhouetted mesa and beyond to the lovely yellow and gold morning sky.
The sounds of the soft music most have been haunting at this early hour.
Regards, Tom

andante (7092) 2009-01-11 7:12

Straight to my favorites list... with this picture you demonstrate that you are in complete control of the camera, the moment and have a clear vision of the image you want to capture... hats off to you..
E

UlfE (14641) 2009-01-11 7:33

Hi Kath,
Superb photo-job. The composition is fantastic with the bushes in the foreground and the silhouettes and a wonderful blue sky in the background. I wondered how you had taken this picture if you had use the flash for the foreground but then I read the note and understood that it was a merger of two different exposures. The result is fantastic. TFS and have a nice Sunday evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

Gerrit (62042) 2009-01-11 8:26

Wow, Kath,
what a beautiful sunrise. A little strange is the lioghton the flowers in trhe foreground but I understand it now after reading your note.
Great photowork.
Regards, Gerrit

Photo65Net (43144) 2009-01-11 9:21

Hello Kath,
Wow, a superb one !
Colors in this blue sky are amazing, and your compo is just perfect.
Have a nice day,
JB.

sleon (9402) 2009-01-11 9:21

Hi Kath
What a dramatic and fabulous setting for a sunrise. The rich colours are stunning and the shot well composed with the nice foreground vegetation. I had thought you'd used a grad filter but I see from your note you have blended two images which seems to give the same kind of effect. Skilful work!
Regards, Susanna

baclama (19214) 2009-01-11 9:25

bonsoir,
quelles couleurs fantastiques!
le POV est original tout comme la profondeur de champ est bien gerée
superbe
vero

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-01-11 9:28

Good evening, Kath.
Hard... no, wait... make it plain impossible not to get enthusiastic when looking at this beauty... Off she goes upon sight into my faves! A shot I damn wish I had in my portfolio... Unfortunately, the only time we managed to get here at dawn (in Aug. 2000) the skies were overcast. Now, this is a most subtle, flawless merge. Everything I see is absolutely perfect, the mood overwhelming, light, colors and contrast mind-blowing. What else can I say : chapeaux!
In my not at all humble opinion (IMNAAHO, take note) one of the best MV shots to ever appear on this site. WOW... TFS!!!
Have a great evening, I'll see ya soon.
Fulvio.

ps. I forgot to mention those workshops : they more than qualify as main post too.

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jmcl (14535) 2009-01-11 10:02

Hi Kath,

This is a stunningly beautiful image .. great foreground .. the light management of the foreground .. distant color .. and silhouette are so beautiful .. did you merge using HDR, layers?? very wonderfully done ..

take care, John

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Wandering_Dan (3449) 2009-01-11 10:13

Hi, Kath -

I have to agree with Henk; WS2 would have been a great main shot. In fact, it may inspire me to select a posting for today!

This one has a great sky; my problem with it is that the fg looks too bright for the overall scene. This is one situation where HDR overdoes it, I think.

As soon as I wrote that, I had an idea for what to do about it. So I did a quick WS to show you what I mean. It's not meant to be a finished product, just to make a suggestion.

And all in all, it is a GORGEOUS photo! When I'm out that way in October, I will try to find something like it.

Best,
Dan

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guillaumejm (0) 2009-01-11 10:43

Hello kath
What a nice place. You get it perfectly in the beginning of the day. I first thought it was in the evening because light in foreground seems more "daylight" than the sky in background.
I think you went back home with some great souvenirs!.
Warm regards
JMarc

TopGeo (38220) 2009-01-11 12:25

Hi Kath! I saw that you are in a good place and are a interesting region Importantly FG level and BG colours of morning light! very good the presentation a work that has model idea and a lot of well other elements
Best regards,
Georgios

gilou530 (34) 2009-01-11 12:37

hello kath
here a landscape emphasized very well with splendid colors, super a maitrise of the expo, with a post treatment quite carried out
friendships
gilbert

delkoo (68) 2009-01-11 13:44

hi kath,
great merge of two different exposed pictures to get a really nice result, stunning silhouettes and outstanding sky's colors.

didier

stego (24132) 2009-01-11 15:00

Hi Kath,

I guess that whoever knows your work had to have high expectations about your photos of this mythic place that makes every landscape photographer dream, but even so, seeing this wonder is absolutely stunning. I went reading what some of the "masters" wrote about it and I am not surprised with the chorus of praises, that prove that I am far from alone in my admiration. I also thought that this is one of the best photos of this place I ever saw (and there are so much!).

I guess that one of the secrets for its great appeal, besides the obvious scenic beauty of the place, specially the silhouettes of the big stone formations the light and colours, is the use of the subtly aligned (blossoming!) bushes that lead the eye to the BG. You were very wise to put them off centred, avoiding the banality of centre and also making a curved visual path in the BG.

The light is masterfully managed, you did a perfect job both at the time of shooting and PP. If it wasn't for the brightness (more accurately the lack of darkness) in the FG, I would believe that you hadn't done any merger. I tend to believe that Wandering_Dan is a bit right about the "HDR" being slightly excessive, but even if it is a bit strange that there is so much difference in the light between the FG and BG, I think it is a completely acceptable "artistic freedom" putting the FG as you did, because your version is much more attractive than his WS.

As is quite usual, the WS's deserved being main posts, specially the #2. I notice that the sharpness of #1 isn't the best one, I suspect that it is one of those cases I mentioned you the other day where the light has a very negative impact on the sharpness. However, eccentric as it may sound, I like shots taken with harsh light like that, namely because I have the idea that most of the times those shots present an image much close to reality.

Regards, José.

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2009-01-11 15:48

i think this is one of the top three shots of your latest united states series kath... the light and colours are just spell binding... and the composition is the best possible i think, loved the vertical format... congratulations dear...

shevchenko (20560) 2009-01-11 21:20

Hello Kath,
Rarely to see the colorful sunrise at this desolate land, clear to see foregrond weeds in true color while the cliff still dim and in silhouette, good shoot.
Ally

jlbrthnn (76043) 2009-01-12 2:16

Hello Kath,
Congratulations! , the silhouettes of the rocks are fantastic, in front of a sky quite as extraordinary. What colors! I like also the foreground which involves us in-depth.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

papagolf21 (152607) 2009-01-12 4:16

Bonjour, chère Kath,
C'est un véritable trésor de gemmes que vous nous présentez sur le site.
La beauté des images est remarquable. Un festival d'excellentes photographies. Apprendre la géographie de cette manière, je suis preneur !
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

coco (30439) 2009-01-12 4:40

Hi Kath.

The light is the key of this picture. And that silhouette looks really terrific.
Really a very beautiful picture.

Regards.

PD: I prefer the WS II

mark_mk (266) 2009-01-12 5:28

Hi Kath,
so here it is, the Monument Valley image! It is truly beautiful and that shows it is worth booking a sunrise/sunset tour. The image is truly exceptional. When I was there we couldn`t spend that much time in Monument Valley, we arrived late in the evening (too late to take some serious sunset images) and only had one day there. WS 2 is very nice, that`s also where I stood and took my images from there, but light wasn`t as good as yours.
This image is so perfect, makes me want to fly directly to MV and shoot my version ;-) Merging the two exposures was the right decission. The foreground and sky are perfectly exposed. Beautiful work, perfect!!!

Take care
Mark

Cricri (176) 2009-01-12 6:53

Hi Kath
Quel bonheur d'assiter a de tel moment et c'est joliment présenter que ce soit dans le cadrage et le format, les couleurs sont trés belles, beau WS aussi
Friensdhip
cricri

Dyerco (10185) 2009-01-12 7:16

Hi Kath
Your double exposure has worked really well as we get FG interest as well as the rock formations in silhouette. Nicely done.
Phil

rodgerg (55767) 2009-01-12 8:41

Hello Kath,

A superb view, an another master's piece in your gallery. A nice iamge full of qualities: balance in the composition, colours, managment of life, FG well selcetd, great prospect...
A very, very good photowork.
Have a good week,
Roger

dkeus31 (27739) 2009-01-12 9:50

Hi Kath
it looks like you used a flash when I see the light foreground and the darker plant in the background.
nice light behinf the summits!
regards
didier

carper (96) 2009-01-12 9:54

very nice one Kath,
a fantastic place, a good balance with the difficult back light, very good photo job here. I like it, have a good evening.
regard jaap

cherryripe (21033) 2009-01-12 10:04

Hi Kath
This is so dramatic espcially with a sky like that. The lined up tufts of grass lead nicely from the corner toward the totem.
Regards
Nikki

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-01-12 10:17

Hello Kath!
That's an impressively beautiful picture!
Yes, that place is truly photo-friendly, however, your talent has enhanced its beauty with an excellent photo job in here!
The colors of the sky are wonderful!
The silhouettes of the rock formations are very nice! The use of flash for the foreground was a very good idea and it helped to create this amazing composition with the bushes and flowers!
I really like it!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

ysabaner (1069) 2009-01-12 11:50

Hello,
Very interesting place, wonderful colors, excellent composition, well done.
Yahya

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-01-12 12:42

Hi Kath,
Beautiful composition with nice light and good POV... Very well done.
Have a good evening.
Ahmet

devimeuxbe (58557) 2009-01-12 14:18

Hi kath
You have done a very nice picture from this place. The light and colors are amazing behind this famous monument.
Beautifull
bertrand

plimrn (21344) 2009-01-12 16:41

Hi Kath,
Just stunning work in combining two exposures. To my knowledge, I've never seen this kind of work done so well. I'm amazed that the lighting and color appear very natural for both the 1.8 second sky and the 20 second foreground. I'm not sure how you even saw enough to know that 20 second exposure was perfect.
I can see you planned well in booking the tour. There is no comparison between this one and the daylight version. As to the silhouette WS, I it's nice, but not the caliber of your PP.
HLJ, Pat

gneufeld (15890) 2009-01-12 18:17

Hi Kath,
I keep looking at this image and have to say it may be among one of your finest images on this trip and perhaps in your impressive gallery. The expertise shown in this one is overwhelming and the clarity, sharpness, and absolutely superb management of colors and contrasts is unparalleled. Awesome work, Kath, and thanks for sharing this one. Gerald

Waylim (25436) 2009-01-12 18:24

Kath,
Beautiful shot of this wonderful place, What make this one special than many others are the light and color of the sunset. There is plenty of light to illuminate the foreground with great details and texture of the wildflowers, yet the sky is nicely saturated with rich and vivid color of the sunset accompanies by the stratified silhouette of the bute, completing this image with a great composition. Thanks.
Way

Graal (103040) 2009-01-13 0:00

Hi Kath,
amazing image, like painted. Fine vertical composition and pleasant palette of colours. Good complementary WS. Well photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-01-13 6:24

Perfect composition! I love the orange tones in the background in this one. Well composed.
Best wishes,
Achim

mortijo (12828) 2009-01-13 7:11

Hallo Kath,
You did an excellent job here merging the 2 shots. Really a remarkable result. I quite like your series of shots.
Greetings from Luxemburg
John

kiks (12805) 2009-01-13 8:05

WOW... this is a very classic one but awsome how you manage the difficult light and what i also like is the use of the plants at the fg giving more body to the composition. Great work
KIKs

Tobias__Ortmann (2638) 2009-01-13 10:53

Hi kath,
wow this is really a amazing picture what great pov and colours
awesome no words
exept:I will put to my favorites
Best regards from cold germany
Toba

josepmarin (59385) 2009-01-13 12:57

Hello Kath,
First of all, congratulations in your birthday!! I wish you the best.
And secondly, I must say to you that this photo is spectacular, I like how you have treated the light in foreground and have left the silhouettes of the amazing rocky formations in an a bit darker background.
It works very well, and gives a great aesthetic beauty to the composition.
The vertical framing is perfect.
Thank you very much for your nice words in your critique.
Warmest regards,
Josep

avene (12675) 2009-01-13 19:33

wow. I mean - WOW! this is totaly out of this world, especially together with your note about somebody playing pipe right for the sunrise. all I can say - I really REALLY hope we get to experience something similar when we finally get to Monument Valley.
excellent work, Kath, both in composing the shot with the strong foreground leading the eye towards the black silhouette and fiery sky, and in managing the tricky light with enough details, but also while emphasising the amazing shape of the pole. superb shot, my compliments.

regards,
Kristine

Emile (20352) 2009-01-13 21:54

Hola Kath.
I think today the 13th of January is your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend, wish you the best and hope that you are spending this great day with your family and friends. Sorry I'm late for my critique but never for this special occasion.
Your shot is perfect. It goes directly to my favorites.
Best wishes.

danos (110407) 2009-01-14 1:40

Good morning Kath,
very nice presentation of the Monument Valley,with the bushes in the foreground to create depth in the scene.These rock formations are an eye catcher of the scene.The subdued light, with the sun still painting pastoral colors in the clouds makes this a memorable shot.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

alvaraalto (42804) 2009-01-14 4:35

Hi Kath,

Of course the spectacular shapes of the rock formation calls attention, but in this splendid picture the development of the beautiful colours is even more attractive to me.
The layering of the different colour tones gives a great composition.

Groet Rob

saylan-cb (12738) 2009-01-14 5:38

Hi Kath,
Very nice scenery with dramatic silhouettes the light and the details,POV all excellent.
TFS/Regards

Cormac (26565) 2009-01-14 8:57

Great shot! This is not only an example of wonderful technique (with the blended exposures which give lots of detail in the foreground and still beautiful colour in the sky) but also a good example of preparation. I hear that you have to have a guide to visit the valley, but I didn't know there were photo guides that would take you at sunrise and sunset. Excellent work all around!

Bartleby (13552) 2009-01-14 9:27

Hi Kath,
nothing more to add here. This is just beautiful! This photo tour was really worth it!

Philippe

Kielia (24077) 2009-01-14 10:27

Hi Kath,
one of your most atmospheric photos taken during your tour! One can realize that you have been touched by this place. Excellent photo work ! Most of all I like the illuminated herbs in the foreground. Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-01-15 6:24

Ola Kath ,
Magnifica foto está linda , gostei muito das silhuetas das montanhas , belas cores no céu , este primeiro plano cheio de vegetação verde esta muito bom , parabéns !!
Um abraço Gonçalo

JCG (35153) 2009-01-15 8:33

Hi Kath,

Of the three compositions which you present on this place it is this one which I prefer. I like much your choice of vertical framing including this vegetable part and this colour gradation which this splendid sunrise offers to us. It is a territory, undoubtedly inhospitable, but really superb. Thanks for sharing with us your pretty memories…

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

Royaldevon (85896) 2009-01-15 12:37

hello Kath,

What a dream of a shot!
There is enough light in the f/g to really show off the wild flowers. And then, in the b/g, you have the most beautifully coloured sky, backing the dramatic silhouettes.
I can imagine how atmospheric it was with the pipe music accompanying this sunrise!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Angshu (56760) 2009-01-15 20:00

Hello Kath
Now I am at a loss to say which, so far is the best picture of your US trip posted so far...this or the Mesa Arch. I've seen picture of this Totem Pole formation from Tan's picture at sunset, but the silhouette effect on it with the crimson sky grading to blue in the BG!...well, this is nothing short of brilliant. The Silhouetted picture in the WS is also superb. Interesting to know about the double exposure in this picture...I've never tried it...is this HDR then?
Best Regards
Angshu

keribar (43841) 2009-01-17 6:29

Hello Kath,
This is real real good, and even better for my eyes because we are planning such a trip in 2009. Your picture inspirtes me a lot.
Friendly yours - Izzet

Pitoncle (3745) 2009-01-17 8:23

Bonjour Kath,
Cette publication est beaucoup plus remarquable, et même poignante, que ta dernière sur le même sujet avec ces silhouettes se détachant sur les magnifiques couleurs générées par le soleil couchant.
A quoi cela sert-il d'épiloguer sur la technique lorsque l'on est tout simplement touché au fond du coeur !!!
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

marietom (34611) 2009-01-17 10:29

hello Kath,

Magnifiques couleurs de soleil couchant ! Jolie composition, avec ce premier plan très net, et ces belles silhouettes.
Bonne soirée
Marie

banyanman (7797) 2009-01-18 10:05

This is so beautiful, Kath. I thought you had used a strong gradND filter until I read your note and saw that it was a merged image - very good technical work and a good selection of exposures so it doesn't look too unreal. The silhouette shot that you have posted in the WS is also excellent and would have been worthy of a main post. Cheers . . . David

danyy (0) 2009-01-18 22:35

Bonjour Kath,
tu as géré au mieux ces lumières pour que les couleurs puissent s'exprimer au mieux. Une grande réussiste avec ces silhouettes rocheuses typiques qui ne manquent pas de se détacher avec beaucoup de précision.
Le choix du format vertical était le bon.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

fayeulle (27827) 2009-01-25 5:03

Hi Kath
What a stunning POV and lightening !
I really like this picture. Perhaps the most amazing from this area.
Great congratulations for this wonderful image. I add it in my list of favourites.

Cheers
JP

Dragut (14) 2009-01-26 8:27

Hi Kath

I could say only one thing....beautiful. "What else" could say a famous actor.

InasiaJones (31566) 2009-04-14 1:09

Hi Kath,

What a majestic shot! This is so impressive...

Clever use of the vertical frame that goes naturally with the rock formation. The moment is delightful and the clouds on the orange part are particularly amazing.

What a show it must be in real life, but your image does a wonderful job taking us there as close as possible to the reality.

Great use of the foreground to add dimension and perspective. This place has to be my next destination... sooner or later.

Magnificient!

Andre

guitianmiranda (22) 2009-09-07 10:49

No words for this one, just perfect and added to my favourite ones.

Best regards Kath

john1 (4028) 2009-09-07 10:58

Hello kath,

Excellent sunset landscape of the navajo reserve.
I like the country and native people .
Great colors (sky and flowers) and shadows(rock).
beautifull composition. The best I see Today.
Have a good week.
John

toni_al (15875) 2009-09-13 2:15

Salut Kath
Tu as très bien tiré partie de ce contre jour tout a fait le Far West. Superbe lumière.
Toni

hazama (0) 2012-06-26 7:15

Dramatic shot against the early morning light.
It looks like a scene from the novel by Tony Hillerman. Thank you for your sharing.