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Description
This image was taken on the first morning of a week-long stay in Bryce Canyon; very fortunate to catch this snow in the middle of October, this year. I arrived just before sunrise, catching the scene as snow and fog were lifting. I hustled around both Sunrise and Sunset points, taking a number of images. This image was taken at Sunset Point at the bowl that Thor’s Hammer lies in, however, I did not know that at the time.
Specific Feedback
I struggled with the color of the rock formations due to the light and fog. I increased the luminance, hue, and saturation of the formations guided by some cell phone images I took later in the day. I had mixed fellings about the bush in the foreground, but decied to keep it in the image,. I don’t think I could have had a better composition if I had moved to the right or left.
Technical Details
Nikon Z8 1/250 sec f/8 ISO 400 24-12mm f/4 @24mm on a tripod. Edited in LR & PS.
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I really like how the wide angle lens accentuates the bowl shape of the canyon. Sometimes wide angle distortion can be used in a beneficial way. After all we’re not just trying to duplicate reality. I like the included bush but not too sure the tiny human figure adds much.I guess it’s not really a distraction either, just a personal preference. Overall a very nice image.
Gary, this is a wonderful image - the contrasts between the snow and the red rocks is very appealing. The detail is lovely, and there are many areas to explore.
I’m longing, however, for more of this scene - seems tight on the top and the bottom, especially.
VERY nice!
Gary: As soon as I saw the thumbnail I had to open this. My wife and I spent New Year in Bryce several years ago. It was snowing the afternoon of New Year’s eve and we woke up to over 8 inches of new snow. We also almost had the place to ourselves. The silence after the snow was magical and an experience I’ll never forget. This image stirred that memory.
I like how you used the landscape orientation with the classic wide angle near-far perspective. Without the bush I think you lose some of that feeling. The person for me is a very important element not only for the sense of scale physically but also to show we can be a tiny albeit important part of our world. Makes me want to be the guy in the shot as well as the one behind the camera. Top notch effort. >=))>
You did a great job capturing that! I love the bowl effect, and I think that bush fits in just fine. My only nit would be a preference for the distance to be as sharp as the foreground; it seems just a tad soft.
Hi Gary,
This is a grand view of Bryce Canyon for sure. The snow contrasts beautifully with the red rock of the canyon walls and the evergreens fit in as well. I do like the inclusion of the bush and the solitary hiker on the trail. I also like the distortion of the wide angle as it seems to emphasize the rock formations even more. It may be just the fog , but I find myself wishes the BG was a little sharper. Maybe try dehaze in PS. Beautiful image!
Bryce Canyon is a marvel but Bryce Canyon photographs can get a bit repetitive at times. That being said, I love what you’ve done with this one. You’ve really used your wide angle to its best advantage and combined with the striation lines in rock, snow, and the bush in the foreground, the image gives the impression of almost infinite expansion. Of course, you really can’t miss colour-wise with the contrast between the snow and the orange rock. Well seen.
P.S. - I would consider removing the figure. I find it distracting and the scale, at least to me, is already pretty evident given the size of the trees and the road below.
