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The Bear


The Bear
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Copyright: Phil Dyer (Dyerco) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 63 W: 0 N: 105] (533)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-08
Categories: Nature, Artwork
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 24-105mm L f/4.0 IS
Exposure: f/8, 1 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-01 10:03
Viewed: 119
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
After spending a couple of hours in Rattlesnake Canyon my Navajo guide took me back to Upper Antelope Canyon. The crowds had subsided a bit and we were able to wait for the sun to be in the right position to catch "the bear". Also the small hole to the left only lights up at the same time. For those not familiar with Antelope Canyon it is a slot canyon that has been carved through the sandstone by millions of years of flash floods. The patterns are absolutely amazing and a photographer's dream.
Phil
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This is exquisite Phil. Seeing this makes me want to re-visit the Antelope Canyon. Fantastic colors, there is good exposure management. I can't offer any suggestions as to how to improve the composition as it appears flawless. But I think processing with Photomatix (HDR) will enhance the hidden details. Well done and my complements. Danilo

You bet Phil, you also travelled to this place ,how long have been away , anyway the canyon is famous for the great photographs taken there , you nailed that one just perfectly , love the tints on the smooth kind of polished rock surface , the light is sublime too , tfs,
Carol

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  • przem Silver Star Critiquer [C: 48 W: 0 N: 2] (338)
  • [2009-10-01 12:46]

hello Phil,
excellent colours, beautiful sharp shot!
regards
Przemek

Hi Phil,
Great photo.
Tones and shapes are just perfect.
I wouldn't HDR this one because the texture is just right as it is.
Pentti

Hi Phil!

Great capture in time. The colors are lovely, and the detail is spot on. I really would love to go out west some day.

TFS
Dennis

Looks like a fabulous place to visit Great colours and composition TFS
warm regards
David

Hello Phil, amazing colours as the sun lights up the rocks.Good light management.
This is a place I would love to visit.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 131 N: 955] (7014)
  • [2009-10-04 10:42]

Hi Phil,
I like how you have captured all the different colours & textures with such sharp details. I really like those dark shadows as they definately show up your perfect capture of the natural light & its effect on these canyon walls. Looks like it was really worth hiring a guide, just to get away from the crowds,a great shot,well done.
TFS

Ron

Hello Phil,
What a spectacular capture of this colorful and finely textured sandstone creation. This has to be the best I have ever seen of this exact location. The small opening-hole has the perfect lighting to show the detail on its floor and to allow the line of the walls to be exhibited to the audience.
A Real Beauty here, as have all your latest works been also.
Have A Great Weekend...
Steve

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