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Mount Spry and the East Temple II


Mount Spry and the East Temple II
Photo Information
Copyright: Mike Ryan (mpr) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 143 W: 10 N: 309] (2118)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-19
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm F4, Lee 0.9 ND Grad - Soft
Exposure: f/22, 1/3 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-27 6:45
Viewed: 378
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Photographing in Utah's Zion National Park can be very inspiring but it can be difficult as well. Lighting can always be a challenge and this composition was no exception.

The shot was taken just off the road near the park's eastern exit and it took me a while to find enough water to provide the reflection I was looking for. I used a 3 stop ND Graduated filter to control the light in the sky. Then in RAW conversion, I had to select certain points and lighten them (due the dark grad) to return some of the detail in the mid-ground. I'm no expert in raw conversion or Photoshop so any suggestions you may have are appreciated.

I like the composition in general but I regret the leaves in the top left corner. To get the shot I wanted, I had to compromise and keep them in the frame.

All things considered, I hope you like my efforts!
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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 268 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-27 6:52]

Dear Mike,
It is a beautiful, wonderful
capture.
TFS
Friendly Greetings
Rosa
:later my friend

Hi Mike.
Excellent nature composition. I really enjoy reflections in the water and well saturated colours. Good use of ND filter, light is really good.
Beautiful place and photo.
TFS
Wojciech

Great capture and colors are amazing! TFS

Wow man, absolutely beautiful. Nothing else I need to say... except... FAVORITE! :-)

Hope to see you again.
David

Complimenti!!!
bellissima foto
bellissimi i colori...
ottima scelta!!!

Alexia

Hi Mike,
Your search for water certainly brought you a wonderful photo. The reflection is really wonderful and due to the transparancy of the water became even more beautiful. I love the entire composition where your low POV, the reflection and moment created a stunning result. I like how the eye is drawn from the reflection to the illuminated top. However, I do see some odd spots in contrast. The leaves on the top left and a spot just left of it are probably altered a bit too much.
TFS,
niek

hey Mike
great shot , excellent reflection and light
regards
T

p.s.
thanks for the suggestions :))

Beautiful Mike! The calm, clear water in the foreground with the reflection, the lush green in the center, and the illuminated area at the top - excellent.
Trudy

Definitely one of my all time favorites Mike.
I was stunned when I saw this shot on your blog, and I am stunned again.
It's a shot one has to just emjoy and not try and pick apart.
All the elements here came together and created a magical capture.
Well done and congrats!
- Vincent

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2008-09-27 7:34]

impressive composition, love the lighting and low angle here. from bright sunray on the mt to depth reflection. awesome colors and presentaion, tfs, Mike

Excellent picture!!
Great composition,the color it's beautiful and the light is very good!
Very well done Mike!!


Elena!

Good choice of format, nice composition and wonderful colours ! Well done
Greetings
Jean

Hi Mike
perfect shot colours sharpness reflections pov.......well done...tfs
regards
Dogan İZLER

The reflection is great and overall you've handled this well. Those leaves are really easy to clone out if they bother you. Good effort.

hi,
wonderful reflexion with nice colors, well lighting...
TFS
vero

Hi Mike,

Lovely shot, your exposure is just about spot on, while retaining the reflections you have still managed to get clarity in the water showing the depth. The area is beautiful, I would have a job containing my excitement in such amazing surroundings.

Douglas

A good POV to capture the reflection like this, and to create a very well balanced composition. Personally I like the leaves in the top left as it helps enclose that side of the picture. Well saturated colours and good details - a very pleasing picture.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Hi Mike,
Splendid landscape, beautifully presented, awsome light conditions and reflection in the water. Peaceful, calm atmosphere, a really poetic environment. The best place to relax and think.
Great job, my friend!
TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

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  • shifty9 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 287 W: 10 N: 239] (1751)
  • [2008-09-29 7:39]

Hi Mike,
Awesome composition here! Love the reflection and you've done a good job of managing the drastic change in light. Very well done!

Hello Mike !

Zion National Park is a Natural jewel. Your images are a great tribute to its beauty. This one is a great example.
Smart composition once again, The greens are perhaps maybe just a little to green.

But it is a minor point. Overall a superb post.
Congratulations,
Robert

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