Antelope Canyon Photo

Photographer’s Note

Antelope Canyon
I took this shot under difficult (winter) conditions.
During the 6 sec exposuretime I used a (moving) torchlight (British - torch == American - flashlight) to fill in parts that otherwise wood have been underexposed.
Using a flashlight as a fill does'nt work, you'll end up with unwanted hotspots .

sevy, carper, eversmile, jhm, zeynepe has marked this note useful

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scyntilla (1096) 2009-03-01 23:33

Hi James,
Wonderful start. Welcome to TE. It is like an abstract painting (of nature) and you have done a fine job capturing the details, made good use of light. Colours are really crips and much detail can be seen. Thanks for sharing. Lookign forward to other posts. You could post it larger though.
Best,
Scyntilla

sevy (12961) 2009-03-01 23:35

Hello James,

For a start in TE it is a strong photo. The composition in the diagonale is efficient but it is the exposure with still details in the shadows which is drawing this photo. An invitation to visit this place.
Reading the note, I understand this shot was not an easy one but it was successful.

Yves.

carper (64194) 2009-03-01 23:36

een zeer goede start hier op trekearth James,
zeer fraaie foto, goede compositie, uitstekende beheersing van het licht een echte photo art shot. prettige dag verder.
groet jaap

smarcell (14105) 2009-03-02 0:26

This place is perfect for this kind of pictures. All tones of pink, orange and red mixed together in abstract compositions.
Regards Stefano

ps. Welcome to TE ! You had a very good start !

eversmile (5969) 2009-03-02 2:25

Hi James

The mood is wonderful here. Very... sensual. Something very feminine. The soft curves, the layers of colors are beautiful and the tilt shows a sens of graphism that promises a lot for the future of your contributions. That's a fantastic subject that you have chosen to make your entry on TE and it's a flamboyant realisation. Welcome!
Best regards
Marine

I add your picture in the theme that I created on Antelope Canyon

jhm (81817) 2009-03-02 4:11

Hoi James,

Welkom op TE hier valt wel iets te leren wanneer men voldoende tijd kan stoppen in deze hobby.
Uw foto beschouw ik als een kunst foto, schitterend van kleur, wel een abstract geheel, maar zeer fijn en zacht om naar te kijken.
600x400 is iets te klein, met een Canon 5D zal dit geen probleem zijn, ik kon niet vinden welke lens u hier gebruikt heeft!
800x600 of 800x800 is eveneens toegelaten tot 300Kb
Ik kijk uit naar uw volgende, bedankt.

Groeten,
John.

Silverkey (1433) 2009-03-02 5:51

Hi James
Welcome in TE
This picture seems like red veils. Very nice shot where you managed to capt the little light of the place.
You should upload 800px picture :)
Mickaël

zeynepe (9340) 2009-03-02 6:00

Hi James Welcome,
A very impressive start!
What a great formation. Fantastic light and fantastic rock formations with lovely soft colors.
Congrats,
Zeynep