Around the Bend

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• ambar_81 (639)
• [2008-01-01 22:09]

Hi Peter,
Very nice view of the bend.Light,sharpness-everything is perfect.
Regards,
Ambar

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• aview (23)
• [2008-01-01 22:27]

Nice composition, I can see where a polarizer is necessary. Thanks for the heads up about Page.
JY

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• Wahclellaspirit (2588)
• [2008-01-01 22:28]

Hello Peter and Happy New Year,
A fine image showing the canyon and the magnificent colors of the entire scene. Excellent composition with the foreground entry.
This dry and arrid country that was once a continent and sea sure does not appear the same now, we should be thankful for the geokogical changes that we witness everyday, as they will one day become scenes for someone, sometime in the future.
Excellent post and note, great idea to include works of the area with your post...
Steve

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• dareco (8502)
• [2008-01-01 22:30]

To actually be standing there must be so breathtaking! The colors are beautiful and the scene is awesome. TFS and Happy New Year.

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• siolaw (21410)
• [2008-01-01 22:33]

Hi Peter!
The vertical framing was the good choice for this breathtaking view, which you composed to perfection: just enough of this dramatic sky, the suoperb view on the canyon and river, and a bit of foreground with even a semi circular and symmetric patch of grass... giving a strong sense of depth and distance...
I don't mention light colors and sharpness as all are first rate.
That is excellent job (i'm tempted to say... as usual!)
Greetings
Laurent

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• Floydian (24159)
• [2008-01-01 22:35]
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Hi Peter,
How nice to see the bend like this instead of the normal view. People are most used to see the whole curve, but because i have been there, this is also a view i can appreciate. The vertical composition is making a nice depth as well and the big fat clouds on top dominate the scenery...very nice.
I see it's a scan, you did very well on the scanning...very good work.
Regards, Henk

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• asival (3449)
• [2008-01-01 22:55]

Hi Peter

Perfect POV with good framing ... you're lucky with that light

GJ

Assi

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• besnard (19646)
• [2008-01-01 22:56]

Bonjour Peter
Format bien choisi et qui permet à l'oeil de serpenter au-travers de ce paysage grandiose et sauvage.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

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• robertosalguero (15251)
• [2008-01-01 23:05]

Hello Peter,

This is an aweome natural place. The river at the bottom of the canyon look ver dramatic from this viewpoint. The red rock and the little vegetation also add that special feeling of being away from everything. Nice sharpness and light. Thanks Peter and much joy in the New Year to you and your family :-)

Roberto

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• kiwi_explorer (12063)
• [2008-01-01 23:08]

Hi Peter,
Whew ... looking at the shots taken from this place, it is amazing area indeed for a photo session ... worth visiting next time. These are areas possibly not well known to travel agents. The prominent 'S' curve is a drawcard here but the rugged terrain is just as spectacular. Well captured and composed. Excellent work! tfs and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Regards,
Renier

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• Bruno40 (4818)
• [2008-01-02 0:14]

Hi Peter,
Wonderful scan work... I barely see signs of an scan... maybe on the sky.
Your portrait framing is very original and gives an appropriate effect to the POV chosen. Well done!
I like it a lot... and I love this kind of notes... VERY useful!
TFS
Jorge

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• MarianneS (6059)
• [2008-01-02 0:57]
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Hello Peter,
I first had a look to your superb picture. Then red your note, checked the link you proposed (amazing pictures!) and comes back.
Pfff! It is incredible. I can't change my holidays plans, as I won't leave this year but.. I have another place to add on my 'list of places to visit absolutely'.
TFS. It is wonderful.
Marianne

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• jafadabret (25843)
• [2008-01-02 1:21]

Peter bonjour.
C'est une des plus belles photo de Page. J'aime la lumière qui fait chanter les couleurs. L'eau verte est du meilleur effet parmi tous les tons chauds de la roche.
Jacques

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• donluicu (21397)
• [2008-01-02 2:24]

hi Peter
happy new year!

ice shot, excellent dof, did you use a grad filter or a pp for the background?

nice view from above

regards

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• sayeed_rahman (956)
• [2008-01-02 4:08]

Hey Peter...great shot of the meandering river..the colours are well saturated..love the green against the red rock...the ones on the right are layrered/plated..like mica..which one is this ??

..a very interesting place indeed...from the perspective seems that one can climb down the opening in front to the base..did you try it..? :)

Cheers
Sayeed

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• zeca (16546)
• [2008-01-02 4:49]

Oi Peter!
Desentortou a ferradura? rsrs..
Essas fotos do Arizona são sempre muito bonitas com estas cores tão fortes. Este rio é mesmo belíssimo e oferece muitas oportunidades para fotografia. Começou bem o ano!
Estou em Floripa por uns dias e vamos ver se consigo alguma foto nova, já que depois de tantas fica mais difícil, ainda mais com a family na garupa.
grande abraço com os melhores votos para 2008!
Zeca

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• wishlist (3249)
• [2008-01-02 4:58]

What a beauty!! I relly enjoy the vertical compo giving a stunning dof with the river dividing the fg in 2. Even if it's a scanned shot the quality is excellent with well visible details throughout and the colours vibrant.
Thanks for sharing this Peter
Cheers

Igor

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• jonathan_hart (13914)
• [2008-01-02 5:06]

hi Peter
that place is wonderful :)
the quality is fine, but thanks for the suggestions ;)
the framing is well done,
regards
jo

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• izmirli (243)
• [2008-01-02 7:23]

merhaba dear peter
excellent depth and landscape.well done.
happy new year 2008...
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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• feather (39037)
• [2008-01-02 7:28]
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Well I missed Antelope Canyon AND Horseshoe Bend, so imaging how I feel!! All the way over the Atlantic and the whole continent too.
I guess this is the left side of the horseshoe? Not having seen it with my own eyes it's not easy to connect this with the images of the whole bend. Excellent quality scan with great light/shade contrasts, and vivid colours. Well done
Kath

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• Philippe (8821)
• [2008-01-02 8:17]

Hi, Peter. The green colour of the river contrasts very well with the ochre of the canyon. The foreground creates a good depth in the picture and the S of the bend creates a nice line that we follow towards the background. I had the same kind of feeling as you when I saw pictures on TE, among others the one you posted recently of Mono Lake. When I was in the USA, we just drove by coming from Yosemite and didn't stop a minute. If I went back, I think I would try to stay a few days in the area...

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• guillaumejm (7492)
• [2008-01-02 8:52]

Hello peter
what an impressive point of view!. really sharp and clear even in the distance. I like very much these colours too.

I whish you the best for the new year
JMarc

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• paura (20343)
• [2008-01-02 9:21]

Peter,
Você estava alto, né? O sol também não estava num lugar que de desse alguma ajuda mas você contornou com maestria e o resultado ficou muito bom.

Beleza de trabalho, amigo.

Paulo

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• Dyerco (4981)
• [2008-01-02 9:39]

A beautiful S curve in a landscape is always eye catching I think. Well done Peter. The exposure and DOF is spot on.
Cheers
Phil

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• baba_flies (4086)
• [2008-01-02 10:01]

Salut Peter! Ich hoffe Du bist auch noch gut angekommen, drueben im neuen Jahr, mit Champagner und allem was dazu gehoert. Willkommen! Dein Bild ist schon ziemlich gemein - um ehrlich zu sein. Ich habe gerade Stunden im Web verbracht (und das mit dial up ... ich werde wahnsinnig). Schlussendlich soll man ja planen, wohin die Reise geht im neuen Jahr. Und nun dies! Ich dreh im Kreis, hier und dort, und dann doch wieder lieber nicht, zu weit weg, zu viel im Auto, zu viel Chaos (ich denke an Indien), zu heiss, zu kalt ... ich bleib zu Haus :) Dieser Bend ist schon ein Ding und wie sich der Fluss durch die Landschaft kaempft. Tolle Geschichte, und wie immer grandios ins Szene gesetzt. Das macht die Sache aber auch nicht leichter und ich sehe mich schon dort stehen, oder eben doch nicht? Mit Wintergruss bei minus sieben Grad, Barbara.

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• ruisc_pt (4493)
• [2008-01-02 10:48]

é umpressionante a magia que tu "empresyas" às tuas fotos Peter.
Parabe´ns
Um ab e feliz 2008

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• IgorDeleze (14252)
• [2008-01-02 11:20]

Hello Peter,
Very nice picture with this amazing water color!
The vertical framing fit very well to the landscape.
Greetings.
Igor

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• azleader (785)
• [2008-01-02 12:46]
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• Dpbours (7048)
• [2008-01-02 14:06]
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Hi Peter,

After Henk Meyer posted his Horseshoe Bend photograph, it has become so difficult for anyone to post a decent composition of this location :-). So in that sense, very daring to post this one! Also here amazing detail. Nice. Amazing the colour of the water. Would love to go there one day and challenge Henk with a posting ;-).

Greetings, Dennis

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• stego (13694)
• [2008-01-02 15:23]

Olá Peter,
Como é frequente com as suas fotos, nem sei que dizer em relação a esta. Fico-me dizendo apenas que está estupenda!
Ainda por cima é um scan!!! A única coisa que não ficou excelente foi o céu, mas só quem me dera que os céus dos meus melhores scans ficassem tão bem.
Um abraço, José.

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• JPlumb (3111)
• [2008-01-02 16:25]

Hi Peter, first let me tell you how I appreciate not only the shot, but your description in how to find this place and take the shot itself. I don't know if and when I'll be able to get to Page (hope so) but when I do, I know this will be one shot I will try to duplicate, using my own equipment and techniques of course. This is a beautiful spot. Your shot does it great justice. Your positioning (as I understand it) is unique, and works very well. The colour and contrasts seen in this shot, augmented with that polarizer are awesome. All very nicely captured and presented. I see too that you shot this with film. You've done an excellent job in your scan and PP.

Thanks, John

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• gunbud (16267)
• [2008-01-02 19:37]

Hi Peter,
Fantastic capture of this famous landmark with the beautiful blue sky with its intricate cloud patterns contrasting wonderfully with the deep green of the river and the unique red sandstone cliffs that form the deep canyon. Excellent details and sharpness to this lovely western landscape.
Regards, Tom

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• dinkar (168)
• [2008-01-02 21:05]
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Hi Peter,
I love the colors in this shot. The beautiful green of the river offset against the reddish landscape under an incredibly blue sky. Sharp too!!
Regards
DInkar

Ps. I see you have switched cameras

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• Docarmo (5880)
• [2008-01-02 23:02]

Oi Peter,
Incrível a idéia de profundidade nesta imagem. As cores estão ótimas! Uma imagem impressionante de um POV intrépido!
Parabéns!
MC

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• toto (13369)
• [2008-01-03 1:26]

Belle photo de cette vue superbe sur cette rivière dans le fond de ces magnifiques gorges. Jolies couleurs et bonne netteté, cette eau qui coule doucement nous incite au repos dans cette partie des gorges.Magnifique POV et superbe profondeur de champ.

Je vous souhaite beaucoups de bonheur et de prospérité pour cette année 2008, qu' elle vous soit profitable au point de vue santé et que vous ne manquiez pas d' argents pour mener a bien vos projets.
Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

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• dkeus31 (23398)
• [2008-01-03 1:28]

hello Peter,
a nice variation with great colors.
when you will be in Europe, will it be only near Basel, or also near Belgium?
regards
didier

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• Photo65Net (29403)
• [2008-01-03 2:08]

Peter,
Another great picture from this place I'd love to photograph.
Here you framed it in an original way, not in the classic "full curve pano" way.
I like that, as, even if I know lots of pictures from this place, I haven't seen this picture before !
Regards,
JB.

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• trekks (6870)
• [2008-01-03 5:13]

Not just posting a photo but providing a guide for photographers to find this place, Peter, is a steal. How many of them will flock to catch this place! Nice perspective of lovely landscape in such colors, real nature love. Great work. TFS

bill

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• sowhat (977)
• [2008-01-03 5:15]

Amazing landscape, excellent choice of pov and very beautiful colors.
Here we have a true winter with half a meter of snow, wind and freezing temperatures. Nice to see a stunning warm landscape like this one.
Happy New year,
Ioana

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• MarcT (12053)
• [2008-01-03 7:05]

Hi Peter,
Yet again a beautiful landscape. You've made an impressive picture of this place.
Well done
Marc

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• Charo (15994)
• [2008-01-03 7:30]

Hola Peter,
La vista de este cañón es espectacular, merece la pena visitarlo. Me gusta mucho el verde intenso del agua que contrasta muy bien con la tierra roja y ese bonito cielo lleno de nubes. Bello lugar.
Feliz 2008!!!
Cordialmente
Charo

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• Wandering_Dan (2952)
• [2008-01-03 8:55]

Hi, Peter -

Aside from the very useful advice - I learned about Antelope Canyon myself from TE - this is an incredible picture. The curve of the river leads the eye into the distance, and the choice of vertical was a good one. There is a bit too much purple in the distance, but that's what you see in the West.

Best,
Dan

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• batalay (14244)
• [2008-01-03 10:26]

Hello Peter,

This is truly a magnificent and expansive shot of Horseshoe Bend, and I believe Kathy Marscher has also posted it. The details of the foreground, the depth of field, the colors and resolution all collaborate in making this a most revealing and compelling photograph. I hope that your new year will bring health, happiness, hope and prosperity.

Bulent

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• jwmunro (5942)
• [2008-01-03 12:29]
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Hello Peter -

Nicely done! This just goes to show you that planning and preparation are so important on a trip especially a trip where photography is an important non snapshot element. You know there are many Horseshoe Bends along the Colorado and the other major rivers in the southwest so if one does his homework he can find these vistas where ever he travels. I have never been to this one, but the one up in Horseshoe Bend State Park near Moab is wonderful as is the one on the San Juan above Mexican Hat, Utah. Actually this one is called the Goosenecks. But, you get my point - plan ahead.

Thank you for sharing.

John

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• crckt (6465)
• [2008-01-03 13:06]

Hi Peter,
"PAGE" is on the top of my list. Too bad you didn't visit Antelope canyon, your pics would have been mind blowing! THis one is also a winner. Love the colors and absolutely stunning composition as well.
Regards,
Shaeri

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• riclopes (25649)
• [2008-01-03 19:50]

Olá Peter, gosto sempre muito das tuas notas a descrever os locais relativamente à tua experiência pessoal e a oferecer-nos dicas para os passeios fotográficos. O último parágrafo desta arrancou-me uma gargalhada. Interessante abordagem vertical aqui, bem diferente do normal "U" completo desta vista deslumbrante. Os 28mm não seriam provavelmente suficientes para o apanhar todo... ;-) A qualidade técnica é perfeita como seria normal de esperar, embora este arbusto aqui à frente possa parecer um pouco estranho...é quase como se fosse o ponto de um ponto de interrogação...
Desejo-te um excelente 2008,
ricardo

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• delkoo (23383)
• [2008-01-04 2:01]

hi peter
i am always impressed to see picture of this part of the world, as you know , i live in the flat area, The nature drew and dug a canyon of a rare beauty and your POV Describes us the unlimitedness of it place.

best regards
didier

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• lucasgalodoido (8504)
• [2008-01-04 9:44]

Olá Peter,
que beleza essa foto hein, deu uma ideia de profundidade muito boa, assim como as cores ficaram bem capturadas. Impressioanante como a latitude da captura dos filmes é bem superior as máquina digitais, com certeza aquele paredão ficaria completamente escuro caso fosse feita essa imagem numa camêra digital. Excelente foto!
Parabéns e Abraço!

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• plimrn (15209)
• [2008-01-04 18:45]

Hi Peter,
This composition makes me think that you put a lot of thought into the framing, there is such a sense of balance and harmony. The deep green curves of the river hold center stage, while the FG bush placed so symmetrically seems to punctuate the curve. The close-up detail of the FG rock seems to give greater detail to all of the rock. The distant blue canyon walls make the river seem as if it goes on forever. Then there is that stunning sky and the deep rock V that points to the river. That creative vision clearly pre-dated the D200.
HLJ, Pat

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• jhm (64868)
• [2008-01-05 0:46]

Hello Peter,

I like your S curve between the rocks of the mountains.
Very nice stitching work and splendid panorama view, also the colours are again very well.
Maybe not easy for take, but you did very well.
Thanks for sharing and support to the disapear picture with the two sisters.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

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• hgupta (1126)
• [2008-01-05 8:25]

Peter,

This is really what we call ART. What beautiful color, especially that of the stream. I also loved the contrast and sky looks oh so beautiful.This is perfect.
Regards,

Hemant

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• Merline (5062)
• [2008-01-05 10:11]

Hi Peter, to make it short for a change, thanks for such and interesting note and beautiful picture. An explosion of colors, the sheer beauty of nature shown with a great composition and wonderful light. Great job!

TFS
Have a nice Sunday
Warm regards
Michèle

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• PixelTerror (70124)
• [2008-01-06 0:31]

Hi Peter,
Without the famous curve it seems to be a totally different place, even though it has the famous river snaking between and contasting against the spectacular cliffs. Quality is excellent for a scan.
Have a nice sunday JY

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• carper (51623)
• [2008-01-06 0:50]

a marvelous place Peter,
and a shot taken by a profi, very good vie and a marvelous quality, realy a super photo, good job, have a fantastic weekend.
gr. jaap

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• belido (8384)
• [2008-01-06 4:27]

Olá Peter,

espetacular! É um cenário lindíssimo e você soube aproveitar bem o momento em termos de luminosidade para esse excelente trabalho. O scan está ótimo. Te juro que não conseguiria reconhecer essa foto como de câmera convencional. Parabéns!
Abraço,
Carlos

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• jaywalker (8973)
• [2008-01-06 7:24]

Hi A wonderfully composed photo, the vertical framing is perfect, the gorge creates great depth for the eye to follow, very sharp, excellent natural colours &, clear light with wonderful shadow, you feel as though you are there, kind regards Wilson.

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• German74 (769)
• [2008-01-06 7:41]

Hola Peter, es una belleza de imagen, impresionante el paisaje que nos muestras y los colores y tonos que lograste son excelentes...

Abrazos...

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• Stepan (24868)
• [2008-01-06 23:02]

Wow ! Simply wow !!!
This must be amazing to see that, I mean, to live that !!!
The vertical frame was a really good idea and the light is the best for these colors...
Excellent.
Stéphane

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• doubay (4401)
• [2008-01-07 5:09]

Hi Peter,
ein frohes neues Jahr wünsche ich dir!
Mal wieder eine fantastische Landschaftsaufnahme eine wirklich beindruckenden Ortes. Dein Foto weckt bei mir Erinnerungen an eine tolle Reise durch den us-amerikanischen Südwesten im Jahre 1995. Damals haben wir auch Page besucht. Es hat mir dort ausgesprochen gut gefallen.
Beste Grüße
Andreas

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• Henryk_Bilor (18598)
• [2008-01-08 3:29]

Hi Peter
Nice capture from the other than usual place. Excellent quality and as always beautiful place :).
Regards

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• Flavia (7436)
• [2008-01-12 1:05]

Ol Peter,

Magnifica paisagem. O verde do rio e impressionante e contrasta muito bem com as rochas avermelhadas. Um POV privilegiado e uma composicao muit bem pensada como sempre.

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• mikeo (7497)
• [2008-01-13 6:15]

Hi Peter,

What a shot!
What a place!
What great colours!
Composition, sharpness and POV are superb!

Good job!
Greetings
Aga

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• ayansadhu (1439)
• [2008-01-17 7:38]

Just a total presentation with the "WOW" factor 100% in it.
Nice colors, fantastic exposure and wonderfully calculated POV.

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• keribar (37711)
• [2008-01-17 23:00]

Hello Peter,


Many many thanks for all these details concerning the Parks, I will certainly put a trip to Arizona on my agenda shortly. On teh other hanbd the picture is also rewarding, and I am also glad that there is a parking lot, dirt road or anything will do. For these great views I also take my time, and I understand why this picture is better taken around the midday.
Thanks also for your nice comments about my 1000th post. - Cheers - Izzet

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• Angshu (23874)
• [2008-01-18 1:19]

Hello Peter
This spectacular place has been represented quite well in TE. This IMO represents the left side of the horse shoe bend & if I remember some earlier pictures, there's a horizontal shale/sandstone layer jutting out on the left, which is not there in your shot. I haven't been to this place, so I have to be satisfied seeing this wonder of nature through your eyes. I also see that this is a csnned image. Wonderful quality. I guess light would be difficult to master if it's late in the day (noon onwards) because of the haze. Good work Peter!
Best Regards
Angshu

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• maloutim (2242)
• [2008-02-16 11:28]

Hi Peter!
A fine point of view of Horse-shoe bend! I agree with you that it must make anybody want to travel from anywhere in the world to admire this landscape!
I like the contrast between the blue colour of the sky and the green colour of the river; I like the different colours of the stone too!
Thanks for sharing!
marie louise.