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Red Rock Faces


Red Rock Faces
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Copyright: Kathy Marscher (kmarscher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 80 N: 502] (2825)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-16 8:36
Viewed: 607
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One last look into the horseshoe bend section of the Colorado River before making the hike back to the trail head and life away from the red rocks. There is an awesome feeling standing on these rock faces, making a life long impression on the psyche.

This little description taken from website:
http://www.travelsw.com/southwest-trips/southwest-trips-arizona/horseshoe.htm

"This is a side trip that doesn't cost anything but a little effort while you're at Lake Powell in Northern Arizona. It's a 3/4 mile hike from the parking area, which is just off highway 89 south of Page.
Horse Shoe Bend is another of Mother Nature's little tricks in a whole world of sandstone and slick rock tricks that result in some of the weirdest, and neatest, formations in the west. This is Glen Canyon and the Colorado River downstream from Glen canyon Dam, which holds back Lake Powell. It is within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. And it's worth taking a camera.

Drive about 4 miles south of Page on 89 to a short blacktop road that goes off to the west. It's 2 tenths of a mile south of mile marker 545. If you're a GPS nut, the turn-off is: N 36-52-38.2, W 111-33-03.9. The view point is: N 36-52-45.1, W 111-30-38.25. Once you get to the coordinates for the viewpoint, we strongly advise you not to go any farther west...there's a 500 foot drop. The trail only goes to the top of the canyon, there is no way down to the river that we know of...unless you have a parachute and a death wish.

The trail has some steep ups and downs and some deep sand. Even those in the worst of shape, though, can make it if you take your time. For Pete's sake, watch the little kids at the edge.

Take the widest lens you have to shoot pictures. The above pic was taken with a fisheye lens. The best time of day, when the sun is on the complete curve of the river, is between about noon and 2 PM.'
Tubularek, Manuel1982, atsouth, berseph, Nolme, fabio_ts, Davidwh, leo61, macondo has marked this note useful
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Unreal yet realistic. Spectacular view.

Hi Kathy,
great landscape shot with fantastic interplay between sun and shadow. Colours and POV are excellent as well.
TFS
Regards
Manuel

hi, incredible colors, i like the composition and the lighting with the contrasting area in shadow.

regards

The colors here are beautiful. I love the reflection in the river below.
It's quite an amazing viewpoint.

Kathy, I must say there are some incredible landscapes in the opening pages of your gallery - Arizona and Iceland. Wonderful sharpness and color here. Great note. regards, c

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  • Nolme Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 127 W: 14 N: 418] (3089)
  • [2008-03-16 12:23]

Belle profondeur de champ et une réflection magnifique de ce grand canyon.

Stunning picture Kathy, an evocative landscape so well captured and composed by you, really a fine work, congrats!!

have a nice week,
Fabio.

Hi Kathy,
The colours are just amazing! I again stand in awe of the beauty of mother nature. The scale of the place is hard to fathom....it must be amazing to be there in person.Nicely composed with though, perfectly balanced light and I like how the river curves round.Been a while...TFS.
Regards, David

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3558 W: 316 N: 6976] (29702)
  • [2008-03-19 11:56]

Hi Kathy!
There are many great stiched versions of the whole bend here at TE but I like this deatail view too.A very good exposure with fine details at this unique rockformations.
Great depth and good contrast with the blue of the water.
Regards,leo

Hi Kathy.
I'm glad I caught up with this last stupendous shot from the canyon. The colour is astounding, and reminds me a bit of Ayers Rock at sunset. The winding river is breathtakingly far down and contains a marvellous reflection. Your viewpoint was very good here, with the foreground rock on the left, and the effect of the river curling around the bend, creating a great sense of depth.
Very nicely done.
Regards,
Andrew

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 68 N: 1268] (6415)
  • [2008-03-29 18:13]

Hi Kathy,
Awesome colors you've got here in this shot, especially the red. I would be so lost in a place like this, this is nature at its very best. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Shaeri

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