Mesa Verde with Arrow Photo

Photographer’s Note

The snowcapped plateau of Mesa Verde can be seen against the horizon, at left. The big arrow is part of a Wild West theme park, near Cortez. This area is a mile above sea level, & the plateau is about 8000 feet above sea level so the polarizer has accentuated the blue sky.

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snunney (34574) 2009-06-18 6:16

Hello Chris,
The giant arrow makes an interesting and apt addition and contributes much to the feeling of depth. Lovely natural looking colours and superb clarity.

Nicou (44465) 2009-06-18 7:26

Hello,

superbe fimage, le ciel et d'une limpoidité extraordinaire, comme un immense flèche plantée cet belle montagnes en fond les sapins, superbe.

Merci et amitié

Nicou

Waylim (10741) 2009-06-18 9:12

Hi Chris,
Very nice on, I like it. the sky is so perfectly blue, the air seem clear allowing you such an unobstructed view, great details on the plateau with some snow, strong light but you manage it well with good balance and contrasting colors. sure is nostalgia of the wildwest.
Way

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-06-18 13:23

HI Chris
No idea how much 8000ft is, and it depends on foot size anyway ;-) But the image is nice and the sky superb
Have a nice day JY

alvaraalto (5229) 2009-06-18 14:17

Dag Chris,

This must be the land of the Indians. I like this big arrow in this fascinating landscape.
This week I was to an hilarious screenplay of a befriend actor where he was playing an Indian. Your picture should have been an appropriate décor.

Groet Rob

leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-06-18 17:24

Hi Chris,

I can imagine the size of the arc.
Very good capture. The fence create a effect of depth. Excellent colors and light.

Greetings
Leonor

dareco (17104) 2009-06-18 22:26

Another very interesting post. Very good colors and detail. Good pov. TFS

danyy (68454) 2009-06-18 23:53

Bonjour Chris,
un endroit vraiment très spécial que tu nous offes avec un ciel d'un bleu magnifique, il doit faire chaud là bas.
Un excellent cadrage pour moi avec ce chemin repoussé à droite et de la profondeur avec ces basses montanges en BG

Best regards.
Daniel.

Graal (57631) 2009-06-19 0:22

Bonjour Chris,
an interesting reportage from Colorado. Unusual arrow, good presentation of place and composition of photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Budapestman (41530) 2009-06-19 1:28

Hi Chris,
Spectacular shot of this place with beautiful colours and lights, the details are attractive and interesting, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

Cretense (55620) 2009-06-19 5:05

Hello Chris!

Great landscape photography, great compoisition and framing great capture of this barrier an the fence! Flawless light managment, brilliant colours, great use of the polarizer! Congratulations!

Hercules

Silvio1953 (41390) 2009-06-19 11:42

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastioc mesa with splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

gunbud (27755) 2009-06-19 19:51

Hi Chris,
The famous arrow makes and excellent lead-in to this lovely vista.
The sky is an incrdible vivid shade of blue for the lovely plateau to stand out against.
Regards, Tom

berek (28838) 2009-06-19 22:14

Hi Chris,
interesting view from Colorado. you managed strong sun light very good. nice composition too. take care.
Have a Nice Weekend.
Burak

pierrefonds (26069) 2009-06-25 4:44

Hi Chris,

The curve of the road is an asset to the composition. The trees and the arrow are framing well the road. The point of view takes our eyes toward the mountains in the background which is giving depth to the photo. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors of the scenery. Have a nice day.

Pierre