Zion Reflection Photo

Photographer’s Note

Those aware of my gallery may wonder what I've been smoking - like, I posted pictures from our visit to Zion National Park in 2007, why another one now? Well I ran across this image the other day and it sort of jumped out at me, so I took a closer look and decided to post it today. I liked the quiet ambience of this spot off the main road and although the trees obscure the view, I also liked the reflections. For more of my images, click HERE

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Signal-Womb (11600) 2009-06-21 6:12

Hi Gerald, great shot! I like how you composed this one with the mirrored image of the cliffs in the water.

Regards Steve..

belido (16065) 2009-06-21 6:37

Hi Gerald,

great use of the vertical framing and refelction. The place looks really beautiful and your photo is a good representation of it. Very good job on the exposure management and on the natural lighting!
Regards,
Carlos

COSTANTINO (22205) 2009-06-21 6:56

Hello
This is a nice photo divorsed into two different parties.From the one part the rocks,the small river
into the meedle and the rest with the reflection.many shots in one..You chose a very good angle which gives nice perspective,,
lovely colours
natural colours
regards and compliments
Costantino

lctan (1053) 2009-06-21 7:11 [Comment]

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ChrisJ (69588) 2009-06-21 7:18

Hi Gerald

I drove past the northern Utah entrance to Zion Park in November 2008 in a Greyhound bus, but it was $135 US for an expensive daytrip from Las Vegas, so I ended up missing it. Here, I can see what I missed. Tfs!

Graal (57278) 2009-06-21 8:19

Hi Gerald,
beautiful nature. Great shot and composition with the reflections. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

xuaxo (5637) 2009-06-21 8:41

Hi Gerald,
Little water with a great reflection. Wonderful landscape and ambiance.
Greetings,
Francisco

dta (4418) 2009-06-21 9:29

Hello Gerald ,
Very nice POV , to show us this wonderful place . Excellent management of light . And the bonus of the fine reflection .
Regards

avene (10886) 2009-06-21 14:59

hi Gerald,
this lokks a little like the Riverside walk just before the Narrows :) lace feels unusually calm for Zion, and that's what I like a lot. the tree in the foreground adds nice depth, and reflection of the "signature" red clifs is a nice touch.

best,
Kristine

yedirenk (7145) 2009-06-21 19:08

Hi Gerald,
very impressive natural details in the superb vertical frame.vivid colours and reflections are excellent.very nice presentation.well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

lestans (15406) 2009-06-21 23:24

Hi Gerald!!
this park is so beautiful, and the mountain reflection is really a jewel!!
Fantastic colors and framing, bravo!
Livia

delkoo (33966) 2009-06-22 0:32

hi gerald,
I definitely like your POV in this shot ... it provides such good perspective. light , colors and composition are simply superb.

didier

Nicou (43889) 2009-06-22 0:46

Hello,

Il fallait aller le chercher ce reflet, fantastique, quelle couleur de la roche ce rouge dans ce bleu, une vrai merveille, mangigique image.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

snunney (34130) 2009-06-22 1:15

Hello Gerald,
A fine composition drawn from the archives. I like the feeling of peace of calm and the lovely reflections. The rich red rocks make a fine contrast with the lush greenery. Thanks for sharing.

Dyerco (8866) 2009-06-22 3:29

Hi Gerald
Such a delightful and well balanced shot. The light was nicely handled and the tree hanging across the river was well placed in the scene. We are heading down that way in late August. I shall look for this spot.
Phil

Graymond (220) 2009-06-22 8:06

Really nice elements in this shot Gerald. Good color and composition, especially the reflection of the cliffs. Exposure, shooting from shade to light is solid as well.

Cricri (42835) 2009-06-22 9:49

Hi Gerald
Bon format et utilisation des reflets en cadrage, beau contraste des couleurs, une très belle présentation
Good evening
cricri
PS)merçi pour les conseils...

gunbud (27547) 2009-06-22 16:47

Hi Gerald,
The red sandstone cliffs look magnificent in their natural farme of green trees and vivid blue sky.
The vertical format works very well here and the stunning reflection was well thought out.
Regards, Tom

Cretense (54906) 2009-06-23 4:49

Hello Gerald!

Very impressive landscape photography, genuine framing and composition, excellent reflection! Flawless light managment and beautiful colour pallete! Great overall definition! Congratulations!

Hercules

cdmonson (2751) 2009-06-23 15:27

Hi Gerald:

Very nice shot. Zion is one of my favorite places on earth. I love the reflection. Hard to find in the Utah desert. Exposure's also excellent--seems like it would be a bit hard given the light conditions. However, the image is tilted quite a bit to the left. If you look at the cliff wall and its reflection, they don't perfectly line up. Otherwise, great shot.

Clark

danyy (68008) 2009-06-23 23:17

Bonjour Gerald,
Zion est un endroit extraordinaire, une vraie mine inépuisable pour les photographes. On y fait des panoramiques très touristiques, ou alors, comme ici, des vues plus personnelles et intimes en jouant avec les couleurs et les reflets.
Belle palette de teintes vives dans des lumières nien gérées; un excellent POV pour placer au mieux ces reflets.
All the best.

Daniel

stego (22336) 2009-06-24 11:51

Hi Gerald,
Really beautiful, you had a good eye for catching an unusual reflection. the saturation introduced by the subdued light creates a wonderful effect. I like also the contrasts of colours (red stone, blue sky and reflection, green of the trees and bushes), the compo and their abundant "triangles" and, finally, the intrinsic beauty of the view, of course.
Regards,
José

Clementi (42935) 2009-06-24 13:21

Ciao Gerald,
a perfect of the vertical format, I like the diagonal of the mountain, magnificent the reflexes and the colors.Your polarizer work very well
Giorgio

feather (49848) 2009-06-24 14:40

It's surprising what you come across when you start to sort through past work. Like you I love reflections of all kinds and this one works very well for something a bit different. Well done
Kath

Bluejeans (31613) 2009-06-25 5:20

Ola Gerald,
Um reflexo muito bem conseguido neste pequeno lago, as rochas tem um tom de vermelho muito bonito faz um contraste com o azul magnifico , boas cores , bom uso da foto na vertical , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jhm (81719) 2009-06-26 4:24

Hello Gerald,

You chose a nice vertical frame, the strong blue reflection in the small puddle care for extra colour.
Lovely image with superb composition and beautiful details.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

fserajian (4451) 2009-06-27 0:00

Hi Gerald,

Lovely shot, excellent capture of the reflection and a well chosen pov. tfs

Fara

dareco (17024) 2009-06-27 22:21

I'm glad you found this, it's great!! Very nice reflections, a beautiful blue sky and I love the scenery. Excellent detail. TFS

plimrn (19558) 2009-06-29 6:53

Hi Gerald,
It jumped out of the thumbnail at me too!! The diagonal line of the rocks reflected in the creek below with the strong color contrasts make a composition that has both a balanced harmony and forceful appeal.

Sorry I'm so slow replying,
HLJ, Pat

marietom (31780) 2009-07-22 14:38

hello Gérald,

Jolis reflets, bien captés.
Bonne soirée
Marie

jemaflor (38867) 2009-08-25 9:32

Hi Gerald,
Well managed with these contrasts of light, nice reflections and colors, a pleasant place, good vertical format.

Waylim (10717) 2009-09-02 20:29

Hi Gerald,
This reminded me that I needed to revisit this park soon and not just passing by. I have been here a dozen of times, but many time are just stop for the night or just passing by, The couple of time I really stay for a couple of day was long ago before the digital age anyway, so I don't really have a good shot of it yet. This one is wonderful the reflection us really wonderful. Good shot.
Way