The guard of Monument Valley Photo

Photographer’s Note

We stopped by one of the many winter-abandoned shops along the entrance to Monument Valley (in December there is almost not a soul), when this bull came threatening us. The whether was still chili but fortunately no snow to be seen and a nice clear sky. I used a circular polarizer, and a neutral graduate (it was noon).

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Floydian (30970) 2006-12-15 11:55

Hi Marcello,
One of my favorite places in the US. You composed a picture that we don't see often, and that is very refreshing. 99% people of the people (including myself) stands on the road to make that famous composition leading all the way up. You did something elase and i really like that. Including the hill in the foreground, and as extra bonus a cow is very good. Maybe you should crop it even a bit more to get rid of that empty space on the right and a tiny bit in the foreground to put more accent on the road and the hill.
There is also a dustspot on your sensor (top left) but that is easy to correct.
Nevertheless a very good exposed and composed image which i really like...good work..!!
Have a nice weekend, Henk

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miuky (3335) 2006-12-15 12:10

Hy Marcelo
Exellent composition!!
great colours and dof too:)
Regards, M.

euryan (8349) 2006-12-15 13:34

Great shot Marcelo, I like how you have captured this cow looking straight into the camera. The lighting is interesting. You did very well, considering this was taken at noon. I agree with Henk, perhaps a tighter crop might look even better.
Take care,
Ryan

scalerman (25747) 2006-12-15 14:21

Marcelo: tiny details which part this shot from the plethora of MV shots here on TE: the cows, the aircraft, and that linear stretch of asphalt... this one is different and well managed with your Nikon... best, c