The Canyon Beach Photo

Photographer’s Note

Just north of the Grand Canyon across the Utah border is Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This photo was taken there, and I just lough the red eroded mountains in the background just over the lake.

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SKOYA (99) 2008-08-12 14:57

Beautiful composition but very poor quality, it look as if this were taken wih a camera phone not a camera.

phwall (5570) 2008-08-15 15:28

Hi Greg,
First, please don't be discouraged by negative comments, the whole idea of being a member on TE is to learn how to improve your photography. If you look at some of the first few posts of the wonderful photographers on this site you'll see they too made some basic errors when they first started.
It serves nobody for members to make sarcastic comments regarding members efforts, or the camera they use.

Now your photo, I like the way you've thought about what you are trying to show, the composition is good, the low POV makes the most of the foreground, your horizon is straight (a common mistake made by even the most experiencd members) and the subject is interesting. The only thing letting you down is sharpening. When you are dealing with small frame sizes it is essential to sharpen your image as the last step before posting.
I've had a look through your gallery and you've got some really good stuff there
Keep posting.
Cheers
Peter

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