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Virgin River in Zion
Virgin River in Zion
ErikTurner


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Ansel Adams II (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 35-135mm f/4-5.6 USM
Location: Zion National Park, Utah
Date: Jan 14, 2009
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Landscape, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jan 15, 2009

 This shot was captured in the afternoon of the last day of my trip to Zion NP. Due to the brush in front of me and my available lens choice, I needed to frame this shot in this orientation, though I think it almost works even though its a landscape because of the shape of the main feature. At this size it is not too apparent, but it is actually a bit soft- which I am very disappointed at... I didn't have time to come back with my tripod, as we were on our way out of the park :(

Note that my camera's clock was off- the picture was captured yesterday (1/14)- I've corrected the clock now- I hope this doesn't DQ me!

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Thanks for the comments- I think I've learned a lot from this first contest. I agree now that the border doesn't quite work, and I definitely agree that the bottom is too dark. I was so excited by how the mountain turned out that I didn't step back and look at the whole picture. Thanks!

Statistics
Place: 75 out of 219
Avg (all users): 5.6946
Avg (commenters): 6.1667
Avg (participants): 5.5000
Avg (non-participants): 5.7888
Views since voting: 919
Views during voting: 382
Votes: 239
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/27/2009 09:11:27 AM
nice but a bit too dark
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/24/2009 12:26:29 PM
Nice
 01/24/2009 10:59:01 AM
Nice shot with good detail on the mountain. The lower half of shot is a little dull in comparison though, you could really have helped it out with some selective dodging and burning, especially of the river itself.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/22/2009 07:22:03 PM
This is a great shot, but the border spoils it in my opinion. It's still in my top 10 but I think it'll just miss out on a ribbon. I think a solid border would have worked better.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/22/2009 07:06:37 PM
good tonal range, good comp...not to hot on the border.
 01/22/2009 08:59:18 AM
needs more contrast.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/21/2009 10:11:02 AM
note to self: add comment later
 01/21/2009 12:16:09 AM
breathtaking......beautiful!


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