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The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on April 16, 2020, 07:21:43 am

Title: Canyonlands
Post by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on April 16, 2020, 07:21:43 am
From 18 months ago, taken during my epic journey all the way across America to many of the places that MR went to in his video journals - and what a fantastic photographic holiday I had, so thanks Michael  :)

Dave
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Bob_B on April 16, 2020, 07:50:40 am
Very nice, esp. those beautiful reflections
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Post by: guido on April 16, 2020, 09:53:21 am
Lovely work Dave!
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Post by: francois on April 16, 2020, 10:53:01 am
Perfect sky and reflections. Conditions were just right for those majestic rock formations.
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Post by: langier on April 16, 2020, 11:00:47 pm
Nicely done, Dave! Makes me longing to go back someday...
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on April 19, 2020, 02:36:46 pm
Thanks everyone  :)

Nicely done, Dave! Makes me longing to go back someday...

Yes me to, but this time we are also going to do the entire West coast of America from top to bottom and all points in between if we can - fingers crossed etc...

Dave
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Peter McLennan on April 20, 2020, 12:19:15 am
Thanks everyone  :)

Yes me to, but this time we are also going to do the entire West coast of America from top to bottom and all points in between if we can - fingers crossed etc...

Dave

I hope you do.  You deserve it.

Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: earlybird on April 24, 2020, 11:08:08 pm
This picture is beautiful. The colors are inspiring.

May I ask where in the canyondlands you found this setting?
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on April 25, 2020, 12:46:27 pm
This picture is beautiful. The colors are inspiring.

May I ask where in the canyondlands you found this setting?

Thanks for that Earlybird and yes of course I am more than happy to show you where I took this pano shot, so here is a linked view that will show you exactly where I jumped out of my car to take this shot - just go around (or over) the fence and setup in front of this smallish body of water on a calm day, as the sun is starting to go down on your right as you look down the length of this small man made lake - Go Here (https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0794576,-109.5663364,3a,75y,129h,95.53t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sFflkKkPOBG730Ab3aLJsuw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)

..and don't forget to show us your version of this scene, when you do get chance to go out and take it of course  ;)

Dave
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: maddogmurph on April 25, 2020, 02:56:37 pm
Peaceful and serene. Feels slow and quiet.
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Peter McLennan on April 25, 2020, 05:25:06 pm
I am more than happy to show you where I took this pano shotGo Here (https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0794576,-109.5663364,3a,75y,129h,95.53t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sFflkKkPOBG730Ab3aLJsuw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)

I LOVE that road.  Been down it a few times.  So glad you found it!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PECkBPA4tM46xtLg2YaKV7_tF6XQgWQ91X3fWvq9cSKmoiQceAFm0St-OhYpU3JU-DEfoqh2KpC4lWEDNmTx3BIq9ARkZCtfPNQqjxG0XUtgojmioBBYPyFSm15b-_DIbe3-JheH7A=w2400)

Just short of the Needles District on that very same road.
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Post by: Paulo Bizarro on April 26, 2020, 03:54:33 am
Wonderful.
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Post by: francois on April 26, 2020, 06:44:02 am
What a place to enjoy the evening!
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Post by: RSL on April 26, 2020, 08:04:16 am
Ahhhh... Relaxation. A fine shot, Peter.
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Post by: earlybird on April 26, 2020, 11:53:33 pm
Hi Dave,
 Thanks for sharing the info. I commend your eye and vision, I have driven by that reservoir many times, and often stopped to watch ducks, but never imagined that a composition such as you made was there to be realized. Well done!

 Thank you!

 
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on April 27, 2020, 12:41:34 pm
Hi Dave,
 Thanks for sharing the info. I commend your eye and vision, I have driven by that reservoir many times, and often stopped to watch ducks, but never imagined that a composition such as you made was there to be realized. Well done!

 Thank you!

No problem and thank you so much  :)

I LOVE that road.  Been down it a few times.  So glad you found it!

Lovely shot of you enjoying being in that area Peter, and if only we could all have the opportunity of being there right this minute, I imagine it would lead to quite a few beverages being consumed with much smiling and merriment, as well as lots of photography related stories being shared around the campfire etc.

Thanks again everyone  :D

Dave
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: maddogmurph on April 27, 2020, 06:13:32 pm
I LOVE that road.  Been down it a few times.  So glad you found it!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PECkBPA4tM46xtLg2YaKV7_tF6XQgWQ91X3fWvq9cSKmoiQceAFm0St-OhYpU3JU-DEfoqh2KpC4lWEDNmTx3BIq9ARkZCtfPNQqjxG0XUtgojmioBBYPyFSm15b-_DIbe3-JheH7A=w2400)

Just short of the Needles District on that very same road.
Anybody got anything from Druid Arch down there? I took my jeep a little ways back in there, then decided I loved her too much to break her...
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Peter McLennan on April 27, 2020, 09:30:04 pm
Anybody got anything from Druid Arch down there? I took my jeep a little ways back in there, then decided I loved her too much to break her...

Not me, that's for sure.  I just searched it on Google Maps.  I have high clearance, but 2WD and a non-locking diff. 

Ain't gonna happen unless I walk.
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: MattBurt on April 28, 2020, 12:37:42 am
Beautiful! I have not been down to that part of the park for many years. I usually wind up closer to Moab but this reminds me I need to get back to the Needles District.
Title: Re: Canyonlands
Post by: Peter McLennan on April 28, 2020, 09:35:24 pm
I LOVE that road.  Been down it a few times.  So glad you found it!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PECkBPA4tM46xtLg2YaKV7_tF6XQgWQ91X3fWvq9cSKmoiQceAFm0St-OhYpU3JU-DEfoqh2KpC4lWEDNmTx3BIq9ARkZCtfPNQqjxG0XUtgojmioBBYPyFSm15b-_DIbe3-JheH7A=w2400)

Just short of the Needles District on that very same road.

Here's where I shot that image.  An absolutely superb, free BLM lands unofficial campsite.  Easy access to any vehicle.

 38°10'52.77"N    109°40'6.75"W

Just don't be there occupying the prime site when I next show up!  :)