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Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« on: August 25, 2012, 09:06:02 pm »

Here's an older image I recently re-processed for a photo submission.  I made the image in December, 2007 as a winter storm rapidly approached Canyonlands NP.  This is not a black and white or sepia image.  There was very little color present and I kept the image in its native color as I preferred the hint of warmth to the cool black and white presentation.

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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2012, 09:12:43 pm »

Simply superb!!! The best one I've seen on this site in a long while!

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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2012, 10:36:43 pm »

Simply superb!!! The best one I've seen on this site in a long while!
Wow! Likewise!
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2012, 03:31:42 am »

...I kept the image in its native color as I preferred the hint of warmth to the cool black and white presentation.

Amazing. Great composition, timing and processing.

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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2012, 05:48:10 am »

Exceptional! One of the best images I've seen from Green River Overlook.
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2012, 08:36:06 am »

A spectacular moment captured and re-created in spectacular fashion - nicely done!

I know it is often heresy to mention it, but have you any though to cropping about 1/8 to 1/5 off the bottom? That being said, a screen representation at this small size doesn't do it justice, so there may be detail there (below the strong diagonal starting from the lower left) that I can't see. If there is detail, consider bringing it out slightly. If not, the negative space doesn't seem to add to the dynamic of the photograph as my eye keeps getting drawn to it to see if there is anything there.

Thanks for sharing!!
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2012, 10:19:51 am »

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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2012, 10:47:20 am »

We should all live so long as to get this shot...truly lovely light!
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2012, 11:07:21 am »

We should all live so long as to get this shot...truly lovely light!

And bravery! I'd be hunkered down in my SUV long before this image presented itself. This great image has convinced me to take more chances. So if you don't see me posting any more...
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2012, 11:23:11 am »

Wonderful image.
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2012, 12:57:58 pm »

Saw this image and red the post on your blog. It's an amazing photo! And it was a good read aswell.

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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2012, 01:49:20 pm »

Evocative....worth a long look...
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2012, 04:14:10 pm »

I will just add my congratulations to the chorus.

Well done!

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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2012, 02:57:38 am »

For atmosphere/tension...very impressive. All to infrequently the weather provides something really special you were there on this occasion and had the skill to capture/process it very well indeed....great joy love the image.
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2012, 06:15:30 am »

Amazing image!!!
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2012, 04:08:22 pm »

I love the treatment you gave this image!  Very well done.
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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2012, 04:45:45 pm »

I am humbled by all the very kind comments about my image. Thank you for taking the time to view the photo and leave a comment. Very much appreciated!

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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2012, 06:27:49 pm »

A spectacular moment captured and re-created in spectacular fashion - nicely done!

I know it is often heresy to mention it, but have you any though to cropping about 1/8 to 1/5 off the bottom? That being said, a screen representation at this small size doesn't do it justice, so there may be detail there (below the strong diagonal starting from the lower left) that I can't see. If there is detail, consider bringing it out slightly. If not, the negative space doesn't seem to add to the dynamic of the photograph as my eye keeps getting drawn to it to see if there is anything there.

Thanks for sharing!!

I'm with Terry on this one.  The image is amazing, but the red rocks at the bottom keep pulling my eye away from the rest of the image, wondering what's there.  It's likely a small .jpg just doesn't do it justice.

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Re: Approaching Storm at Green River Overlook, Utah
« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2012, 03:04:36 pm »

Wow! I really like this image. I have to say, I thought it was sepia toned at first, and liked that approach. I am surprised that the scene itself was "sepia only".
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