Delicate Reflection, Moon [Contest Winner Pool August 2005 Nature Photography and Landscapes]
Uploaded: August 26, 2005 09:46:43
Finally a different perspective on the famous icon. I arrived on a cloudy day, hoping to find an atmosphere or an unsual mood to create an image different from a million others taken here. I realized it when I descended into the "bowl" and found these tiny pools from rain earlier that day. I knew that with a very wide angle and calm conditions the arch could be captured, reflected. Amazingly the skies cleared later that day on the eve of the full moon which rose above the arch an hour before sunset. I raced out to the pools again, to find three dozen photographers perched on the typical spot on the hill shooting the arch against the la sals and clear skies. I think they wondered why I was down below, but no one followed. Canon 17-40L, 3 stop ND Grad, Fuji Velvia.
Stephanie Laird August 26, 2005
Wonderful Marc! #300747Jessica L. Richard August 26, 2005
gorgous image, great color and reflection! #1770383Colette M. Metcalf August 26, 2005
Gorgeous, Marc!! #1770738Chris Macer August 26, 2005
Wonderful colors and reflection, Marc! #1771634Ken Grooms August 27, 2005
I have never seen this perspective - even when I was there! FANTASTIC! #1774955Kirsi Bertolini August 30, 2005
How can one single out the best image in your gallery? You have some stunning creations and I love the detailed explanations! These pictures are taken in such a powerful landscape and colored and worked so beatifully!I'm glad I decided to check your work, there is plenty for me to study! This one is another winner in my book! The other photographers at the scene do not have your perspective and talent, I'm sure!
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Donna W. Neal September 05, 2005
Hi Marc, I just took a look at your gallery and oh my what BEAUTIFUL shots!Sandra Freyler September 23, 2005
Breathtaking view! Very beautiful Marc! #1872010Melissa L. Zavadil September 23, 2005
Congrats Marc!! WTG!! This is so beautiful and such a wonderful perspective and colors!! I just love the way the rock curls at the top (from your perspective)!! I love to go where the other photographers arn't!!! LOVE IT!! I LOVE YOUR THINKING ON THIS TOO!! #1872539Alton I. Vance September 23, 2005
Absolutely brilliant! I've been there to take pictures of this same arch but never saw the opportunity for this one. WOW! Great job. - Alton Vance #1872757Jill Odice September 24, 2005
Congrats Marc:-) #1873418KHAWLA Haddad September 24, 2005
Cathy Barrows September 24, 2005
congrats!...gorgeous #1875452Sandy Landon September 24, 2005
This is incredible!!! Congratulations and I am sure it will go on to the next round!!! #1876051Jill Battaglia September 25, 2005
Excellent! Congrats Marc! #1883189Laura Clay-Ballard November 15, 2005
i cannot believe there's not a winner's icon underneath this gorgeous! incredibly gorgeous! image! #2080564Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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