close iframe icon
approved icon rockymichaelson avatar
rockymichaelson
20150929-IMG_0930
Banner

20150929-IMG_0930



behind the lens badge

Chilling on the edge.

Chilling on the edge.
Read less
cameraCanon EOS 6D

settings ISO 100 Shutter 1/25 

upload_dateDec, 2015

Views

1434

Likes

Awards

Top Shot Award 22
Featured
Contest Finalist in Lens Flares Photo Contest
Peer Award
djalmaarmelin keithart Tudorof davidjprosser billmartin_2615 ileanaandreagmezgavinoser NancyFlemingPhotography +65
Top Choice
jlconner9 charlottecarolinemaranialbagnac donnaboudreau Hulananni 7805_6259 bhavishamehta spportster +17
Superb Composition
lukeanderton melanieerijkers Dieseldog mariodestefano SoniaGallery Anonomous christopherleeking +16
Absolute Masterpiece
actionscripter ameliarinaldi danishali faithmorales caoimhecondon LisaGaff dlr85 +12
Magnificent Capture
Beegirl Mike_Halward rserball AmandaCapehartPhotography FrancoisHorne MarciPotts
Outstanding Creativity
HannahBanana90 ashleyjohnson_1670 woody210 mariestojanov ArtphotoCarineEricVilley Alshera
Superior Skill
hannahtogo Rick-Yura adiralston Geesdigital
All Star
shaundasmithroberts mdwaheed LeeHuang LucyCMorr

Top Ranks

Anything People Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Anything People Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Flares 101 Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Flares 101 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
One With Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
View more
One With Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
One With Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
The Sunlight Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Sunlight Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Wide Angle In Nature Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Wide Angle In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
I Love Photography Photo ContestTop 20 rank
I Love Photography Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Dramatic Light In Nature Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Dramatic Light In Nature Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Man In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Dramatic Light In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Man In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 3
Far Far Away Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Sweeping Landscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 20 rank
Man In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Far Far Away Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Sweeping Landscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 20 rank week 2
Man In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Sweeping Landscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 20 rank week 1
Creative Travels Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Creative Travels Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Creative Travels Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 1Top 20 rank
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 1Top 30 rank week 2
Summer Adventures Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Summer Adventures Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 1Top 20 rank week 1
Summer Adventures Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
The Golden Moment Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Golden Moment Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 3
Connecting With Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Connecting With Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Celebrating Nature Photography Day Photo Contest 2016Top 30 rank
Lens Flares Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Lens Flares Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Cliffs Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Cliffs Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Cliffs Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Secret Canyons Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Secret Canyons Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1

Categories

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#canyons #rocks #river #sunsets
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

My son and I traveled specifically to Arizona to the magnificent horseshoe bend of the Colorado River. It's near Page Arizona.

Time

I timed my arrival to coincide with the setting sun. There are many good spots along the rim, but I tried to position myself so I could take full advantage of the rays of the setting sun and the majestic rock.

Lighting

I tried to center my exposure between the sun the the bottom of the canyon so as not to lose some of the detail of the canyon depth and still get the desired sun glare.

Equipment

I was using a canon 6D with a Rokinon 2.8/14mm mounted on a manfrotto tripod. I was also using a remote shutter to avoid any camera shake.

Inspiration

This particular photo has been on my bucket list for some time. While I did take some without any people in the frame, I really liked the way these individuals added depth and emotion to the scene. Everyone soaking in the grandeur of the moment.

Editing

I only needed to do a small amount of work in lightroom for this shot. I needed to bring back some detail and color in the sky because of the need to maintain the detail near the river. I tried to match the natural color and texture of the rock and river.

In my camera bag

If I'm going after landscapes, I always carry my Canon 6D with a Canon F4.0/24-105mm. It's such a versatile lens that I can't imagine going anywhere without it. It's pretty much a permanent fixture on my camera. I also have grown to love the Rokinon F2.8/14mm manual. It's a bit tricky to get used to, but the rewards are worth it. If I'm after wild life, I carry a canon 7D with a canon 100-400mm F4.5-5.6. It needs a lot of light but with the cropped sensor of the 7D, it can really get you close to the action.

Feedback

First of all, I received a lot of great tips from the masters right here on ViewBug. I know, a shameless plug, but it's the truth. There is no substitute for solid basics. Learn what equipment was used and camera settings etc. Get yourself a good solid tripod and a remote shutter. Many a good landscape shots have been ruined by being soft on the focus. Sharpness and clarity give your work that something extra. Last of all, be patience and leave room for new ideas as you watch the light change with the setting sun.

See more amazing photos, follow rockymichaelson

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.