East Mitten Sunset
The setting sun gently kisses East Mitten in Arizona's Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Although the rock formation represents a mitten, the native Navajo pe...
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The setting sun gently kisses East Mitten in Arizona's Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Although the rock formation represents a mitten, the native Navajo people believe the monuments are ancient spirits that watch over and protect the valley.
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travismorhardt
February 02, 2015
Thanks! Sometimes it's good to get a little history lesson now and then :)
john_arsenault
June 04, 2016
a clean simple composition with wonderfully subtle colors; it makes me feel like i am standing right there with you; great job!
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Location
I took this photo while on a road trip through Utah and northern Arizona. I stopped at the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park that straddles the Utah-Arizona border and spent the day there taking photographs.Time
This photo was taken during sunset. I had hiked out on a 3-mile loop trail and set up to take photos of the fading light on the hoodoos.Lighting
The lighting was spectacular! The sun was setting behind me and as it grew closer to the horizon, it would cast different shadows and shine brilliant light on the hoodoos.Equipment
I used a tripod and a remote so I could use a slower shutter speed and eliminate any movement.Inspiration
Spending the day in the park was tough because it was a really bright and sunny day and therefor cast a lot of shadows on the landscape, making it difficult to get any real good photo. So I decided to stay longer and wait for sunset to really capture the grandeur of the whole area. Something about deserts and sunsets!Editing
I played with contrast a little bit to show the light from the sun a little better on the formation.In my camera bag
Usually, I don't carry very much with me - a micro-fiber cloth, a duster and a few lens filters. I don't like having the extra baggage with me when I hike. I shoot with a Nikon d3300 and have an 18-55 mm kit lens and a 55-300 mm Nikor that I use for most of my wildlife shots.Feedback
For low or fading light conditions, a tripod is a must if you want a clear picture with little or no noise. A remote can help reduce noise and blur in your photos as well. Above all else though is patience. The light may not be perfect the moment you set up to take a photo, but if you have a little patience, light conditions are always changing and you ever know what they'll do for you.
