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The morning sun begins to show her face through the North Window in Arches National Park, Utah, miniaturizing the human who came to observe her glory.
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DorisSeybold
November 22, 2016
fantastic!!!! and it`s so important that this guy is standing there; he helps us to realize the dimensions of this arch.
kathymuhle
December 09, 2016
Gorgeous and with a sun star! That person really puts it in perspective!
lizziemellis
December 09, 2016
The guy standing Puts this into perspective , amazing love the sun star :-)
Pamelabole
December 12, 2016
Wow....this is gorgeous!!!! And I really like the perspective of size you give the viewer with the lone person standing in the arch!
deannefortnam
October 04, 2017
Congratulations on winning People's Choice in my "Red Rocks - Blue Sky" Photo Challenge. Beautiful image!
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Location
This photo was take in Arches National Park in Utah at the arch known as the North Window.Time
We arose very early in the morning in order to get to the park by sunup. After watching a beautiful sunrise near the entrance, we proceeded to what is referred to as The Windows Section. This photo was taken at approximately 7:30 a.m.Lighting
There were a few scattered clouds in the sky at the time this was taken, but the air was still crisp and clear. This photo was taken in early October so the sun was at just the right zenith (angle) to capture the sun's rays that were just starting to peek around the red rocks of the arch. The red rocks photograph beautifully at any time of the day, but early morning or late afternoon are definitely the best choice if trying to capture something special.Equipment
This photo was taken handheld with my Nikon D750 full frame DSLR with a 28-120mm Nikkor lens. No other equipment was used.Inspiration
The red rock country of both Utah and Arizona is unmatched for photography opportunities mainly because of the glorious landscapes and national parks that abound there, so we made every attempt to cover as much territory as possible. Seeing that the sun was about to show itself within this arch, I positioned myself at an angle that gave me the best opportunity for catching the sun rays. I was pleased with the results of my efforts.Editing
Some minor adjustments for overall tonality, clarity and sharpness were made in Lightroom. But other than that, this photo is representative of exactly how I remembered this scene appearing at the time it was captured.In my camera bag
My current camera of choice is a Nikon D750 full frame DSLR. I usually use my Nikkor 28-300mm zoom lens which I find to be very versatile, especially while traveling. I also have a Nikkor 24-120mm lens which was used to shoot this particular photo. Additionally, my new Sigma 150-600mm lens has proven to be fantastic for both bird and wildlife photography. I always have 2 64gb memory cards in my camera with a 32gb spare in my bag. I also carry a fully charged spare batter and battery charger, UV and polarizing filters for all lenses, a Tiffen variable ND filter, the Cokin filter system, a lightweight carbon fiber tripod, a remote release and cleaning supplies.Feedback
Landscape photographers often have the luxury of returning to a particular location at different times of the day or night (or seasons) in order to capture a scene under different lighting or weather conditions. This is especially true of a place like Arches National Park, which is open to the public year round. Planning ahead helps to maximize photo opportunities, especially if you can plan your visit either early or late in the day...this strategy also helps to lessen the frustration of being "photo bombed" by crowds of tourists who typically visit these locations in the middle of the day. It is best to try and plan at least one or two full days at each one of the national parks. It is nearly impossible to take it all in, and capture photos, if rushing through in just a couple hours.