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Watchman Tree


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Watchman Tree
Watchman Tree
Everyone visiting Zion National Park is tacitly obligated to make a picture of The Watchman, the sentinel-like mountain that has become a favorite symbol of the park. Most are from one of several bridges or from the Watchman Trail. This one was from the Virgin River and I liked the tree "towering" above it. Valarie, this one is MY fav from the trip.

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Monnie Ryan
 

I can see why it's a favorite, Marty -- and I too love that tree in the center. An all-around gorgeous capture!


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December 03, 2009

 
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  Stunning and so beautiful. Excellent clarity, composition and lighting, love the gorgeous colors. Definitely a favorite.


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December 03, 2009

 
- Ritajane Smith

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  Wonderful, just wonderful Marty!


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December 03, 2009

 

Selena C. Metts
  beautiful, great lighting and comp!


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December 03, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Oh, my...Marty, this is just superb. I can see why it's your favorite - it's an incredible view, expertly composed and executed...and such magnificent "alive" color. I don't know when I've been so taken with a series of photos as I have with yours of ZNP. God willing, sure hope I get the chance to see this for myself one day! Excellent work - again, thank you from all of us! And of course, added as a fav, with all your others!


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December 03, 2009

 

Jack Ryan
  Wonderful view and another wonderful image. Excellent composition as always and I agree with you abut that tree. Great work, Marty! Keep them coming.


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December 03, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  You are enciouraging us all to make the trip, Marty, with this fabulous and beautiful series!!


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December 03, 2009

 
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  That beautiful tree really sets up the image! Wonderful pov, colors and capture! Jeff


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December 03, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  OMG Marty, I will have to plan another trip to Zion in the fall this time. This is an incredible shot, the rock in the river to the distant peak are all in the right place for this composition, well done my friend, well done indeed.


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December 03, 2009

 

Rod Partington
  Marty,You are coming up with some amazing landscapes here lately. This is Awesome my friend!


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December 03, 2009

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  This is superb and I hope its a big winner, Marty. Well deserved for sure. Colors, lighting and composition are perfect. Love it!!!!


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December 03, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Thrilling work, Marty. Masterful!


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December 03, 2009

 
- Michael R. McKenney

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  Dittos to all the previous comments. For me, the composition that accentuates the lone tree in the center makes the photo really great. Love the color and clarity, and had to add it to my favorites. Thanks so much for posting it.


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December 03, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  OOH! The colors and lighting make this a fav for me too!


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December 03, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Marty...the beauty of this image takes my breath away!!! :-) k


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December 03, 2009

 

Carolyn Morgan
  Another appealing shot. The colors are wonderful!


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December 03, 2009

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Looks so peaceful.


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December 03, 2009

 

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  Great image here Marty. What a POV image this is. Everything is working together to create this stunning image. One of my favorite photo's from you. Well Done.

Brian


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December 04, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Stunning work and I can see why it's your favorite Marty. The tree overshadowing the monument make it unique and truely yours, WTG!


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December 04, 2009

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Beautiful image, terrific color and composition! Wonderful!


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December 04, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Hi Marty,I love the way you positioned the tree in your composition...Excellent focal point it does create a great perspective of the landscape...Very well composed and the sky brings the colors to live..Beautiful reflections and the water a very inviting element in this image..Well done and great job.


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December 07, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  Thanks, everyone! And remember, if you ever plan a trip to Zion, let me know and I'll try to meet you.


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December 07, 2009

 

Julie Burnett
  This is a stunning image, Marty. The lighting, colors and composition are fantastic!!


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December 07, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Beautiful. I am with Carol, it is now on the must travel to list. Thanks.


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December 08, 2009

 

Mick Burkey
  Beautiful work, Marty! Love the composition, colors and depth.


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December 15, 2009

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Marty.


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January 18, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Yep- I am keeping this as a fav! Congratulations!


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January 18, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Congratulations on your Finalist!


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January 18, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great shot, beautiful color. Congratulations.


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January 18, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  No surprise on this win, Marty -- it's awesome! Congratulations!


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January 18, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST! 8o)

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January 18, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Well, it was your fav, wasn't it?? :) Such a perfect capture of the most beautiful place on earth with an exceptional photographer doing it complete justice....No one does Zion better. I'm so happy to see it again with a Finalist Badge attached, Marty....Congratulations!!!


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January 18, 2010

 

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  A very Big CONGRATS to you my friend from Wilkes-Bare for your Finalist Pick. A Very Well deserved Picture you have here Marty. I wish you the very best in the next round.

Brian


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January 18, 2010

 
- Craig W. Myers

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  Wonderful composition. Congratulations.


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January 18, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Awesome capture, Marty. CONGRATZ. on the Finalist Award. Good luck in the next round!!

UB.


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January 18, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulations,Marty on your beautiful finalist..


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January 19, 2010

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Congratulations on your finalist Marty, beautiful colors and DOF!


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January 19, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Thank you so much, everyone.


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January 19, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  How beautiful.. and love the colors and comp Marty!

jo ann c.


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August 11, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Sooooooo very gorgeous, Marty!!!! Very Wow!!!!


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October 05, 2010

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Stunning image Marty.


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November 15, 2010

 
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