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A Canyon of Color

© Michael Kelly
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A Canyon of Color

Uploaded: November 15, 2011 10:41:02

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1/30 f16 ISO 100 28mm

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Michael Kelly level-deluxe November 15, 2011

This is in the June Lake area and was shot on my trip with Stephen last year. #1423254

Debbra Bailey November 15, 2011

Wow is that a gorgeous place Mike! Goodness - it looks unreal! If there was room, I might move the crop so that the mountains are not so perfectly centered on the edges, but that is just me looking for something to comment on! lol #9806070

Debbie E. Payne November 15, 2011

Wow! I "phinally phound" my way into the new site! I love the color and the comp Mike, nothing to change as far as I'm concerned. Looks like you had glorious conditions for this trip! I love blue and yellow together. #9806270

Michael Kelly level-deluxe November 15, 2011

Thanks Deb. Sorry this is full frame but I see what you are getting at. Perhaps next year I can angle the shot a little more. What I liked here was the double V shape of the valley coming down and the trees going up in the center.

Thank you Debbie - welcome aboard. I appreciate the wows from both of you. The conditions were wonderful and the color was breathtaking. #9806528

Jeff E Jensen November 15, 2011

Yeah, this is pretty fantastic! I agree that the double V is really cool. #9806646

Debbie E. Payne November 15, 2011

So....is it your "W" for the challenge?? #9806678

Teresa H. Hunt November 15, 2011

Wow Mike this is really stunning! I love the colors. And the double V is pretty cool :) #9806682

Michael Kelly level-deluxe November 15, 2011

Thanks so much Jeff.

Debbie it is a little weak for the challenge, but I may have to go with it as the only other shot I have found is crescent moon for a C which is also a little weak.

Thanks Teresa. This is such a beautiful are in the fall it is hard to describe. The photos don't do it justice. You just look around constantly and go wow and want to shoot until your fingers bleed. Most of the shots don't even get as good a this though so it is a real personal experience. #9806889

Dale Hardin November 16, 2011

Beautiful image Mike. Love the color, the reflections and view.

I am distracted by whatever that is in the lower left corner, and my eye is contently drawn there. Would suggest using an 8x10 full height crop starting in the lower right. This will require a very small bit of cloning in the lower left but will eliminate the distraction without disturbing your comp. #9808011

Peter W. Marks November 16, 2011

Beautiful shot Mike and thanks for telling me where it is. So now I have been there on Google earth and wandered all around the area. I love technology! #9808472

Carla Capra Anderson November 16, 2011

A real stunning image, Michael. I love it as presented.
;) CC #9809378

Michael Kelly level-deluxe November 16, 2011

Thanks Dale - it's a rock. I am afraid I entered this one today.

Thank you Peter. If you get to take that road trip come in the fall and we can head down that way.

Thank you so much Carla. #9809406

Beth Spencer November 16, 2011

I absolutely love the colors in this one. What a beautiful shot!! #9810704

Debbra Bailey November 17, 2011

The rock doesn't bother me... it actually creates ANOTHER V when paired with the weeds in the other corner :) #9813448

Michael Kelly level-deluxe November 17, 2011

Thank you so much Beth.

Thank you Deb. You are right and I did not even notice that. Good eyes. #9814363

Eivor Kuchta December 14, 2011

Beautiful colors! Congratulations on your finalist, Michael! #9866462

Debbie E. Payne December 14, 2011

I thought that we would see this one again, Michael. Such amazing colors. Is all going well with you? Haven't seen anything of yours for a while. It's a busy time of year. Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist. #9866602

Debbra Bailey December 14, 2011

Whoo Hoo! Congrats Michael! #9867089

Dale Hardin December 14, 2011

This is great news Mike. Congratulations. #9867416

Teresa H. Hunt December 14, 2011

Congratulations Mike!!
#9867475

Beth Spencer December 16, 2011

Way to Go!! #9870789

Merna L. Nobile December 16, 2011

What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best?
Congratulations for your magnificent contribution for the month of November, 2011.
Merna Nobile
#9871609

Tom R. Fleeman December 17, 2011

I agree yellow trees going out into middle of mountains looked awesome. I wish I were there, looks like one of GODS special spots.

Tom #9874076

Michael Kelly level-deluxe January 02, 2012

I'm sorry I'm so late getting back everyone on this. The whole month of December, seems like a whirlwind. I thank each and every one of you for taking the time to leave me such nice comments. They are most appreciated and again I apologize for not acknowledging them sooner. #9898685

Anthony L. Mancuso January 02, 2012

Gorgeous shot Mike..congrats on your finalist! #9899329

Michael Kelly level-deluxe January 03, 2012

Thank you very much, Tony. #9899944

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