Medusa Tree [Contest Finalists July 2010]
Uploaded: July 14, 2010 06:45:08
This attractive juniper pine straddles the rim in the Island In The Sky section of Canyonlands National Park. It stands as our surrogate, daily enjoying the magnificent colors of the valley below. The 3-exposure HDR helped bring out detail from the evening shadows.
f/14, 3eHDR, 24-105mm at 28mm, ISO 100, tripod
Exif: F Number: 14, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Val Feldman
July 14, 2010
Monnie Ryan July 14, 2010
This is one of my favorites too, Marty -- the composition and colors are just perfect! #8761316
Jeff Robinson
July 14, 2010
Tammy M. Anderson
July 14, 2010
Jack Ryan July 14, 2010
Spectacular in every way!!! Wonderful color and detail...excellent composition...love those clouds...a real beauty, Marty!!! Way to go!!! #8761687Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 14, 2010
What an incredible view with great colors and light. Amazing! #8761877Dianna Murphy July 14, 2010
Marty, I'm laughing so hard at your last comment. thank you. this is one of your best ever, it is gorgeous. The light on the tree and the detail are amazing. The composition and color are perfect. Thanks for the laugh my friend. #8762256Carol L. Fowler July 14, 2010
Exquisite work, Marty! Absolutely gorgeous! #8763052Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 14, 2010
FANTASTIC HDR image, Marty! It's absolutely breathtaking! :-) k #8763819
Randy D. Dinkins
July 14, 2010
Denny E. Barnes
July 14, 2010
Ellen Hodges July 15, 2010
Absolutely gorgeous color and very exceptional comp, Marty!!! #8766240Julianne Bradford July 15, 2010
I love this so-o much Marty! Exceptional framing and comp as always :-) #8766972
Nikki McDonald
July 20, 2010
Michelle Alton August 13, 2010
This is wonderful, Marty, I love the starkness of it, and the colors are gorgeous! Congratulations! #8826307Jack Ryan August 13, 2010
Excellent, Marty! A very deserving selection...congratulations, my friend! #8826528
Craig W. Myers
August 13, 2010
Carol L. Fowler August 13, 2010
Woo Hoo! WTG Marty! #8827419Monnie Ryan August 13, 2010
Carol said it best! Congratulations and look forward to seeing this one in the winner's circle! #8828497Julianne Bradford August 13, 2010
Wonderful winner in my book Marty!! Congrats on your finalist..hope to see this turn Gold for you :-) #8829033Ellen Hodges August 13, 2010
Congrats on a fabulous finalist, Marty!!! Very best luck in the next round!!! #8829179
Nancyj E. Hovey
August 14, 2010
Jeff Robinson
August 14, 2010
Randy D. Dinkins
August 14, 2010
Rona L. Schwarz August 15, 2010
Exquisite capture, Marty! Just a marvelous composition...the colors, the lighting, the clarity and details, the different layers, the spectacular sky - I could go on and on...Now I must go see more of your Utah images! CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round! #8837086Rod Partington September 10, 2010
Awesome capture and image Marty! Congrats on the finalist. Really an outstanding image! #8892836Julianne Bradford September 19, 2010
Wonderfullness at it's best! Congratulations Marty! #8918433Kathleen R. Struckle November 15, 2010
This is also wonderful Marty. Congrats. again. #9035466Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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