Uploaded: August 12, 2010 06:33:59
That's what "they" call this part of Arches National Park in Utah. Flipping through the channels I saw this very scene in an old werstern movie, and called to my wife, "Hey, there's The Engineer and Train." That's the name I gave to that rock formation to the right. Don't know if you'll see what I mean without a pointer, but...
f/14, 1/13, 24-105mm at 58mm, ISO 100, tripod
Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 58.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Ron McEwan August 12, 2010
This is terrific Marty, did you walk the Ave. Interesting is that the monolith in the center with the wall to the left once was an arch which has fallen long ago. #1297388Jack Ryan August 12, 2010
Another spectacular view of a spectacular location...and you captured it so very well. Excellent comp, clarity and color...excellent DOF as well...a really beautiful image. Great work as always, Marty. #8822648
Jeff Robinson
August 12, 2010
Maria A. Gonzalez August 12, 2010
Beautifully capture,Marty.Love how you capture the difference in light,blues sky and textures and shadows,giving a beautiful feeling of place.Visions and names are diferent for everyony,what realy matters is what the feelings that scene gave us when present and the capture of the place we made.
Denny E. Barnes
August 12, 2010
Tammy M. Anderson
August 12, 2010
Monnie Ryan August 12, 2010
All aboard -- I see it, Marty! Gorgeous scene with beautiful lighting and colors! #8823132Carol L. Fowler August 12, 2010
Love this view- through the rock formations and on and on forever! #8823470Ellen Hodges August 12, 2010
Fabulous capture, Marty! Love the name that you gave it - fits perfectly!!! The comp and detail are superb!!! #8823587Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 12, 2010
BEEEEEEEEEEAUUUUUUUTIFUL, Marty! :-) k #8823644
Randy D. Dinkins
August 12, 2010
Julianne Bradford August 12, 2010
Thanks for the vision and the great composition Marty :-) #8823967frank w. degenhardt August 13, 2010
Marty- What I love about these rock formations is that each one is unique and a one of a kind. Never to identical and that makes it special. Love the use of both beautiful lighting and shadow at the same time. The depth of the picture is awesome and your composition gives us such a grand view of the beauty of this place. I am a big fan of what I call earthtone colors especially when they are contrasted with such a gorgeous blue sky. A wonder of nature so well preserved with high quality camera work my friend.
Val Feldman
August 13, 2010
Merna L. Nobile September 15, 2010
Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8905999
Randy D. Dinkins
September 16, 2010
Denny E. Barnes
September 16, 2010
Julianne Bradford September 19, 2010
Another big congratulations on all your stunning finalists Marty! WTG! #8918431Ellen Hodges September 20, 2010
Huge congrats on your super finalists, Marty!!!! #8920198frank w. degenhardt September 21, 2010
Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist my friend. A beauty. #8921030Carol L. Fowler September 21, 2010
Congrats on this and all your Finalists! We just got back from Canyonlands and it is as magnificent as ever. #8922029Kathleen R. Struckle November 15, 2010
Wonderful capture Marty. congrats. on your win. #9035463frank w. degenhardt January 18, 2011
Way to go my friend. A big CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty getting a FINALIST. Best of luck in the next round. #9171923Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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