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Delicate Balance

© Marty Straub

Delicate Balance

Uploaded: July 07, 2010

Description

Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah
The title here refers more to the challenge of exposing for the shadows and highlights, but the words evoke other dilemmas regarding public lands. On the one hand, we want everyone to realize and contribute to the upkeep of these beautiful places; on the other hand, we don't want, nor can we accomodate, large crowds. We want everyone to enjoy it, but, if they did, they'd ruin it. Did I mention the godawful cedar gnats that plague this place?

f/16, 1/8, 24-105mm at 40mm, ISO 100, tripod

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jack Ryan July 07, 2010

OK...I have to say it again...SPECTACULAR! What a wonderful view and what an excellent, well composed image of it. Meaningful background notes are an added plus. Great work again, Marty! #1285869

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 07, 2010

Gorgeous view and landscape capture, Marty. Like the explanation of the title. #8740334

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 07, 2010

A breathtaking view Marty!! Outstanding presentation! Jeff #8740372

Carol L. Fowler July 07, 2010

So my jaw has dropped open and I am drooling on the keyboard. Does that suffice for a comment? #8740705

Mitch Spence level-classic July 07, 2010

I don't know what a cedar gnat is, and I expect that I really don't want to know either. But I also expect that I'd have put up with them to see this glorious scene. I wonder about the names for places--hmmm dead horse. Someone found one there one time we assume. Beautifully captured here, Marty. The colors, the light, the shadows take us back to a time when there was nobody to come take a look at it. #8740756

Monnie Ryan July 07, 2010

Cedar gnats? What a way to spoil an otherwise wonderful stop (for me, at least)! This is just gorgeous, especially with that beautiful sky and the unexpected blue oasis, Marty! #8740761

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 07, 2010

I'm with Carol on the comment, Marty! There are no words in my vocabulary to discribe the beauty of this image! :-) k #8741223

Ellen Hodges July 07, 2010

Such an outstanding and gorgeous capture, Marty!!!!! Sooooo very awesome and spectacular!!!! #8741429

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 08, 2010

Great shot and statement. But, hey, I want to go there too (just like the other million or so that do :-).... Love the color, you did a great job on the balance. #8743369

Julianne Bradford July 11, 2010

This is so well balanced Marty. Wonderful play of lights and shadows
:-) The scope here is amazing! I love this series! #8749093

Melissa Olsen July 12, 2010

Spectacular is the right word. We drove right pass the turn in but were unable to visit...so glad I can see the beauty of this place through your eye. Gorgeous! #8750943

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