A Better Look

© Marty Straub

A Better Look

Uploaded: September 07, 2010

Description

This little clump of green growth sticking out of the rock at Canyonlands NP had a better view of the valley so I shot it.

f/11, 1/60, 24-105mm at 32mm, ISO 100, handheld

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Ron McEwan September 07, 2010

Oh Marty you made my heart jump with this one. Love to be back there. This looks to be an early morning shot and well done indeed. #1305769

Monnie Ryan September 07, 2010

Amazing -- and I'll bet it doesn't even appreciate the vantage point! Gorgeous scene! #8886603

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 07, 2010

Great view, composition and lighting, Marty. Beautifully captured. #8886604

Mitch Spence level-classic September 07, 2010

Love your choices here, Marty, with the strong diagonal and the contrasts of red rock/green shrub and detailed foreground/long-range vista. #8886673

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 07, 2010

Ah, but I think it DOES enjoy looking at that grand vista 24/7! It's anchored in there pretty firmly like that's exactly where it intended to be all along...even appears to be leaning in for a closer look... Beautiful earth tones, gorgeous desert sky and miles and miles of heaven on earth vistas. One day.... #8887096

Carol L. Fowler September 07, 2010

That vista goes on forever, doesn't it! Love the vastness of space out West, so that's where I am headed tomorrow! #8887366

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 07, 2010

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOME with fantastic POV, colors, details, lighting...just everything...GRRRRRRRRRREAT! :-) k #8887787

Ellen Hodges September 07, 2010

Super beautiful pov and comp! Looks so awesome, Marty!!! Such a vast and beautiful view!! #8887914

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 08, 2010

Great comp, color and dof. Love the view, but like like I think it is probably easier to just visit, as I suspect that it is quite a battle for this guy to keep it. #8888136

Marty Straub September 08, 2010

Thank you, everyone, for such encouraging comments. Moab awaits us all. #8888533

Marcel J. Fernandez September 08, 2010

It is amazing where plants will grow. Beautiful capture, Marty. #8888719

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 08, 2010

Great perspective and view - Excellent work Marty!! Jeff #8888860

Maria A. Gonzalez September 12, 2010

Awesome perspective and composition,Marty.Love the sky that brings out the earthy colors of Canyonland...It does amazes me how this trees grow in places you would think that plants and trees won't have a chance to survive.
Excellent composition and lighting. #8895684

Carol L. Fowler September 21, 2010

I just got back from the West- Canyonlands included so love this capture! #8922025

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