"A Good Photograph is Knowing Where To Stand" - Ansel Adams
Dec 11, 2018 22:28:46 #
In this case it was easy. There was an X chiseled in the rock. However, very close to the edge of a 600+ foot cliff.
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as cooperative as I'd have liked. Complete cloud cover and great lack of contrast. Thus, I'll be going back to try again.
--Bob
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as cooperative as I'd have liked. Complete cloud cover and great lack of contrast. Thus, I'll be going back to try again.
--Bob
Dec 12, 2018 07:22:05 #
rmalarz wrote:
In this case it was easy. There was an X chiseled in the rock. However, very close to the edge of a 600+ foot cliff.
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as cooperative as I'd have liked. Complete cloud cover and great lack of contrast. Thus, I'll be going back to try again.
--Bob
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as cooperative as I'd have liked. Complete cloud cover and great lack of contrast. Thus, I'll be going back to try again.
--Bob
Bob, understand the lack of sun but I love the detail leading up to the "set up".
Greg
Dec 12, 2018 07:28:53 #
How far did you have to carry the gear to reach that point?
Good story line. Makes me wonder who cut the "X".
Looking forward to the photo when you get it.---
Good story line. Makes me wonder who cut the "X".
Looking forward to the photo when you get it.---
Dec 12, 2018 07:54:23 #
Dec 12, 2018 08:04:43 #
Dec 12, 2018 08:07:54 #
Greg, thanks for looking and commenting.
--Bob
--Bob
CLF wrote:
Bob, understand the lack of sun but I love the detail leading up to the "set up".
Greg
Greg
Dec 12, 2018 08:12:47 #
Larry, just a bit over 100 yards. Though that is over a rocky terrain. The real point of interest is the location is about 10-20 feet from the edge of a sheer cliff with a 600 foot drop. There was a great deal of paying attention to where one steps.
Considering this photo by Ansel Adams, one can only imagine who chiseled the X there.
Thanks for taking a look and commenting.
--Bob
Considering this photo by Ansel Adams, one can only imagine who chiseled the X there.
Thanks for taking a look and commenting.
--Bob
treadwl wrote:
How far did you have to carry the gear to reach that point?
Good story line. Makes me wonder who cut the "X".
Looking forward to the photo when you get it.---
Good story line. Makes me wonder who cut the "X".
Looking forward to the photo when you get it.---
Dec 12, 2018 08:17:57 #
Longshadow, you have a good point there. This is the second time I've been to Canyon De Chelly. Once I set the tripod on the first trip, I noticed an X chiseled in the rock directly below the center post. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-468540-1.html It makes one wonder about the X carvings.
Thanks for looking and commenting with the Disney reference.
--Bob
Thanks for looking and commenting with the Disney reference.
--Bob
Longshadow wrote:
Kinda like the "photo point" signs at Disney?
Kinda like the "photo point" signs at Disney?
Dec 12, 2018 08:19:10 #
Dec 12, 2018 08:42:19 #
rmalarz wrote:
Larry, just a bit over 100 yards. Though that is over a rocky terrain. The real point of interest is the location is about 10-20 feet from the edge of a sheer cliff with a 600 foot drop. There was a great deal of paying attention to where one steps.
Considering this photo by Ansel Adams, one can only imagine who chiseled the X there.
Thanks for taking a look and commenting.
--Bob
Considering this photo by Ansel Adams, one can only imagine who chiseled the X there.
Thanks for taking a look and commenting.
--Bob
Beautiful shot!
Dec 12, 2018 08:54:17 #
rmalarz wrote:
In this case it was easy. There was an X chiseled in the rock. However, very close to the edge of a 600+ foot cliff.
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as cooperative as I'd have liked. Complete cloud cover and great lack of contrast. Thus, I'll be going back to try again.
--Bob
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as cooperative as I'd have liked. Complete cloud cover and great lack of contrast. Thus, I'll be going back to try again.
--Bob
Taking a stand is a good thing Bob. However, this appears to be a cautious one and the inscribed X happens to be the evidence. The B&W, "The Photograph' is an excellent finish and falls within your standards, but 'The Setup' is the one that has my attention. Be safe on your photographic journey and I look forward to the results of your return visit.
Dave
Dec 12, 2018 08:56:44 #
Maybe the "X" is where some guy's friend fell from, a warning, don't stand there... 
Ya never know.....
Ya never know.....
Dec 12, 2018 09:05:37 #
Excellent series, Bob and really appreciate how you approached taking your photos...we need more like this example. Doesn't get any better than Canyon de Chelly!
Dec 12, 2018 09:34:32 #
Dec 12, 2018 09:44:34 #
The photograph is very nice; you brought out that level of detail that B/W -- when well done -- can bring to the table.
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