Reaching For The Sky

First, this image needs to be viewed at 1600 long to be appreciated, but,

there are constraints for posting on public forums :-). Anyways, I have

been looking at this set of awhile and decided to send this one to post

processing. I was out shooting Turret Arch around 0300 hrs, and later

set up shooting Windows for a sunrise. This is a 4 stitch image of

Window Arch...looking from the north base to the center. I left the

southern half for another time for post. Anyways, This shot gives me new

ideas for my next visit. I took this using a tripod mounted Nikon D700,

Nikon 16-35 f/4 lens, ISO200, f20, 16mm. I think I could have gone f/16,

but wanted to capture sharpness at depth. What are your thoughts on

the exposure at the base...maybe a little high? May 16, 2011, mid AM

hrs.

As always, comments welcomed. Thanks!

I like this kind of experiment. The light is well managed, with good colors, contrast and sharpness. Would be nice and intriguing to see in large format the full arch in this kind of vertical panorama. Have you seen the loose rock up there?  ;-)   Karl

Very interesting and unique perspective! Top marks for a clever presentation!!

This is a very nice perspective. I have been to this place, and have a very similar shot. The beauty and enormity of the arm of the window coming down appealed to me as well. But since this is a stitched image, I think it does a better job at showing that.

I am sharing my image here. Let me know what you think.