Guest Guest Posted April 30, 2001 Well, when I saw the caption I thought, oh, God, no, not another Delicate Arch in longwave sunlight; I must admit this is the best I have seen. The cool lighting makes SUCH a difference---very primordial looking. Very good go to see my pictures? That was ballsy. Link to comment
keith_anderson1 0 Posted May 1, 2001 I have seen sooooo many of these shot's so from a idea of the ones I like I'll say this. A wider lens getting closer to the arch if possible and ahooting from a lower angle may have got the background out of the middle of the arch. I don't like the horizon going through the middle the way it does. Lighting is a personal thing and while most will enjoy warm lighting I think cool lighting is great also. Although I find this lighting a little flat Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted May 1, 2001 I usually don't belabor a point, and I have no idea whether Daniel planned all of this (just nod "yes", Daniel), but i see two intersecting parabolas. The line of intersection is both a boundary of light and dark, and a boundary of Heaven and Earth. These parabolic themes are reinforced by the strata in the clouds, and in the rock. The overall composition emphasizes the uniqueness of the arch against the vast expanse of its surroundings, and the vast expanse of Time. I love the symbolism of the arch rising into the light out of a sea of shadow. To my mind, maybe not others, the coolness of the light generates a feeling of unimaginable antiquity. Ultra-wide angle, high contrast Alpenglow, looking straight up from underneath---these are travel brochure shots. Link to comment
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