Nature's Best

Arches NP in Utah is probably the most popular place in the world tophotograph natural rock arches, but there are many other locations inthis spectacular state that are just as interesting and that get muchfewer visitors.

On our visit to Utah last year we came across this large hole in arock face, and at first sight it didn't look very interesting.

When it started raining, we walked around the rock, searching for aplace to shelter. When we got to the other side, we saw this huge halfdome with the hole in the distance. It was a spectacular sight, but asoften with scenes like this, it was hard to get a sense of scale inthe photograph.

I asked my wife to climb up to the window and stand in it, and thatmade all the difference. After a couple of shots the setting sunbriefly peeked between the clouds and colored the rocks near thewindow deep red.

I was very happy to hear that this image was awarded a HighlyCommended at this year's Nature's Best International Photography Awards.

[if you would like to join me on our next photo tour to Utah, pleasehave a look at my website for more information]

Muy bonita y muy bien compuesta.

excellent marsel!!!

Whatta great shot! well done!

Marsel,  It is hard to get good light and colors, when you are on the other side of these rocks, away from the sun.  You nailed it with just the right light and perspective.  Amazing shot.  Regards, Divya.

I think,that was a  very good option to decide to include a human figure in that scene,without her to know the aprox. dimension will be a bit difficult.That touch of light, stand out perfecly the hole.I like your way to frame the hole. Best regards

Impressive! Bravo.

Great work.

 

Regards

Stunning shot!

thanks for sharing.

Another great shot Marsel !!   Great use of scale.  Very stunning visual.

Great work...