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My take on the much-photographed Bryce Canyon. This was a sunset shot

but I didn't enjoy all the similar colors and hues of the scene. I

converted the B&W and made the appropriate contrast enhancements to

bring out the layers and textures throughout. You won't see one from

this viewpoint just everyday either.

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Bryce Canyon is one of my favorite places. I haven't seen it taken in B/W format before, and I must admit it makes the features stand out. The lighting is excellent, and the eye is drawn to the sharp rock formations in the middle of the frame. My only suggestion, and it is a very small one, is cropping a small bit from the bottom to give more weight to the beautiful sky. Excellent photo overall!
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I frankly think it is the foreground that separates this shot from the gazillion Bryce shots, so I wouldn't change a thing to this masterpiece. Brilliant.
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I've heard the crop thing on a couple different forums now, and while I appreciate the comments, I really like it as-is and wouldn't consider it. I like the big V in the foreground and those textures are rather unique for Bryce images. I think a lot of depth and power comes from the foreground. For compositional balance, I also prefer the image as close to thirds as I can get it.
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I would say that many images of Bryce lack interesting foreground elements, basically because we like to stand on the edge and get a beautiful wide look. I think that you have a nicely balanced shot Marc. Makes me want to go and convert some of my own Bryce shots to B/W.

Zeph

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Superb Marc! I like the way foreground echoes cloud shapes. I prefer it without cropping. I think the balance is perfect as it is.

 

Regards.

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I think it's very well balanced as it appears here - enough original foreground to make it stand out from other Bryce shots, enough top-sky to show the patches of deepened blue way up, changes the mood from being overcast to reflecting/mirroring some of the deeper patches of shade in the canyon below, provides a nice top 2/3rds inter-connection. An image that isn't as instantly eye catching as others, but which is a lot deeper and well-thought on closer inspection. Quick question - is it possible to climb/descend into the trenches down there? From here, it looks very, very inviting...

 

James

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James, no, you cannot descend these trenches. For one thing, they are extremely errosive and unstable. Another reason is it's National Park Service land, which means they don't allow you to do that because if everyone did there would be trails everywhere. You can follow some official trails though. There is a nice network of them that leads through the Hoodoos below.
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Beautifully converted and composed.

The longer I look at this image the better I think the composition works. The FG emphasises the depth really well.

 

Simon

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I think your title says it all ..Little bit different. The first thing I noticed is the V (or W :-) in the foreground, that gives much depth. I would also keep it.
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Compositionally I think that it is a very strong image. I do, however, think that a little more contrast would help strengthen the FG textures that tie it all together. Even minor local adjustments would give it that extra little pop..

Actually, a thought just entered my mind.... I personally feel that the foreground is too light. Even vignetteing it [a little more] would help increase the apparent depth. After all... our peripheral vision, while more luminance senitive, does not appear as bright to our senses. Darkening the edges in this fashion would really help round off the sense of place.

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Marc - thanks - at some point in the next few years I'm sure I'll be at Bryce, and I'll bear that in mind! It's funny - I'd never felt that inclination when looking at other Bryce shots - the foreground here really does converge and point my view down into the darkness, and highlights the depth of the gulleys down there. Another thing that makes this one different.

 

James

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I am very glad to see the B/W version of this type of shot.Most of times we just see it in the color.I don't think it needs to crop.I thik the composition is just great.It's unnecessary to crop the bottom just for more sky,the sky is already presenting so well.The only thing I suggest is making the people on the rock get more specific figure like closer to him/her to shoot...etc,that'll make it more dramatic.
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It's been a while since you have uploaded a B&W and I can't speak for anybody else but I have actually been waiting on edge for a new one from you so thank you. Incredibly dynamic with a comp that draws the viewer straight into the canyon followed by an uneasy feeling as if we are standing on those unsure slopes ourselves. Borderlines the unbelievable as many of your images do and reminds us that landscape photography is not just a method of recording our surroundings, but to intemperate and share what we feel/felt at the time through a lens.

As much flack as the rest of the world gives the USA one can't argue that it is a spectacularly looking country. I would love to visit it if I could afford it.

Regards

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As a previous commenter mentioned, the foreground does seem to belong more as I look at the photo more closely. I hope I didn't open too big a can of worms on this one - the photo is very good, and deserves credit for that. This is a fantastic shot, and one I hope to compare my own work to someday!
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Marc, I think the clouds and foregound patterns does the magic here.. I would also like to see the color version. Beautiful contrast and a great choice for B&W. regards, Rajeev.
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Ok, Marc, I am going against the majority and say I would like to see more foreground and less sky. Horizon is a bit too close to center for perfect composition. Plus the texture of the smooth curves at bottom contrasts nicely with the rugged spires in the deep canyon making this a visually interesting shot. Contrast looks on the money on my monitor with subtle details in shadows and highlights.
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As usual Marc a great image. I agree with you on the FG - tho on first sight I did wonder myself. My only thought is to increase the contrast a touch on the FG fissures which would help emphasise the lead in. I would guess the original was more contrasty as I have found you often lose a bit on upload.
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