Ruth Sprain  


West Fork Reflection by Ruth Sprain

June 2021 - West Fork Reflection

June 2021 - Ruth Sprain

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About the Image(s)

I took this photo on the West Fork Trail close to Sedona, Arizona in April. My husband and I love this hike for its beauty and the 13 stream crossings, which make it an adventure.

I used my Canon 7D at f-16, 1/250, at 18 mm.

The lighting in the canyon makes it challenging to photograph. I adjusted the shadows, highlights, and color balance then dodged, burned, and sharpened.


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7 comments posted




Michael Hrankowski   Michael Hrankowski
Hi Ruth! Sedona is a magical place and you've managed to capture some of that magic in your photograph. What a beautiful and tranquil scene! You've done an excellent job of composition and editing. The reflection in the water draws the eye into the canyon and makes me want to visit! Very well done! (What is the name of the canyon? I'd love to do that hike the next time I visit)   Posted: 06/03/2021 09:33:00
Ruth Sprain   Ruth Sprain
The trail is West Fork of Oak Creek. It's just outside of Sedona.   Posted: 06/15/2021 21:05:28



Mary Ann Carrasco   Mary Ann Carrasco
Ruth, this photo draws me right in and makes me want to go there! The reflection is very nice and the leading line of the trail into the canyon leads the eye right into the rock formations and colors. Very nice edits bring out the colors and the textures.   Posted: 06/03/2021 14:14:00



Kieu-Hanh Vu   Kieu-Hanh Vu
Beautiful shot with the rocks, the pine trees, and the water reflection! The trail beyond the stream leads the viewers' eyes into the zigzag way between the rocks. It seems that there was a person at the turning point of the trail, and that is also an excellent choice to give a sense of scale to the grandeur of the scene. I feel that the small rock in the middle of the image is a bit distracting, but I think that it could be the only angle you found to capture all nice elements of this scene.   Posted: 06/08/2021 21:54:21



 
As canyon go this is a beauty. The strong coloring you did removed the suns harness of the original and gives it refreshing felling.   Posted: 06/15/2021 10:25:57



LuAnn Thatcher   LuAnn Thatcher
Lovely photo, Ruth, and an excellent location to be able to photograph in Sedona! I like how you composed your image, with ripples in the water and a nice reflection. The rocks add to the scene's interest, making viewers wonder how long they have been there after falling from the ridge. The light speaks of a canyon environment with the shadows, organic diagonal lines of the walls, and natural desert southwest colors.

The only thing that catches my eye is the partial rock on the left side of the frame at the edge of the water. For me, I wish I could see more of it in the frame.

Best regards,
LuAnn   Posted: 06/21/2021 14:54:21



Lisa Cirincione   Lisa Cirincione
(Group 85)
Beautiful photo Ruth! I love Sedona, and can't wait to be able to visit there again. I like the vertical shot and it really shows the feeling of depth in the river. Your edit is well done and I appreciate how hard it is to get more light on the left had side. My only nitpick the the rock on the left border.... just a bit distracting. but that's probably just me.   Posted: 06/30/2021 20:38:17