Michael Ritzie
December 2024 - Towering Tranquility
About the Image(s)
Another version and composition of the monolith “Long Dong Spire” that I posted last month. Utah is one of my favorite states and I can’t wait to go back out there next year.
Shot with a Canon EOS R5 and RF 15-35 F2.8 L IS USM at 30 mm, 1/100 sec, f11 and tripod mounted. Processed with ACR, Photoshop and converted to B&W with NIK 7 Silver Efex. Dodging and burning where I thought needed
10 comments posted
Hi Michael: Another fabulous moon scape image. To my eye, Long Don Silver takes center stage, with the shadows in a supporting role. Great leading line with the foreground play on light. The sky is interesting and technically well done as well. This is a very remote area in Utah, and you must have hiked quite a distance for these shots. They are definitely worth it. Keep them coming I think they are great! Posted: 12/09/2024 17:03:14
Thanks Ella! Fortunately, it's less than a mile to hike to this area, but it is out in the middle of nowhere. Utah and NW New Mexico are two of my favorite places out in the west and I go out every year for several weeks at a time. Posted: 12/09/2024 17:50:05
Michael - another stunning image to follow up on last month's stunner. Very well composed with the monolith centre stage with so many leading lines to it. The texture in the sand at the base of the monolith, emphasized by the side lighting and the shapes are sublime. A well balanced image and the strong sky is a real bonus.
If I was able to travel once more to the USA this location would be on my bucket list.
Happy Holidays. Posted: 12/10/2024 10:36:57
If I was able to travel once more to the USA this location would be on my bucket list.
Happy Holidays. Posted: 12/10/2024 10:36:57
Thank you Peter. Posted: 12/10/2024 19:33:47
Michael, a super landscape
The shadows are wonderful Posted: 12/15/2024 08:51:31
The shadows are wonderful Posted: 12/15/2024 08:51:31
Thanks for your comments John. Posted: 12/17/2024 13:55:19
Hi Michael
I love the tonal range it adds so much depth and detail to the image,as already said wonderfully composed, great textures and the image just flows. Posted: 12/17/2024 19:22:29
I love the tonal range it adds so much depth and detail to the image,as already said wonderfully composed, great textures and the image just flows. Posted: 12/17/2024 19:22:29
Thanks Ian! Posted: 12/17/2024 19:29:15
Michael
As the others have all commented, it is a great image. I might suggest removing the very bright cloud at the top of the image( or tone down the brigtness). At first I thought that I would like to see the mountains a little less bright, however, doing that would reduce the contrast between the spire and the background. Great detail in the mountain range. Susan Posted: 12/20/2024 16:40:20
As the others have all commented, it is a great image. I might suggest removing the very bright cloud at the top of the image( or tone down the brigtness). At first I thought that I would like to see the mountains a little less bright, however, doing that would reduce the contrast between the spire and the background. Great detail in the mountain range. Susan Posted: 12/20/2024 16:40:20
Thanks Susan! I think that's a great suggestion and I'll try toning it down a bit. Posted: 12/20/2024 16:49:30