Henriette Brasseur  


Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah by Henriette Brasseur

December 2025 - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

December 2025 - Henriette Brasseur

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December 2025 - Henriette Brasseur

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About the Image(s)

I don’t make it a habit to drive in snowy conditions as I don’t have much experience. Some years back in an isolated part of Nevada it started snowing and at 15 miles an hour I slid into a snowy bank. Another time I slid on black ice at 10 miles an hour but didn’t crash. So as you can see, I’m a bit shy driving in snowy conditions but would love to learn how because I would like to take more snowy images. In the image above, a light snow fall happened while I was in Bryce Canyon National Park and turned the landscape into a magical scene. I was sweating bullets that the snow just lasted for the day and didn’t have to drive in it. I did, however, act like a bunny rabbit and “jumped” all over the place taking as many images of the scene as possible while the snow lasted on the landscape. Also is another image where I darkened the sky as a bit more than the original image with a gradient but don’t see much difference first original. I wanted to do something more with the upper part of the misty canyon in the background but had trouble when I tried to enhance the color because of the different shades of orange.


3 comments posted




Sanford Morse   Sanford Morse
I'm also not fond of snow, or cold for that matter, although first snow fall offers great photographic opportunities. Nice three levels of distance. I wonder if more saturation of the foreground formations would aid the depth. Also I wonder if the horizon is level? When the sky is blah, the less of it the better.   Posted: 12/15/2025 21:25:41



Gordon Watson   Gordon Watson
I am always fascinated by snow in these red rock areas. Lovely 'Christmas Tree' in the foreground and well done on composition with the central rock spire standing in its own space. Suggestion - try applying an Auto Tone adjustment in Photoshop, it brings out the green in the tree, darkens the rocks and adds a bit more depth I think.   Posted: 12/16/2025 11:51:05



Trey Foerster   Trey Foerster
Henriette,
This photograph truly intrigued me. While Bryce Canyon is often captured in stunning ways, your composition offers a distinct perspective. It's clear you intended the rock formation to be the focal point, yet my eye naturally follows its direction, wondering what it's leading toward. To enhance the impact, you might experiment with a square crop, which could bring greater balance to the scene. I also agree with Gordon's idea of highlighting the green tones in the fir tree - they add a refreshing contrast. Additionally, consider darkening the rock formation to increase contrast and make the subject stand out more vividly. Ultimately, it's your image and your artistic vision, so these are just suggestions to consider as you refine your work.
  Posted: 12/18/2025 21:30:10
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