More Unique Arizona

anwmn1

1. Kdog in action


2. Casper the friendly HooDoo


3. Surreal Land


4. Angry Earth


5. Morning Glory


6. Upheaval



7. Ultimate Vista


8. Tough Hike



Thanks for looking. Comments and Critiques always welcome.

Cuong

This landscape is definitely unique. The 1st one would be perfect without the contrail. Besides the cold temperature, what did you and Joel have to endure to get these amazing images? Give us the details.

Cuong

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Cuong wrote:

This landscape is definitely unique. The 1st one would be perfect without the contrail. Besides the cold temperature, what did you and Joel have to endure to get these amazing images? Give us the details.

Cuong

1st location- 12 miles of off roading and a 1 mile hike in a wash. Went out for sunset so we had to hike the wash and find the cars in the dark. Endured 21 degree temps which was cold enough to freeze our beers before we could drink them. Up before sunrise- still 21 degrees- and hike the wash to the HooDoos in the dark.

2nd location- 26 miles of off roading- 12 of that being DEEP sand. Camped out in sub 20 temps. Hike much shorter but far more challenging hiking around the formations. Winds with gusts of probably 20mph making 32 degrees feel even colder.

3rd location- reservation land. Weren't sure if we were really allowed to be there or not. Too much to try and shoot with not enough time. I am going to work on getting access to more of this area.

I plan to return to all of these locations in 2010 - I am sure Joel wont have any problem going back either.

CWSkopec

Let me know when it warms up again out there Aaron! I need to follow you and Joel around for a weekend!!

#4 Angry Earth reminds me of a shot I just saw in a recent Outdoor Photographer issue. I don't have the issue at hand right now, but I think it was an image by Ian Plant in the Dreamscapes article. Great shot!

kdog

:jawdrop

Dude, you've been sandbagging! Those are great! I especially like 5 and 7. And oh, of course #1 as well. Who doesn't like a shot of themselves? But seriously, that's a very cool shot. All of them are!!

Tango

Dude, sweet work. I really like #6!
I am really looking forward to seeing these crazy locals with you sometime!

acowan

"Angry Earth" and "Morning Glory" are the best, IMO. I really like the texture you've capture not only in these two but the whole set. I'd love to go to Wahweap and surroundings some day. You've taken some excellent pictures from this area...

christinamae

Stunning work! I love Morning Glory and Angry Earth. Thank you for sharing with us.

Cuong

I'd love to tag along with you guys the next time.

Cuong

Awais Yaqub

Man, these are amazing photographs
1st has some serious tripod advertisement feel !

bryanj87

These are phenomenal shots. Like I mentioned to kdog, you guys are so lucky! Everytime I see shots of these particular areas, I can't wait to get back to the Southwest. Well done!

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CWSkopec wrote:

Let me know when it warms up again out there Aaron! I need to follow you and Joel around for a weekend!!

#4 Angry Earth reminds me of a shot I just saw in a recent Outdoor Photographer issue. I don't have the issue at hand right now, but I think it was an image by Ian Plant in the Dreamscapes article. Great shot!

Thanks Chris. You are welcome out here anytime. Neither Joel or I mind shooting in the cold or even the snow.

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kdog wrote:

:jawdrop

Dude, you've been sandbagging! Those are great! I especially like 5 and 7. And oh, of course #1 as well. Who doesn't like a shot of themselves? But seriously, that's a very cool shot. All of them are!!

Wasn't Sandbagging- after seeing your post I had to go back and step up my game!

Speaking of shots of themselves.......... you are slacking!

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AaronNelson wrote:

Dude, sweet work. I really like #6!
I am really looking forward to seeing these crazy locals with you sometime!

Invite is always there- just need to make the trek to meet us.

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acowan wrote:

"Angry Earth" and "Morning Glory" are the best, IMO. I really like the texture you've capture not only in these two but the whole set. I'd love to go to Wahweap and surroundings some day. You've taken some excellent pictures from this area...

Thanks Aaron! I want to go back to Wahweap to get some better light. We didn't get any golden glow due to the cloud coverage we had in the morning. It is on my short list to go back to.

dlplumer

Wow, these just keep getting better and better. What a great find Aaron.

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christinamae wrote:

Stunning work! I love Morning Glory and Angry Earth. Thank you for sharing with us.

Glad you like them Christina. Thanks for commenting.

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Cuong wrote:

I'd love to tag along with you guys the next time.

Cuong

Anytime man. I'll try to post up the next trip ahead of time as there seems to be a growing interest.

anwmn1

Awais Yaqub wrote:

Man, these are amazing photographs
1st has some serious tripod advertisement feel !

Thank you Awais! That means a lot.

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bryanj87 wrote:

These are phenomenal shots. Like I mentioned to kdog, you guys are so lucky! Everytime I see shots of these particular areas, I can't wait to get back to the Southwest. Well done!

Thank you Bryan. There are a lot of amazing locations but Joel is in a better location than I am. My travel time is usually 1 to 3 hours longer than his. Let us know next time you come out West.

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dlplumer wrote:

Wow, these just keep getting better and better. What a great find Aaron.

Thanks Danny!!

hawkeye978

Great series, Aaron. I'm with the other Aaron, #6 is my favorite. Absolutely stunning light and great composition.

Nikolai

anwmn1 wrote:

...I plan to return to all of these locations in 2010 - I am sure Joel wont have any problem going back either.

Let me know when you do - I might be able to join you guys (and I definitely want to)... I promise I won't be throwing my stuff around

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hawkeye978 wrote:

Great series, Aaron. I'm with the other Aaron, #6 is my favorite. Absolutely stunning light and great composition.

Thanks Tom- appreciate the comments. Love shooting in some of these places and can't wait to go back.

sgonen

Superb! - you and Joel got some amazing shots

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sgonen wrote:

Superb! - you and Joel got some amazing shots

Thank you sir. You need to back out for the next trip.

Swartzy

Excellent series Aaron! Beautifully composed and processed. Great variety.

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Swartzy wrote:

Excellent series Aaron! Beautifully composed and processed. Great variety.

Thanks Swartzy

redleash

Terrific series--you're doing some amazing work! I'm equally impressed by what you go through to get your shots. You guys are truly dedicated to your craft!

I love #4 and 5--great colors and lines in both. But all of them are lovely to behold!

Lauren

dls

awesome shots. like #5 the most, with 6 a close second. and #1 looks straight out of an outdoor/rec mag or advert. kudos.

Phil Tompson

Absolutely amazing. Wonder series.