A hike in a canyon

Cornflake

I've decided I should quit identifying where photos were shot, but there are quite a few canyons around that look a lot like this one. Criticism is always appreciated.

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denisegoldberg

Oh, there are some beautiful shots in this batch! The first one is very peaceful.

Cornflake

Thanks very much, Denise.

ziggy53

I very much like numbers 4 and 5, but they all have redeeming qualities.

Number 4 in particular has some great contrasts (color, texture, shape) which spark interest while the radiant yellow leaves help to punch out that bush as the primary subject. Amazingly well seen, composed, processed and presented.

Cornflake

ziggy, thank you. Numbers 4 and 5 are probably the best stand-alone photos but I thought I'd try to convey the entire experience. I was gloomy when I set out due to a couple of difficult funerals and a lot of horrendous news. The wilder places offer great therapy.

dlplumer

I really like #5. The others are technically good with sweet colors, but the compositions are not great imo.

Giovanni_Bertagna

I really like the # 4, it transmits the atmosphere of autumn. <3

roaddog52

A wonderful set. it's interesting how we all "See" differently. #3 and #4 capture my attention!

Phil

Cornflake

Thanks for all the comments. I'm not at all surprised by the differing responses.

Stumblebum

Exceptional captures! Joy of nature brought home! Cheers Don!

Cornflake

Thanks very much, Taz.

kdog

Great set, Don. I like 'em all.

Cornflake

Joel, thank you.

Richard

Nice variety. Is #2 a reflection shot? Looks that way, but I'm not entirely sure. #3 and #5 have a graphic art quality that's very appealing to me. Fine work all around.

Cornflake

Thanks, Richard. No, the second one isn't a reflection. I darkened everything but the leaves, which I suspect is what made it appear to be one.

bfluegie

I think I like #1 and #4 best. #1 is a peaceful scene with lots of color. I think the stream gives it a feeling of direction. I want to be walking there. The rest of the images concentrate on individual elements which I also like. The lone yellow tree with the foreground red rocks is my favorite. Great set. I may have to hike a few Arizona canyons if a lot of them look like this. Beautiful.

David_S85

Really liking this set. The second is very interesting. If I had found that one I would have probably spent a good deal of time on that tree getting a lot of angles on it. The background sets off those golden leaves. While it looks like you didn't get direct sunlight, what was there was favorable for shooting.

Cornflake

bfluegie, David, thanks for the comments. I'm glad to see the varying responses.

redleash

All are great but my favorite is #5. I like the repetitive pattern in the rocks and the similar pattern in the branches. I wish the tree was a bit darker for more contrast but I like it regardless.

Lauren

jerryr

Very nice - I like #4 the most

Cornflake

Lauren, jerry, thanks for the comments!

FlyNavy

Splendid work!