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Four Peaks Arizona

davemandaveman Registered Users Posts: 120 Major grins
edited February 9, 2010 in Landscapes
This is a sunset shot from last weekend of Four Peaks, just North and East of the Phoenix Valley. I would have like to have been able to get out there a few days prior because there was a lot more snow - but there was still a little snow left when I was able to get there.

This is three portrait orientation shots exposed for the sky merged with three portrait orientation shots exposed for the foreground, stitched together.

Constructive comments would be appreciated.

Dave


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    wfellerwfeller Registered Users Posts: 2,625 Major grins
    edited February 6, 2010
    Wow. Very nice!
    Anybody can do it.
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    thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    Wow! That is just brilliant! What an amazing color palette and great comp! clap.gifthumb.gif
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    SilveradoSilverado Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    Wow
    Very nice work. In my humble opinion, that is about as good as it gets on nailing a blended exposure.
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    dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    I love it iloveyou.gifclap.gif
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    davemandaveman Registered Users Posts: 120 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    Four Peaks Arizona
    Thanks for the comments everyone. In hindsite I wish I had either the chollas in the FG or the mountains in the BG more off centered. I think that would make the composition a bit stronger.

    Thanks again for taking the time to comment.

    Dave
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    Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    Wow..wow, what a great shot of Four Peaks. We were just there yesterday to participate in the cleanup..4 1/2 tons of trash and 400 people. I wish there was still a lot of snow up there.
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    EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    Wow, this shows off the desert beautifully! Just wonderful!!!
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    black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,321 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    I wouldn't know how to recommend this shot to be improved. It's about as strong a blending job as I've seen lately. Wonderfully executed.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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    justMEjustME Registered Users Posts: 209 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    Wonderful image
    thumb.gif Excellent light and colors, congrats!!!
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    W.W. WebsterW.W. Webster Registered Users Posts: 3,204 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    daveman wrote:
    This is three portrait orientation shots exposed for the sky merged with three portrait orientation shots exposed for the foreground, stitched together.
    Your effort has been well rewarded by this result! thumb.gif
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    MarcyMarcy Registered Users Posts: 189 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    this is really a great shot - I have been trying to figure out where you shot it from - nice location
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    MazlimMazlim Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    Lovely colours! I like the foreground detail leading the eye to the mountains in the background.


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    acowanacowan Registered Users Posts: 156 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    A very nice shot but even more of thumbs up the six merged photos to get the result. Well done all around!!thumb.gifthumb
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    Secluded ValleySecluded Valley Registered Users Posts: 176 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2010
    It's beautiful. I can't think of anyway to improve the photo.

    Kristine
    "How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!" ~John Muir
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    dlsdls Registered Users Posts: 385 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2010
    very nice. great colors, comp, detail. kudos.thumb.gif
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    davemandaveman Registered Users Posts: 120 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2010
    Thanks
    Thanks for the comments everyone - I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

    Sexy6Chick wrote:
    Wow..wow, what a great shot of Four Peaks. We were just there yesterday to participate in the cleanup..4 1/2 tons of trash and 400 people. I wish there was still a lot of snow up there.

    Natalie - what group were you with? 400 people is an a lot of people.. That area has a lot of people in and out - so it is great to see someone cleaning it up. I would join if I know about it next time.

    Marcy wrote:
    this is really a great shot - I have been trying to figure out where you shot it from - nice location

    Marcy - this is about 5 miles off of HWY 87 on the Four Peaks road - right before hte road shoots down the valley. Hope this helps.

    Thanks again everyone.
    Dave
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    Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2010
    daveman wrote:
    Natalie - what group were you with? 400 people is an a lot of people.. That area has a lot of people in and out - so it is great to see someone cleaning it up. I would join if I know about it next time.

    Here is a link to the events blog: http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com/

    It was a gathering of a large group of offroad groups and environmental enthusiasts from all over Arizona. This is the 3rd or 4th year this cleanup has taken place - it is our way of cleaning up what others unfortunately leave behind. The more we can do to keep the trails open the better.

    You captured the beauty of 4 Peaks so well, just makes it that much more worth it to be able to go out there and see it up close and personal
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    rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2010
    Gorgeous shot! I love the sun highlights on the cactus in the foreground thumb.gif
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    ranran Registered Users Posts: 193 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2010
    Absolutely wonderful shot
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    EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2010
    Sexy6Chick wrote:
    Here is a link to the events blog: http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com/

    It was a gathering of a large group of offroad groups and environmental enthusiasts from all over Arizona. This is the 3rd or 4th year this cleanup has taken place - it is our way of cleaning up what others unfortunately leave behind. The more we can do to keep the trails open the better.

    You captured the beauty of 4 Peaks so well, just makes it that much more worth it to be able to go out there and see it up close and personal

    I am so glad to hear this! I love this area and it is very sad to see all the litter left behind and to see the people get off designated roads ripping up the desert. Kudos! clap.gif
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2010
    Sorry i am out of words eek7.gif
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    RuiMLopesRuiMLopes Registered Users Posts: 336 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2010
    Only a word: Brilliant!clap.gif
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    pkhonapkhona Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
    edited February 9, 2010
    Wow !! Great shot!!
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