I visited Monument Valley in NE Arizona in April 2010 - it's always a great place to visit. I finally got around to processing some of my photos and decided to see how they looked in black and white (pretending to be a junior Ansel Adams!). I liked the way they turned out!
There is just something about these photos that conjure up images of the wild West.
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Beppe Altissimi 35 months ago | reply
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J_Knipper 35 months ago | reply
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, totally unique!
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Peter Kok 35 months ago | reply
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,

totally inspiring!
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S. Yates 35 months ago | reply
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Manreet.D 35 months ago | reply
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Andy Watson1 35 months ago | reply
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,

totally inspiring!
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HoangHuyManh images 35 months ago | reply
This is definitively a Ooh! La La picture

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at38000feet 35 months ago | reply
Very nice...
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cdveston [deleted] 35 months ago | reply
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Light Echoes 35 months ago | reply
Stunning vista.
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GlixPix 35 months ago | reply
OK, Ansel, it is a great shot! Seriosly, Alaska Dude, It is a really nice composition and the fact that it has some sky effects makes it a real possibility for an outstanding photograph.
As for the processing, it does not seem to have a full range of tones, it is hard to make out a pure black, and the whites are not glowing. I would say it needs more contrast. Try it with more contrast and a lower gamma. I think it would shine.
I have in mind something like this one of mine. It's not Monument Valley but I think it shows what you might do.
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