- love this detail... - storvandre
- like the heart of it lots - Gypsy Cowboy
- It makes me want to cry.. - Tallυlah
Zion National Park_The Watchman
Just got back from another fall photo trip this time to the Southwest
where I shot primarily in Zion National Park. I went with Adrian Klein
and met up with fellow Flickr members Miles Morgan (mm767cap) and
Steve Turner(steveturnerphoto). We were able to do the Subway but I
was not the fastest cat on the course - so sorry guys for holding you
up and thank you for waiting for me !!!
This image is from a very popular spot on the bridge called the
Watchmen I believe .... I went with a darker exposure because it
really fit the mood at the time I was photographing this.
I also used a 5-Stop Mor-Slo to get some longer exposure and deeper
reds in the image.
The ND filter is fantastic for bringing out the most color in an image
due to the longer exposure needed to get enough light.
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Jeff Eickhoff, Wiffsmiff23, chee_hian, Alvaro Espinoza Fotografía, and 382 other people added this photo to their favorites.
DaNieL TDF (43 months ago | reply)
Those mild colors are sublime...Great landscape picture....!
little m:) (43 months ago | reply)
PINK~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Psoup216 (43 months ago | reply)
I'd say that's pretty incredible alright.
Justin Reznick (43 months ago | reply)
That's some wicked color Kevin! Were the clouds lit up at the same time as the Watchman or did you have to do a blend? Awesome sunset and great view of a classic!
jpeder55 (43 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot. I love the gorgeous colors and the hints of sunlight on the cliffs in the background.
luisAfonso (43 months ago | reply)
Wonderful colors Steve!
The soft sky and the light bathing the peaks are amazing.
Very good one.
siskokid (43 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous tones!
Jeff Eickhoff (43 months ago | reply)
Holy smokes, Kevin. That is some incredible reflected light on the Virgin River.
This is the first really beautiful image I've seen of this part of Zion. Usually it's the Subway or the cataracts at the end of the road...but this is spectacular.
Extra Medium (43 months ago | reply)
Wow, I really don't think you could pack any more color into this photo. It's just awesome!
RH Miller (43 months ago | reply)
Beautiful pastel image, Kevin!
Alvaro Espinoza Fotografía (43 months ago | reply)
Excellent Mr. McNeal... excellent
JRodrigues. (43 months ago | reply)
Awesome landscape!
Excellent lighting and colours!
ĵüŋđŶ [deleted] (43 months ago | reply)
stunning image! wow detailed and sharp from all corners.
markku mestila (43 months ago | reply)
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jon.noj (43 months ago | reply)
fantastic colors!
RondaKimbrow (43 months ago | reply)
wonderful image!!! Fantastic colors
Lewosky (43 months ago | reply)
What a magic light you got here Kevin.
Really good job. =) Have a good new week!
greenka2000 (43 months ago | reply)
stunning!!
Dene' Miles (43 months ago | reply)
I have been eagerly waiting for these images from the crew :) Love the choice of the deeper reds for the mood. It works perfectly for this landscape.
© Mikytz (43 months ago | reply)
awesomeness!!!!!!!!congrats!!! happy week ahead!!!
Andrionni Ribo (43 months ago | reply)
<3 zion. going there in a couple of weeks for the fall color as well. classic angle of the watchman that's wonderfully captured.
david.richter (43 months ago | reply)
Holy Batman, this is one beautiful shot Kevin! Probably the best of the Watchman ever! At least it ranks in the top 3 shots in my book! The light is simply incredible! The decision to go with the longer exposure was the right thing to do... you nailed this! Can't wait to see with what else you got away with... any broken tripod legs, cracked foreheads this time? ;)
Scott Stringham "Rustling Leaf Design" (43 months ago | reply)
WOW, one of the best from this location. excellent shot.
MikeJonesPhoto (43 months ago | reply)
Very nice. I've shot this spot before. What a bitch of a hike. I had to walk nearly 20 feet from where I parked my car.
Andy Beal Photography (43 months ago | reply)
Love the color!
shexbeer (43 months ago | reply)
wOw, what a colours!
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Grant Mattice Photography (43 months ago | reply)
Kevin, beautiful composition and balance of light.
Bill Ratcliffe (43 months ago | reply)
Wow...some fantastic color here... Great shot of the Watchman... I was actually here that same night at the watchman shooting
Mathieu Noel (43 months ago | reply)
What a sky ... fantastic shot ... beautiful tones ...
David M Hogan (43 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous shot Kevin, this is stunning!
oreofuzz (43 months ago | reply)
I love this image! The soft glow of the light along the river is a perfect balance to the sky. Excellent work!
JM Clark Photography (jamecl99) (43 months ago | reply)
Beautiful light and color.
Manny Estrella (43 months ago | reply)
What a breathtaking shot, Kevin. WOW.... I am speechless.
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Alan Cosh (43 months ago | reply)
Fantastic colours!
xandram (43 months ago | reply)
absolutely stunning!
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
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ennios2000 (43 months ago | reply)
Really sublime landscape!!!!
ebirdman (43 months ago | reply)
Stunning beauty!
Picture post. (43 months ago | reply)
A beautiful capture, stunning!
flutterbydragonfly (43 months ago | reply)
Stunning.
Chris Ross Photography (43 months ago | reply)
Kevin this looks really good. I live close to Zion and frequent the area a lot. Based off your results, you timed your visit to Zion well, and your technique is excellent. It looks like the fall colors are a few weeks away from peaking- I will have to head up there soon. Well done!
Timmmayyy (formerly Sitestj7) (43 months ago | reply)
Incredible Kevin. It's amazing how you can so perfectly take an iconic scene and make it all yours. I love the mood you captured and I especially love the deep red colors. Can't wait to see what else you came back with.
Debasis ~~ (43 months ago | reply)
Just mindblowing capture.....fantabulous
nathan_copeland (43 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image and details.
sminky_pinky100 (In and Out) (43 months ago | reply)
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Incredible scene, the colouring is superb.
Markus Buchner (43 months ago | reply)
wow, amazing colors...!!!
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Appy 29 (43 months ago | reply)
Awesome
KPieper (43 months ago | reply)
That's about as good as it gets from that spot, Kevin. Nicely done!