Canyon Haze, a photo from Arizona, West

Photographer's Note

The storm has passed and the rain stopped, as the sun breaks through the clouds creating a warm haze over the South Rim near Desert Point in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA.

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mesutilgim (0) 2014-11-13 0:30

Hello Brian, my neighbour !
Nice capture from Grand Canyon. With all the characteristic elements of this natural wonder. Perfect pov and layout.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

williewhistler (16606) 2014-11-13 4:01

Hello Brian,
you have used the haze to create a special atmosphere across the spectacular landscape,I particularly enjoy the change of tones from golden brown to faded blue.
The recession through the rugged crags is superb and gives a fine depth to the shot.
All the best Les.

Nicou (193806) 2014-11-13 7:14

Hello

quelle vue et compo quelle image et captage superbe vue ce rendu sur la roche ces tons ces couleurs c'est superbe grandiose vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

rychem (72187) 2014-11-13 8:27

Splendid photo with fantastic layers depending on the distance, great view of the Canyon
regards Ryszard

Gerrit (62042) 2014-11-13 9:11

Hello Brian,
wonderful layering and beautiful colors in this fantastic landscape . Excellent work.
regards, Gerrit

dekanski (9269) 2014-11-13 10:25

Hi Brian,

I would say that the background was in the mist, pale. It seems to me that you tried to fix it, but a little too much postprocessing. The first plan appears unnatural!

Saa

tyro (30513) 2014-11-13 11:39

Hello Brian,

Apart from this being a fabulous photograph from the Grand Canyon, it is also a perfect lesson in aerial perspective - that phenomenon in which distant objects appear to have reduced contrast and reduced colour saturation compared to objects nearer to the observer. From what I recall, Leonardo da Vinci was one of the first artists and scientists to appreciate this phenomenon which is no doubt due to dust or water vapour particles in the air and if you look at his masterpice, the "Mona Lisa" (or "La Gioconda"), you will note that the girl is painted in normal contrast and colour saturation whilst the distant view behind her has far less contrast and much softer colours.

And so it is with your photograph and the phenomenon certainly gives amazing depth to this image. Yet, despite the softer light and colours, we can still see wonderful details of the rock strata in the distant landscape. And a much softer sky than we have seen in many of your previous shots from here.

Gorgeous light and colours, a fine composition and exquisite details and clarity.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

jjcordier (79299) 2014-11-13 21:25

Brian
Toutes tes photos de ce merveilleux endroit sont fantastiques. Celle-ci n'échappe pas ŕ la rčgle.
Amicalement
JJ

npecanhuk (79329) 2014-11-14 14:31

Hi Brian!
Another very beautiful and attractive picture of that wonderful place!
I like everything, but special the distant background, on the top left side, where I can see different layers of the landscape with all its unique shapes!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

macjake (98262) 2014-11-15 8:35

Hey Brian
Ah yes, the Grand Canyon!
can you believe it, i'll be here in just a few days.
We're heading down to Las Vegas for a 4 day trip on the 17th.

I like the contrast between the fg and the bg.
the bg seems to be in a permanent fog or misty air, and the difference is quite noticeable.
easy way to create separation between the two.
love this place!

see you around
craig

ChrisJ (171220) 2014-11-15 15:45

Hello Brian,

If you have the time, inclination and photoshop skills, you could lasso the bg with a large feather border and try adding contrast and more shadows, perhaps saturation too. But leave that till last as I find that contrast increases apparent saturation. Anyway another amazing pinpoint sharp view of this celebrated canyon. Grand!