Canyon Stump, a photo from Arizona, West

Photographer's Note

A view from the south rim of the awesome Grand Canyon in the state of Arizona, USA. Yet another sad old tree stump that has a wonderful view of the colours and wonders of this amazing place.

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shreya2000 (2815) 2014-11-07 1:01

Dear Brian,

Excellent clarity of the great canyon. The clour formation is very well captured. Very good picture. I like it.
Regards,
joginder

SnapRJW (31631) 2014-11-07 1:05

Hello Brian - The textures on the gnarled old tree stump and orange rocks are, for me, the high point of this shot. The distant view of the canyon and clouds is lovely but it is the FG that really 'speaks' to me. So tactile and immediate I love it.

Warm regards

Rosemary

ChrisJ (171794) 2014-11-07 1:13

Hello Brian

I never get tired of Grand Canyon images. Nice textural and tonal details in the gnarled old tree stump and its drab grey colour contrasts well against the colourful red and blue bg. Good sharpness and excellent clarity. The trees either side add balance and depth and frame the bg superbly. Tfs!

Royaldevon (85862) 2014-11-07 1:17

Good Morning Brian,

That gnarled, tree stump is a wonderful f/g detail to capture our attention immediately. It really assaults the eyes! A fine introduction to the wonderful views beyond.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

npecanhuk (79329) 2014-11-07 1:34

Hi Brian!
So you're revisiting that wonder too!
Wow! A fantastic picture!
Sharpness, exposure, (wonderful) colors, squarish format, dof, chosen pov and composition are all outstanding photo qualities that I really love!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

besnard (59196) 2014-11-07 2:08

Bonjour Brian
Une trиs bonne photo d'un lieu magique que j'ai eu le plaisir de dйcouvrir. Cela me rappelle de bons souvenirs.
Amitiйs et bonne journйe.
Nicole

martou (1660) 2014-11-07 2:16

Really cool composition Have you used HDR to capture foreground/background equally exposed? Cheers martin

snunney (130967) 2014-11-07 2:23

Hello Brian,
What a marvel this is! Excellent well conceived composition complemented by superb light and colours. Love all those wonderful textures.

jhm (211736) 2014-11-07 5:11

Hello Brian,

This is one of the most beautiful pictures taken of the Grand Canyons, that I here on TE could see.
Your picture is taken with a very high quality.
Sharpness and clarity are real pleasant.
Also excellent depth and perspective with the old dry tree in foreground.
Very well composition, excellent captured.
Nice done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Gerrit (62042) 2014-11-07 6:04

Hello Brian,
The view would have made a fine picture on its own - especially because of that beautiful cloud - but the combination with this pieces of art made by nature and the framing by the pine trees it makes a wonderful photo.
regards, Gerrit

Nicou (193806) 2014-11-07 7:54

Hello

Merveilleuse souche de bois en premier plan avec ces formes lisses superbe et la vue la falaise ce re3ndu des tons ocres grandiose image bravo.
Belle soirйe
Nicou

tyro (30513) 2014-11-07 10:19

Hello Brian,

Another of your wonderful shots from Arizona and the Grand Canyon - you must have hundreds of these wonderful pictures stashed away but I reckon you still yearn to return to capture some more - and I can fully understand why!

That might be just an old gnarled dead tree stump but its effect in this image is truly magical as, together with the red earth and rocks where its decaying roots lie, it produces a fine foreground feature and so adds incredible depth to the whole composition. The contrast in colours and tones between the foreground and the distant view is amazing.

A well composed and thought out photograph with fabulous light and colours, perfect exposure and, as always, exquisite details and clarity.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

zjawa (62) 2014-11-07 10:44

Hello Brian,

Yesterday I read an article about tips concerning composition in photography and one of the suggestions was to place a strong element in the foreground. Looking at your picture I must say it works very well! ;)
I love the colours and in general the view.

Best regards,
Karolina

No_One (4) 2014-11-07 12:35

Hi Brian
As ever, your light skills are brilliant, and I am in awe at how you managed to retain such color and detail in every layer of this beautifully layered shot. As much as the backdrop is breath taking, you have chosen a reply great foreground subject which balances that out so well that my eye doesn not know where to look first! Beautiful flaming with the vegetation too.
Cheers
Noel

jjcordier (79299) 2014-11-07 22:40

Brian
Le premier plan accentue encore l'effet 3D de cette splendide photo de cet endroit majestueux. Belles couleurs, jolie composition et trиs bonne profondeur de champ.
Amicalement
JJ

emka (158030) 2014-11-07 23:35

hello Brian, I love such old wood. marvelous picture from Grand Canyon. Isn't it the pity you didn't know Jason when you were there? You would have great fun going there together.

WArm regrad s MAlgo

carlo62 (81265) 2014-11-08 5:44

Ciao Brian
bellissima questa vista, c'и molta profonditа e il tronco in primo piano completa perfettamente la composizione.
Eccellente messa a fuoco e bei colori.
Buon we
Carlo

jcpix (14030) 2014-11-08 9:51

Howdy Gappy,

The "molar mechanic,"....ahaha, I'm still getting a good laugh at that one! I too fear the dentist, something fierce in fact, and will do just about anything necessary to avoid hammer time. Now, the Grand Canyon on the other hand is something I look forward to...and every picture you post drives that desire to head back up North for another round. It's a shame I haven't been back since Serghei's visit!?

Such an inspiring view and outstanding composition to utilize the old stump as an anchor in this shot. Someone should carve out a seat in this old thing and charge admission to sit and soak up the grandeur and glory this place has to offer.

I don't know how you come up with these rich colors, but you have quite a knack for bringing the canyon alive with color and texture...I mean, three's not even a squirrel in sight, but it looks and feels animated. Speaking of, I'm sure there's a coyote around here somewhere trying to chase down a road runner. *meep meep* Another superb result mate! Enjoy the rest of the day.

Cheers from arid Az.,

Wile E.

mjw364 (1466) 2014-11-09 4:41

Hello Brian

Great compositional technique making use of the stump as a lead and the trees at the side to frame the panorama. The FG - BG contrast creates the depth and hey presto - a compositionally excellent shot. Well done.

Mike

Cricri (176) 2014-11-09 4:45

Hi Brian
Un paysage merveilleux, j'aime le premier plan, et toujours de splendides couleurs, magnifique
Beau dimanche
cricri

mkamionka (74311) 2014-11-09 13:33

Hi Brian,
another beautiful view from this spectacular park.
Master piece of composition with the dry tree making an eye catching foreground and the wonderful panorama opening just behind. Great processing work with the clouds features nicely enhanced,
Excellent photo,
M

Hellas (7123) 2014-11-28 2:04

Very good viewing angle and excellent depth of field. It is good for someone who takes a picture, to include in the frame so many elements as he can. You have done it in the best way!

Stunning view, my friend!!