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Sunspots

Posted in Glimpses on May 20th, 2012 by Chris

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The test image turned out surprisingly well. Now we wait for the big event.

Stunner

Posted in Glimpses on May 19th, 2012 by Chris

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Interesting clouds after sunset at Batman Butte.

Another alteration from the library. This was the spot I had picked out to photograph the eclipse but since the camera is still not here, I’ll be experimenting with something a little different (a little closer to home).

Soft Lights

Posted in Glimpses on May 18th, 2012 by Chris

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Warm nights make for more creative time outside. It was another incredible transition from day to night and I couldn’t resist making a shot of the approaching darkness. This one got a little extra glow treatment on the stars and lights.

Horizontal

Posted in Glimpses on May 17th, 2012 by Chris

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Yet another variation of colors in the sandstone.

There’s still no update on my camera. It appears to be in the shop being repaired but I have no way of knowing when it will be done. Meanwhile the eclipse approaches.

Graphic Treatments

Posted in Glimpses on May 16th, 2012 by Chris

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The light version.

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The dark version.

These are a couple of experimental print pieces I’ve been fiddling with for the last few days. Why? No reason other than sometimes I get an urge to embellish the landscape.

Recording The Moment

Posted in Glimpses on May 15th, 2012 by Chris

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Even the boring ones are worth looking at.

Creatively, I’m in a bit of a rut. I’ve been here before and I know it will pass. I’ll just point and shoot while I work through it.

Ready To Go

Posted in Glimpses on May 14th, 2012 by Chris

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Rentals at the Wahweap houseboat dock.

I did a fair amount of processing on this one just to see if I could get a different feel. I like the minimal approach — less is more — but I’m still looking for my colors.

Foreground Element

Posted in Glimpses on May 13th, 2012 by Chris

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I need to get better at including something in the front for scale.

Not To Scale

Posted in Glimpses on May 12th, 2012 by Chris

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Studio mock-up.

The red and white gravel is from the San Juan River arm of Lake Powell. I picked it up last year while I was wondering the beach. I knew I’d find a use for it eventually.

And Another

Posted in Glimpses on May 11th, 2012 by Chris

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For my collection.

This one is less than half a mile from the west edge of the Colorado River gorge, on the ridge between Death Pockets and the canyon that leads to Death Bend. It is dated 1937 which means that the only river crossing in the area would have been Navajo Bridge. The city of Page (visible from this spot), Glen Canyon Dam, and US 89 wouldn’t exist for another twenty years.

It was a much different place for humans in 1937 but the natural beauty remains pretty much unchanged.

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