Wonderland

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• tuslaw (2354)
• [2008-08-29 23:02]

Gorgeous Evelynn,
The textures, color and lighting are beautiful and very eye catching. A vertical post is the only way to show this stunning image. TFS!!
Ron

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• Argus (24747)
• [2008-08-29 23:41]

Hello Evelynn,
An interesting capture, both of the texture of the rock and the question it poses of the geology.
The smooth pillar-like appearance reminds me of the inside of a cathedral, as does the lighting.
The colour suggests sandsstone, in which case the strata have become vertical, but there is probably a completely different explanation.
James probably knows the answer.
TFS this fine image,
Ivan

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• Jamesp (15138)
• [2008-08-29 23:46]

Hi Evelynn

This is a lovely shot showing with beautiful lighting and colours. The rock fall in the foreground gives added focus and interest. This is a typical scene of the American SW - an exfoliated rock surface streaked with desert varnish (the black - silica which has 'melted' and oozed onto the rock surface due to the intense desert heat. The exfoliated is caused the the diurnal (day/night) difference in heating which causes a stress fracture to form and eventually the rock face sheers off (an alternative form of single rock exfoliation can be seen if you look at Devil's MArbles under Australia in my folder - colours not so good as it was midday).

It is sandstone - the bedding is just off horizonal if you look carefully - the desert varish is running down the rock and is not bedding planes.

James

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• nagraj (2330)
• [2008-08-29 23:56]

hi evelynn,
great colors, composition, textures and admirable contrast. nice to look at the simple image. tfs.
nagraj.v

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• bazzap (311)
• [2008-08-30 2:17]
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• mohaiminawang (554)
• [2008-08-30 4:17]

Hi Evelynn,

Interesting semi abstract nature shot. Nice colour and texture.Brilliant composition on vertical enhance the rock wall line.Soft colour grass give the floating effect, like it.TFS and have a nice weekend.

regards
mohaimin

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• Aramok (4885)
• [2008-08-30 4:48]

Hi Evelynn

What a great shot. I love the warm colours and the contrast between the smooth rock and the foreground. the rock structure is wonderful.

TFS
Emma

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• PeterZ (9457)
• [2008-08-30 5:05]

Hello Evelynn,
Wonderful photo in a great composition and texture. Very beautiful warm colours. The contrasts between the lines in the foreground and background are fantastic.
Kind regards,
Peter

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• uleko (24859)
• [2008-08-30 9:09]
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Hello Evelynn,
Wow, this is fantastic and you've hidden this away for some time!! The point of view, the sharp details of the rock face, the contrasting pile of rocks in the foreground, the light and the colours are all fabulous.
The vertical cropping is perfect too - brilliant work!
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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• flashpoint (3835)
• [2008-08-30 9:11]

amazing natural abstract

best regards sERGIO

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• Juyona (13565)
• [2008-08-30 10:44]

Hola amiga,
realmente espectacular.
el acantilado y los colores,
bonito formato y pov,
saludos Evelynn.

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• gondox (1189)
• [2008-08-30 10:48]

Hi Evelynn!

This wall is breath taking I feel as I was standing right in front of it myself!
Perfect representation of a wonderful subject, TFS!

Best regards,
Andor

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• Heaven (3729)
• [2008-08-30 11:52]

Hi Evelynn!

You present us a very beautiful picture with delightful colours and shapes. Capitol Reef is a wonderful place, I will always keep it in my mind and thank you for having refreshed my memories.

Kind regards

Markus

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• mala-zaba (1037)
• [2008-08-30 13:27]

Hi Evelynn,
You have right, he really have a contrast between the textures of the foreground and background. The colors are very good and I have nothing to say about the composition.
Congratulations,
Eric.

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• manyee (20008)
• [2008-08-30 16:00]

Very dramatic, Evelynn.
i wish there were a fox or something at the base, to give us a feel for the grandeur of this scene.
I too find the juxtaposition of the smooth vertical cliff and the rough edged jumble of rocks intriguing. The light variation of the cliff gives a good sense of the depth of the "cave". Your composition brings the most out of this natural sculpture.
TFS. : )

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• aes_thor (1915)
• [2008-08-30 16:17]

Hi Evelynn,

Great composition and misterious look of this shot makes it really interesting. Great dark-red BG, nice warm colours, nice light.

well done, cheers!
Adrian

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• vanderschelden (27816)
• [2008-08-30 18:10]

Hello Evelynn,
I'm going to 'listen' to James. It has nothing to do with expectations:-)
It isn't some kind of cathedral; figured that out. Beautiful layer of varnish.
Well done!
TFS
Annick

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• eqshannon (21801)
• [2008-08-30 20:51]

And in addition to James...there have been more arches, not this of course, in Utah which have fallen this year than in the last 100 and USGS is calling it because of drought. I have many links and notes as concerns this on my Pinpoint Newsletter, the geologic group I have run on the net since 1992...Fantastic image Eve!
Bob

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• tkp1165 (2743)
• [2008-08-30 22:47]

Hi Evelynn
This is a great shot with beautiful lighting and colors.I like the contrast between the textures of the FG and the BG. Wonderful Job!!
TFS
Tom

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• horia (13111)
• [2008-08-31 14:10]

Hi Evelynn

Another wonderful and totally original shot from you!
The colors here are simply dominant and the bold composition is most charming...i really like it!
The morning light played an important part, too, enhancing the natural contrast of the scene.
Very nice work, indeed!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• PaulH (11459)
• [2008-09-01 5:39]

Hi Evelynn,
It's a real beauty alright. Beautiful contrast between light and shade and the rich tones of the Sandstone makes the perfect backdrop. Very nice framing too, well done!
Paul

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• saguzar (6902)
• [2008-09-02 12:14]

Hi Evelynn,
Sure, it´s a wonder land, rock formation and light reflection on the wall in shadows are the best in your image. Excellent job
Regards
Hernán

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• boadella (337)
• [2008-09-02 14:11]

Practico la escalada y esta captura me hace soñar...

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• EOSF1 (23113)
• [2008-09-02 15:12]

Great colors, patterns and textures, Evelynn! A true beauty, the composition, exposure and sharpness are all fantastic, well done, thanks!

Mario

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• parthasarathi (1139)
• [2008-09-06 12:49]

Great colours, details and composition.

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• blue_river (1105)
• [2008-10-01 3:57]

This is a very effective composition, you've really shown the contrast between the vertical rock and the rough foreground. The use of the brush in the bottom of the frame is very effective!
TFS

TK

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• moustique (543)
• [2008-10-02 7:33]

étonnante nature, toujours surprenante quand le talent d'une photographe sait lui donner la plus belle image...
la lumière est belle, la composition aussi...
bien vu !
;o)

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• fragman (12064)
• [2008-11-06 22:35]
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indeed wonderland, I wish I was there, TFS Ori