Arches in the Morning

[BarryHamilton]

With apologies to Ben. Not wanting to hi-jack his thread but I thought the contrast worth sharing.
This was from the road coming from and after my visit to Turret and Double Arches, on a mostly overcast morning in Dec '15.
Looking more westerly, a stray bit of sunlight lit up Balance Rock and its surrounding pillars. The pov was looking a little upward and I thought the contrast with the red rocks, somewhat gloomy sky and the snow made a nice image.

 

[Ben Egbert]

No apology required, it's good to see different takes on similar locations. You did a great job here showing it in winter with the snow and grey skys.

 

[AlanLichty]

Interesting I always love the contrast of snow and the red rocks of the Canyonlands area. I'd like to shoot Arches with some snow someday.....

 

[JimFox]

Nice light in this Barry. I like it when the foreground is lit and contrasts well with that stormy sky. And of course, snow is awesome.

Jim

 

[BarryHamilton]

many thanks, fellas! Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[BarryHamilton]

Interesting I always love the contrast of snow and the red rocks of the Canyonlands area. I'd like to shoot Arches with some snow someday.....

I got lucky, Alan. Craig told me it snowed a couple days before I got to Moab! It was a real treat for me!