Taj Mahal at Dusk

[Jon Buffington]

No, not that Taj Mahal, the Taj Mahal at Big Bend National Park. This was shot at dusk almost 3 years ago from the backside, 2 different perspectives. I hope to catch a sunrise from the front view one day. I have never shared these images before and I did just a slight rework or rather tweaking from my past processing. Not sure which I prefer the most. I like prefer the light on the first, composition on the 2nd. Oh well, gives me something to look forward to in the future.

For those whom have never been to BBNP, I HIGHLY recommend it. A most magical place that one can get lost in, both physically and emotionally.

Tech details: canon 5dmkii, 17-40L

 

[Bart Carrig]

What beautiful colors. Gives this barren land sweet beauty. I keep jumping back and forth, and for this moment, have a preference for #2.

Bart

 

[Ben Egbert]

Two nice ones, but I really like the terrain of 2.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Thank you Bart and Ben

 

[AlanLichty]

Gotta be a contrary here - I like the first one both for the colors and the comp. The leading lines of the foreground rocks in the second is a compelling shot but I am a bit of a sucker for shots that can incorporate silhouettes. The ocotillo amidst the scattered creosote works well for my eyes.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

The first one for me as well.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Thank you Alan and Jameel. Looks like an even split on the vote

 

[Kyle Jones]

Another vote for one. The color does it for me.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Jon,

It's nice to see something nice from Big Bend. #1 is my choice too!

 

[Jon Buffington]

Thank you Kyle and Jim So far, it is #1

 

[Alisa]

Very nice! I preffer the first one...I was drawn to all the color in this image.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Thank you Alisa

 

[Mike Mancil]

I see a trend and I like #1 as well, it seems like more natural lighting.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Thank you Mike for the feedback. Sometimes, for me, when shooting landscapes, I am indecisive on which comp is the stronger as I have personal pulls in both directions. It helps to have a 2nd pair (or more) or eyes.