This has to be the most difficult photo I’ve ever taken. When I first visited Arches National Park, Utah, 3 months ago, I inadvertently took the wrong trail to the arch and missed photographing the sunset I wanted. 2nd time around I went to shoot another arch in the park in the late afternoon, upon trudging a mile through the snow to reach it I realized it was a morning shot, it was completely covered in shadow, d’oh. We raced back to the car and over to this arch, with time severely against me, I was dropped at the trail head (the right one this time!) and ran the mile long, mostly uphill path. With literally 2min to spare I quickly set up the camera gear and snapped a few shots. A truly elusive photograph!
Fuji Velvia 50 (an awesome film!)
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I am so glad you got this! It literally made me say wow when I opened your blog tonight. It's a fantastic image and a beautiful place. Fine work!
It looks like you got there at just the right time. Great colors. Is this Delicate Arch?
This is beautiful. Such great colors. (It's great they are making Velvia 50 again, eh?)
It's breath taking. What an incredible scene. Amazing light.
Your effort was not wasted. Amazing photograph!
wow. very lovely indeed!
Wow, thanks a lot to show us such wonderful places :)) Nice light.
This is truly a majestic place, and your images do it proud.
really a great film, with great colors!
you were lucky to finally get this shot!
Well worth the effort. A real classic.
Wonderfully rich tones. This is beautiful and an excellent impetus to go out there again.
Wow, this is a beautiful shot. Great composition and amazing colors. Would love to visit this place.
This stunning shot rewards very well your efforts Will. The colours and the contrast are great. Well done
contrastes des couleurs, des tons, ….SUPERBE !!!!
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stunnig!
Directly to my rss 😉
Great colouring in the rocks and nice clouds as well.
Seriously amazing. You really should get your online store up 😉
Bonjour,
Wonderful shot..Excellent light and framing..Bravo!
Perfect lighting and an overall perfect shot!
The scene, colors and composition are wonderful!
very nice. and you had a good timing 🙂 i like ht e contrast between the background colors and the front colors of the stones
I love the Arches NP. This is a stunning photo. Makes me want to head West right this minute. I'll check out the spot next time I'm visiting.
Absolutely stunning landscape! Out of my world…
This shot was truly worth everything that you went through to get it – it is absolutely breathtaking! Beautiful job Will!