Arches, Utah.....[4 IMG]

Well first of all I need to thank all of you for the huge amount of advise i got here before going to the US on my chance trip.

Anyway, things changed quite radically during the planning as Brendan decided to drive in from Baltimore to have some fun in fields.

SO serious shooting got compromised somewhat, but in stead we had a load of fun and managed a few decent images along the way too.
The decent images and pretty standard for a visit there I imagine, will be posted in this post along with a link to some of the more leasurely shots from the trip.

So lets get to it

Skyline Arch (DA21):




Delicate Arch (FA43):


Shot this flower thingy while driving on highway 128 towards Moab with the DA21, really think it handled things quite nicely:


Ohh and a link to the gallery of more leasurely shots:
Duplo Photography | Utah 2009
A few comments on arches it self.
Arches while extremely beautiful, is really more of a family zone than a hiking area, at least judged by what I am used to, huge trails, well marked and with a dificulty level well below expected. so definitely a place where you can bring family around.
I expected at least some areas with unmarked and steep terrain, but we managed to find no such thing, at least where you were allowed to go.
Temperature was perfect, in the +90 degree area and with loads of sun.
That said we had some amazing days there and that is what matters.

so to the people that gave advise, a sincere "thank you" you helped me a lot and to Brendan;
"We got to do this more often, great trip it was "

Thanks for looking

[dylansalt]

Wonderful shots and those primes bring out the best!

Dylan

[OrenMc]

I was wanting to make it down there during last memorial weekend but things didn't work out. I so want to visit the parks in Utah and Arizona. Hopefully one of next years vacations.

BTW, you did an awesome job, I hear the light down there can be amazing.

[Duplo]

Originally Posted by dylansalt

Wonderful shots and those primes bring out the best!

Dylan

Thank you Dylan.
No reason not to like the limiteds

Originally Posted by OrenMc

I was wanting to make it down there during last memorial weekend but things didn't work out. I so want to visit the parks in Utah and Arizona. Hopefully one of next years vacations.

BTW, you did an awesome job, I hear the light down there can be amazing.

It is an amazing place from a photographic point of view and light really was amazing.
I hope you will make it down there.

Thanks for liking the images too

[Marc Langille]

Ah, Thomas, this is only more incentive to commence my trip out to Utah on Monday, but instead I would leave earlier!!!

Great shots and thank you for sharing! I love the lighting in those first 3 images.

Regards,
Marc

[pop4]

Lovely landscape shots there; #3 stands out for me.

[Nesster]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous. This goes a long way to break my association: "Arches" = "photo inkjet paper"

[Duplo]

Originally Posted by Marc Langille

Ah, Thomas, this is only more incentive to commence my trip out to Utah on Monday, but instead I would leave earlier!!!

Great shots and thank you for sharing! I love the lighting in those first 3 images.

Regards,
Marc

Thank you Marc,
Always a pleasure to get compliments like this from skilled shooters like you.

I am sure you will come home with some amazing images from that trip, would love to go back soon, but seems I have a couple of trips to complete before heading back for more shooting in Utah.

Originally Posted by pop4

Lovely landscape shots there; #3 stands out for me.

Thank you.
Appreciate your kind compliment.

Originally Posted by Nesster

Gorgeous, just gorgeous. This goes a long way to break my association: "Arches" = "photo inkjet paper"

Thank you.
Glad I am able to assist breaking that association

[Ash]

It's not just that the DA 21 handles things nicely, it's also that you handle the DA 21 nicely!
Well done with these awesome captures.
I particularly like #2 how you inserted the two people to add perspective to the landscape.
Great stuff.

[Duplo]

Originally Posted by Ash

It's not just that the DA 21 handles things nicely, it's also that you handle the DA 21 nicely!
Well done with these awesome captures.
I particularly like #2 how you inserted the two people to add perspective to the landscape.
Great stuff.

Thank you Ash.
Glad you think that I am able to do the DA21 some justice.

Number two is a classic example of timing and a little luck, glad you like it.

[ceericks]

Wonderful pictures Thomas!
Your photos give inspiration to those during creative slumps.

Thanks

[kerrowdown]

Natural wonders at their best, well seen and taken.

[Maffer]

Whoa! Impressive landscape shots right there. One location more to add to my book for future travels. Thank you for sharing.

[legacyb4]

Nice shots; looks like a great photo opportunity at all times of the day!

[Duplo]

Originally Posted by ceericks

Wonderful pictures Thomas!
Your photos give inspiration to those during creative slumps.

Thanks

A fine compliment and greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Originally Posted by kerrowdown

Natural wonders at their best, well seen and taken.

Thank you, glad you found the images worth it.

Originally Posted by Maffer

Whoa! Impressive landscape shots right there. One location more to add to my book for future travels. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you, appreciate you liking the images.

I know what you mean about that book of future travels though... my list is growing faster than I am able to travel

Originally Posted by legacyb4

Nice shots; looks like a great photo opportunity at all times of the day!

I actually turned out to be quite a fotogenic place even during daytime, but it truly shines during sunrise/sunset or night I think.
thanks for liking the images.