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Recently went across the US... · 08:11 AM

...and took a few photos. Here are a couple I took at various places along the way. Hope you enjoy them!

Yosemite, California

Zion National Park, Utah

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Devil's Tower, Wyoming

Badlands, South Dakota

vievetrick · 08-01-2007, 09:51 AM

great shots look like a fun trip.

fletcherkane · 08-01-2007, 09:58 AM

Nice photos. I really like the Picture of Devils tower. Great mood.

**SCGushue** · 08-01-2007, 10:31 AM

Goose,

Nice series. I have been to them all and each one presents it's own series of challenges in capturing images. Nicley done.

But.... what? Nothing between Philly and Rapid City to photograph?

I went through Zion and Bryce last year and think that each one could keep a photographer happy for weeks on end. Zion, if you see both ends of the plateau could keep one busy for years.

I'll be returning this fall for an extended stay. Hope to have good weather and lots of opportunities.

Stephen

jshurak · 08-01-2007, 10:31 AM

the badlands are amazing!

channeler · 08-01-2007, 10:40 AM

Beautiful shots; beautiful scenery. I especially like the verticals 3 and 4; the contrasting vertical lines of the rocks and the lines of the clouds and blue sky. The colours in 4 are beautiful.

Paul

Goose · 08-01-2007, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by SCGushue

Goose,

Nice series. I have been to them all and each one presents it's own series of challenges in capturing images. Nicley done.

But.... what? Nothing between Philly and Rapid City to photograph?

I went through Zion and Bryce last year and think that each one could keep a photographer happy for weeks on end. Zion, if you see both ends of the plateau could keep one busy for years.

I'll be returning this fall for an extended stay. Hope to have good weather and lots of opportunities.

Stephen

We did 9 national parks (Sequoia, King's Canyon, Yosemite, Bryce, Zion, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Devil's, Badlands) going to Philly from LA - so after the Badlands we had a schedule to keep and didn't make too many stops. We decided to spend the bulk of our time in the west/midwest. It was my first time at pretty much all of these places, and now of course I can't wait to get back. You're right - I could go to any one and take a million shots.

Here are a few more just to throw out there. Please feel free to critique - I'm always looking to get better.

San Pedro, California

Sequoia National Forest

Brideveil Fall, Yosemite

jshurak · 08-01-2007, 11:28 AM

Fantastic shots! Those last three are great. I took a trip like that a few years back. Shippensburg (central pa) to Vancouver. We were on a tight tight schedule so couldn't stop much. made it to vancouver in 48 hours. basically non stop driving.

I took hundreds of shots of the badlands but my memory card some was corrupted

awesome photos though!

Nels · 08-01-2007, 01:58 PM

I like all of your shots. IMO the composition and light was nice on each one and the water shots with the smooth look from the slower shutter is my new favorite way to photograph moving water. Thanks for posting. We too are captivated by the beauty of our national parks.

Duh_Vinci · 08-01-2007, 02:10 PM

Great series, wonderfully captured! Thanks for sharing!

Regards,
D

**Mallee Boy** · 08-01-2007, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by SCGushue

Goose,

Nice series. I have been to them all and each one presents it's own series of challenges in capturing images. Nicley done.

But.... what? Nothing between Philly and Rapid City to photograph?

I went through Zion and Bryce last year and think that each one could keep a photographer happy for weeks on end. Zion, if you see both ends of the plateau could keep one busy for years.

I'll be returning this fall for an extended stay. Hope to have good weather and lots of opportunities.

Stephen

When are you going to be there Stephen?....our paths may well cross.
Grant

Ole · 08-01-2007, 08:50 PM

Very nice shots. I really like the "soft" water and the color tones in #2.

Petthefish · 08-02-2007, 01:41 AM

Very nice I love the Bridelveil Fall shot growing up going to Yosemite as a kid and now living so far away from there makes me want to take a drive on my next trip to California rp

nycxaro · 08-02-2007, 04:39 PM

Nice nature shots. I like the effect on number 2 a lot.

Goose · 08-03-2007, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Petthefish

Very nice I love the Bridelveil Fall shot growing up going to Yosemite as a kid and now living so far away from there makes me want to take a drive on my next trip to California rp

Here's a couple more from Yosemite then...

El Capitan

Picture from right after the tunnel heading into Yosemite valley - you can see El Capitan, Brideveil Falls, and off in the distance Half Dome. I took it because I thought it was a cool shot and representation of how the glacier slid through and created the valley.

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08-01-2007, 09:51 AM	#2
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	great shots look like a fun trip.

08-01-2007, 09:58 AM	#3
fletcherkane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 299	Nice photos. I really like the Picture of Devils tower. Great mood.

08-01-2007, 10:31 AM	#4
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Goose, Nice series. I have been to them all and each one presents it's own series of challenges in capturing images. Nicley done. But.... what? Nothing between Philly and Rapid City to photograph? I went through Zion and Bryce last year and think that each one could keep a photographer happy for weeks on end. Zion, if you see both ends of the plateau could keep one busy for years. I'll be returning this fall for an extended stay. Hope to have good weather and lots of opportunities. Stephen

08-01-2007, 10:40 AM	#6
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Beautiful shots; beautiful scenery. I especially like the verticals 3 and 4; the contrasting vertical lines of the rocks and the lines of the clouds and blue sky. The colours in 4 are beautiful. Paul

08-01-2007, 10:47 AM	#7
Goose New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by SCGushue Goose, Nice series. I have been to them all and each one presents it's own series of challenges in capturing images. Nicley done. But.... what? Nothing between Philly and Rapid City to photograph? I went through Zion and Bryce last year and think that each one could keep a photographer happy for weeks on end. Zion, if you see both ends of the plateau could keep one busy for years. I'll be returning this fall for an extended stay. Hope to have good weather and lots of opportunities. Stephen We did 9 national parks (Sequoia, King's Canyon, Yosemite, Bryce, Zion, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Devil's, Badlands) going to Philly from LA - so after the Badlands we had a schedule to keep and didn't make too many stops. We decided to spend the bulk of our time in the west/midwest. It was my first time at pretty much all of these places, and now of course I can't wait to get back. You're right - I could go to any one and take a million shots. Here are a few more just to throw out there. Please feel free to critique - I'm always looking to get better. San Pedro, California Sequoia National Forest Brideveil Fall, Yosemite

08-01-2007, 11:28 AM	#8
jshurak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 626	Fantastic shots! Those last three are great. I took a trip like that a few years back. Shippensburg (central pa) to Vancouver. We were on a tight tight schedule so couldn't stop much. made it to vancouver in 48 hours. basically non stop driving. I took hundreds of shots of the badlands but my memory card some was corrupted awesome photos though!

08-01-2007, 01:58 PM	#9
Nels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Collinsville, Ok. Photos: Gallery Posts: 218	I like all of your shots. IMO the composition and light was nice on each one and the water shots with the smooth look from the slower shutter is my new favorite way to photograph moving water. Thanks for posting. We too are captivated by the beauty of our national parks.

08-01-2007, 02:10 PM	#10
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Great series, wonderfully captured! Thanks for sharing! Regards, D

08-01-2007, 08:25 PM	#11
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Originally posted by SCGushue Goose, Nice series. I have been to them all and each one presents it's own series of challenges in capturing images. Nicley done. But.... what? Nothing between Philly and Rapid City to photograph? I went through Zion and Bryce last year and think that each one could keep a photographer happy for weeks on end. Zion, if you see both ends of the plateau could keep one busy for years. I'll be returning this fall for an extended stay. Hope to have good weather and lots of opportunities. Stephen When are you going to be there Stephen?....our paths may well cross. Grant

08-01-2007, 08:50 PM	#12
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Very nice shots. I really like the "soft" water and the color tones in #2.

08-02-2007, 01:41 AM	#13
Petthefish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, or Photos: Gallery Posts: 155	Very nice I love the Bridelveil Fall shot growing up going to Yosemite as a kid and now living so far away from there makes me want to take a drive on my next trip to California rp

08-02-2007, 04:39 PM	#14
nycxaro Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 95	Nice nature shots. I like the effect on number 2 a lot.

08-03-2007, 07:09 AM	#15
Goose New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by Petthefish Very nice I love the Bridelveil Fall shot growing up going to Yosemite as a kid and now living so far away from there makes me want to take a drive on my next trip to California rp Here's a couple more from Yosemite then... El Capitan Picture from right after the tunnel heading into Yosemite valley - you can see El Capitan, Brideveil Falls, and off in the distance Half Dome. I took it because I thought it was a cool shot and representation of how the glacier slid through and created the valley.

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