More Zion Skycapes with Rocks

Sunrise behind the human history museum. Today was a reminder that a rainy morning doesn't preclude a nice time shooting. Click to enlarge the photos.

Nikon D3, Nikon 16-35, 1/30, f/16, 200 ISO, tripod

Nikon D3, Nikon 16-35, 1/180, f/16, 200 ISO, tripod mounted

Nikon D3, Nikon 16-35, 1/180, f/16, 200 ISO, tripod mounted

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Sunrise at Capitol Reef

Just got there in time to capture the sun over the Waterpocket fold. 3 images merged via Photoshop HDR

 

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Aspen tree trunks at first light

I intentionally underexposed at capture and in post processing to darken the forest but highlight the gold light on the trunks. I like the negative clarity control in Camera Raw for textures like the aspen trunks.

Nikon D3

Nikon 24-70mm

1/80, f5.6, ISO 400

Tripod mounted

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