Uploaded: March 05, 2010 05:09:09
Mesa Arch in Utah is a very popular place for photographers. We arrived in the dark to claim a spot in the crowd. This is the last of the group still catching parts of the amazing morning light.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Jeff Robinson
March 05, 2010
Tammy M. Anderson
March 05, 2010
R. J. Laudenbacher
March 05, 2010
Ron McEwan March 05, 2010
Great shot Karen. Oh I loved that place, like to go back. #8433536Jean-Pierre Ducondi March 05, 2010
Great scene Karen. Beautiful light and composition. Well done.Tarun Bose March 05, 2010
Excellent MT image, Karen. #8434059
JudyAnn Rector
March 05, 2010
Michelle Alton March 05, 2010
Unbelievable capture, Karen. #8434808
Shelly A. Van Camp
March 06, 2010
Reynaldo D. Reyes
March 06, 2010
Karen Celella March 06, 2010
Many thanks to each of your for your kind words. We got up about 4:00 am. It was well worth it and I hope to be able to do it again someday. It's a place I will never forget and a sunrise unmatched by any other. #8436213Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 18, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist Karen. WTG.Maria Coulson April 18, 2010
Wow Karen, you are hot this month. I love this one!! Congratulations. In my opinion, it is destined for gold. #8544385Kathleen Brennan April 18, 2010
Karen you are cleaning up! and well you should! Congrats! #8545714
R. J. Laudenbacher
April 19, 2010
Reynaldo D. Reyes
April 19, 2010
Rona L. Schwarz April 19, 2010
I, too, am running out of ways to congratulate you, Karen! This is such a wonderful theme entry - the lighting is gorgeous! Well-worth getting up at 4:00 a.m.! Congratulations on another great Finalist! #8548899Amy M. Wilson April 19, 2010
Ditto... congrats again, Karen!!! #8549203
Ken Smith
April 20, 2010
Karen Celella April 20, 2010
I'm also running out of ways to express how grateful I am for all of your kind words and support. So I will say once again THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!Ken, we had a very nice experience at the arch. Of course everyone wants that very best spot and it was difficult to move around, but everyone was kind and cooperative. #8554358
Debra R. Harder April 21, 2010
WOW...what a beautiful place to be!! This is amazing! Congratulations on ALL your outstanding finalists, Karen!! Deb #8558824David M. Montero April 21, 2010
I've never been there but it looks awe inspiring, almost spiritual in the morning. Great capture. Congratulations on your finalist Karen!!! #8560051Karen Celella April 27, 2010
Many thanks Debra and Dave! #8573386Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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