Watchman Tree
Uploaded: December 03, 2009 07:40:06
Everyone visiting Zion National Park is tacitly obligated to make a picture of The Watchman, the sentinel-like mountain that has become a favorite symbol of the park. Most are from one of several bridges or from the Watchman Trail. This one was from the Virgin River and I liked the tree "towering" above it. Valarie, this one is MY fav from the trip.
f/6.3, 1eHDR at 1/50, 24-105mm at 24mm, ISO 100, tripod
Exif: F Number: 6.3, ExposureTime: 100/5000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Monnie Ryan December 03, 2009
I can see why it's a favorite, Marty -- and I too love that tree in the center. An all-around gorgeous capture! #1212214Lisa R. Buffington December 03, 2009
Stunning and so beautiful. Excellent clarity, composition and lighting, love the gorgeous colors. Definitely a favorite. #8187854Ritajane Smith December 03, 2009
Wonderful, just wonderful Marty! #8187914Selena C. Metts December 03, 2009
beautiful, great lighting and comp! #8187936Val Feldman December 03, 2009
Oh, my...Marty, this is just superb. I can see why it's your favorite - it's an incredible view, expertly composed and executed...and such magnificent "alive" color. I don't know when I've been so taken with a series of photos as I have with yours of ZNP. God willing, sure hope I get the chance to see this for myself one day! Excellent work - again, thank you from all of us! And of course, added as a fav, with all your others! #8187953Jack Ryan December 03, 2009
Wonderful view and another wonderful image. Excellent composition as always and I agree with you abut that tree. Great work, Marty! Keep them coming. #8188027Ellen Hodges December 03, 2009
You are enciouraging us all to make the trip, Marty, with this fabulous and beautiful series!! #8188029Jeff Robinson December 03, 2009
That beautiful tree really sets up the image! Wonderful pov, colors and capture! Jeff #8188080Ron McEwan December 03, 2009
OMG Marty, I will have to plan another trip to Zion in the fall this time. This is an incredible shot, the rock in the river to the distant peak are all in the right place for this composition, well done my friend, well done indeed. #8188097Rod Partington December 03, 2009
Marty,You are coming up with some amazing landscapes here lately. This is Awesome my friend! #8188138Tammy M. Anderson December 03, 2009
This is superb and I hope its a big winner, Marty. Well deserved for sure. Colors, lighting and composition are perfect. Love it!!!! #8188602Michelle Alton December 03, 2009
Thrilling work, Marty. Masterful! #8188651Michael R. McKenney December 03, 2009
Dittos to all the previous comments. For me, the composition that accentuates the lone tree in the center makes the photo really great. Love the color and clarity, and had to add it to my favorites. Thanks so much for posting it. #8188870Carol L. Fowler December 03, 2009
OOH! The colors and lighting make this a fav for me too! #8188956Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 03, 2009
Marty...the beauty of this image takes my breath away!!! :-) k #8189050Carolyn Morgan December 03, 2009
Another appealing shot. The colors are wonderful! #8189226Sherran Andersen December 03, 2009
Looks so peaceful. #8189529Julianne Bradford December 04, 2009
Stunning work and I can see why it's your favorite Marty. The tree overshadowing the monument make it unique and truely yours, WTG! #8190866Thomas E. Hinds December 04, 2009
Beautiful image, terrific color and composition! Wonderful! #8192116Maria A. Gonzalez December 07, 2009
Hi Marty,I love the way you positioned the tree in your composition...Excellent focal point it does create a great perspective of the landscape...Very well composed and the sky brings the colors to live..Beautiful reflections and the water a very inviting element in this image..Well done and great job. #8197705Marty Straub December 07, 2009
Thanks, everyone! And remember, if you ever plan a trip to Zion, let me know and I'll try to meet you. #8197999Julie Burnett December 07, 2009
This is a stunning image, Marty. The lighting, colors and composition are fantastic!! #8198899Randy D. Dinkins December 08, 2009
Beautiful. I am with Carol, it is now on the must travel to list. Thanks. #8202180Mick Burkey December 15, 2009
Beautiful work, Marty! Love the composition, colors and depth. #8217605Tammy M. Anderson January 18, 2010
Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Marty. #8306405Carol L. Fowler January 18, 2010
Yep- I am keeping this as a fav! Congratulations! #8306849Thomas E. Hinds January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your Finalist! #8308110Randy D. Dinkins January 18, 2010
Great shot, beautiful color. Congratulations. #8308609Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010
No surprise on this win, Marty -- it's awesome! Congratulations! #8309027Nancyj E. Hovey January 18, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SVal Feldman January 18, 2010
Well, it was your fav, wasn't it?? :) Such a perfect capture of the most beautiful place on earth with an exceptional photographer doing it complete justice....No one does Zion better. I'm so happy to see it again with a Finalist Badge attached, Marty....Congratulations!!! #8309201Craig W. Myers January 18, 2010
Wonderful composition. Congratulations. #8309490Usman M. Bajwa January 18, 2010
Awesome capture, Marty. CONGRATZ. on the Finalist Award. Good luck in the next round!!UB. #8309844
Maria A. Gonzalez January 19, 2010
Congratulations,Marty on your beautiful finalist.. #8310786Summer A. Kozisek January 19, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist Marty, beautiful colors and DOF! #8310805Marty Straub January 19, 2010
Thank you so much, everyone. #8311537JO ANN CLEVELAND August 11, 2010
How beautiful.. and love the colors and comp Marty!jo ann c. #8820915
Ellen Hodges October 05, 2010
Sooooooo very gorgeous, Marty!!!! Very Wow!!!! #8950261Kathleen R. Struckle November 15, 2010
Stunning image Marty. #9035472Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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