JACK LARSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Utah Splendor
Posted by john4jack (Corvallis, Oregon, United States) on 21 June 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Southern Utah is a photographer's paradise. People's responses to B&W vs. Color always fascinates me. As I've said before, I find that color speaks more to my heart and B&W speaks more to my soul. Color brings the joy of beauty. And B&W seems to touch a deeper level inside of me and communicates a different dimension of beauty. This is personal and descriptive; no value judgment is implied.
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valenttin from Navodari, Romania
very interesting contrast between the trees and the straight lines of the rocks texture...
21 Jun 2009 5:07am
@Rand: I actually think that it is on the road between Boulder, UT, and Moab.
Marie LC from Voiron, France
les zones blanches me font un peu mal aux yeux.... mais j'aime le paysage
21 Jun 2009 7:20am
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
The bright light and glare from the rock is fantastic.
21 Jun 2009 9:19am
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks, Richard.
zOOm from Paris, France
This B&W really reinforces this intricated landscape. Impressive.
21 Jun 2009 9:33am
@zOOm: Thanks, Flo.
@Yvon: Thanks, Yvon.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Wow and no kidding, my gosh talk about Top of the Moutain Experience, the Light is Fabulous!
21 Jun 2009 10:54am
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine.
Bill Jennings from (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States
very interesting in B&W - it does bring a deep response from the viewer.
21 Jun 2009 11:11am
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
This bright white on top emphasizes the texture of the rock there - below and the light trees below!
21 Jun 2009 11:23am
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Splendor is right ... this is beautiful.
Happy Father's Day, Jack!
21 Jun 2009 11:35am
@Judy: Thank you "O One Without Cancer"!
Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland
Impressive shot. It's a strong image for meditation!
21 Jun 2009 12:02pm
@Sarah: Thank you, Sarah.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
The B&W emphasizes the texture in the rock. It's beautiful. Happy Father's Day!
21 Jun 2009 12:11pm
@Betty: Thank you. There will be gathering of fathers at our house today, but I will be the only grandpa.
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
another lesson in the joys of monotone......and i love your sentiment....color speaks to the heart, b&w to the soul.......
21 Jun 2009 12:47pm
@Susan: Thanks, Susan.
Don from spokane, United States
This is a fine black and white capture of this amazing place. I liked your discussion of B&W and color. I've shot so much B&W over the years that I'm always surprised when someone comments they'd like to see a B&W image in color. I enjoy both, but regard them as different mediums.
21 Jun 2009 1:41pm
@Don: Thanks, Don.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
I love your comments today! Photography is all about heart & soul, isn't it?
21 Jun 2009 1:44pm
@Tracy: For you and me, it is!!
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
A strong contrasting of black and white. Yet it all works extremely well. Great processing.
21 Jun 2009 1:44pm
@Lee: Thanks, Lee.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
This is a cool shot! These tones are wonderful, silvery and showing all the lighter detail. Nice work, Jack!
21 Jun 2009 2:17pm
@bluechameleon: Thanks, Sharon.
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
I do enjoy the b&w here. Really brings out the intricate detail.
21 Jun 2009 2:52pm
@jeff (aka dogilicious): Thanks, Jeff.
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Great work on this Jack and I really like the B&W rocks!
21 Jun 2009 4:16pm
@Scott Schilling: Thanks, Scott.
LauraS from Chico, United States
Nice photo, although I do prefer color. But this is magnificent.
21 Jun 2009 7:49pm
@Christopher: Thanks, Christopher.
B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States
As a photographer I do like some B & W, but as an artist and painter, bring on the color! Nice shot.
21 Jun 2009 9:13pm
@B. Thomas: Thanks, Barb.
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
a nice post traitement in this shot ,jack !
friendly !
21 Jun 2009 10:17pm
@marc battault: Thanks, Marc.
k@ from Paris, France
I DO agree with your caption, for me too B&W touches my soul and your photo is the very proof* Thank for both pic & words ~
21 Jun 2009 10:43pm
@k@: Thank you, Karine. You are very kind.
Chris Parr from Jefferson City, United States
Agreed Jack. This is a stunning image of nature's majesty.
21 Jun 2009 11:09pm
@Chris Parr: Thanks, Chris.
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
wonderful indeed -- a great place for walking / hiking / photos!!
21 Jun 2009 11:29pm
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Nice b&w - Utah is on my list of places to go!
22 Jun 2009 3:24am
@PD: You will love southern Utah.
JamesC from portland, United States
B&W is for the soul, well said! Powerful image here.
22 Jun 2009 6:42am
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
beautiful shot here Jack love the feel of the sky
22 Jun 2009 6:47am
Tammy-Cricket from United States
Oh, I love your description of color. I have spent some time over the weekend playing around with removing color.
This is a strong and detailed image. It does speak.
22 Jun 2009 1:52pm
Ajay from Pune, India
But this is so true. What you've said makes so much sense for black and white shots.
22 Jun 2009 4:52pm
Toni from Eastern Washington, United States
I didn't see it before until I saw it in the thumbnail, but there is a gorilla face on the mountain. Too cool!!
28 Jun 2009 5:30am
Nikon D300
1/320 second
F/10.0
ISO 200
45 mm (35mm equiv.)