Tower Arch, Arches National Park, near Moab, Utah.
This is a quick and dirty blend of two jpeg images, one for the sunset sky, and one for the rest. Once I’m home, I’ll re-work this, probably using most, if not all five raw files, but this gets me at least 90% of the way to the final image.
I gotta say, this was one of the tougher hikes home in the dark. A half an inch of rain had obliterated most the footprints on this lightly traveled trail, and it seemed like the cairns were just out of headlight range – the lack of a moon didn’t help. But, being able to spend a wonderful evening at this beautiful arch, with out another person within miles made it completely worth it for us!
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Very awesome and inspiring! I feel like I am there looking at this pic.
I’d say this is definitely worth the hike! I think the final blend will make this absolutely spectacular. I got to get out west!
This is my favorite area of the park, Ron. Now you know why. Really cool photo of a beautiful arch!
Hey Ron,
Why is there no snow?
Great photo .. I bet the hike in the dark was a memorable one, for sure – heck, it even looks like just getting out the window was a chore.
Cheers
Carl
Another beauty Ron
Geez Ron. This is freaking amazing man!
Nice photos.. I am jealous, I just finished the Appalachian Trail and hope to visit some parks in the west next year. Amazing work… Thanks for sharing.
Ron – if this is your quick and dirty – I am definitely not prepared to see something you take your time with. Simply amazing.
I think this is my favorite so far. Wonderful!
Wow, thanks a lot for the nice comments!
Congratulations on hiking the Appalachian Trail Kevin!
Carl, there was snow on the nearby mountains, but that doesn’t count.
Ron
Great shot. I have been trying to take more photos like this, where I have to merge two or more shots to get the range I need. This will serve as good inspiration!
Can’t believe you can improve on this, but I’m willing to wait until you show us what happens next.
Thanks Joni. The difference probably won’t be very noticeable.
Ron