Dailies
Getting the shot at Horseshoe Bend. Not my preferred view in which to be photographed. Since I am the family member who is rarely captured in photos, the reason that I was preserved for posterity in this unflattering position is that I am terrified of heights and, after hiking about 1/2 mile to reach the Horseshoe Bend Overlook, I discovered that the ONLY way to get a shot of the bend in the Colorado River here is to get out to the absolute edge of the sheer cliff dropoff. No way that I could make myself get out there in a standing position. Even then, without a fisheye lens, you would not be able to get the whole bend in the picture. Luckily, I had my fisheye lens. After walking all around the edge and confirming that they only way I could get a shot of the famous bend was to be on the edge, I lay down and inched myself out so that I could hang my camera over the edge to get some shots. The shots I got are here: http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Northern-Arizona/11896740_iVsC7#842028150_NVySM. Not fabulous and I'd like to try again on a cloudy day or at sunset. My hubby, who was holding my other camera, decided to take advantage of me (not for the first time) and took this shot. I intended to post it right after returning from the trip but other shots kept getting my nod, so I forgot this one until I ran across it this evening in my Northern Arizona gallery. Hope it gives you a chuckle!
Thanks for the comments on my shot of the milkweed pod and seeds. Hope your week got off to a good start and that you are finding a few moments to take some shots.
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Ed Genaux's Photography
on Jul 22Been there and done the same!! But to help a future shot try the Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 they make for the Sony FE mount but there are adapters for other camera (I think) or a 12mm could do it. What most do not think about is the coverage up and down - leaving the camera level you get the river below and the sky above as well as the wide side to side. this way you get a shot that looks like you can just step over to the other side. Thank you for your comments on mine.
Jan Kooreman
on Jun 23Who didn't lie there for that shot of Horseshoe Bend...
Lgood
on Apr 24I swear, every time I see this shot Judy (and I LOVE it by the way), I am amazed at your courage. After having been there myself, I'm even more amazed. I thought of you while there a few years ago and thought I'd try to replicate this, but the butterflies in my tummy just wouldn't let me. I love that this popped up again today.
Rick Cate Photography
on Apr 24Daring....Yikes. Rick
AlexCoelho Photography
on Jan 23wowwwwwwww
Rick Willis
on Jan 21As I've gotten older and perhaps more common sense I too found it very intimidating to try and get a shot. On my first visit there the winds were gusting 30-40mph so my venture out on the rocks was very timid... ;^)
PotShotsbyChristine
on Jan 21and NO ONE was holding your legs??? You are braver than I am!
Bruno Suignard
on Oct 03Great capture!!******************
KDP450
on Feb 25Now that is a dedicated photographer.
malcolmjenkinsphotography
on Feb 25These shots are always difficult to get the perspective and sheer size. You have really nailed it with the guy in the foreground. Decent of him to wear a red jacket.