Walpa Gorge Bridges, a photo from Northern Territory, West

Photographer's Note

Perhaps this shot gives a better idea of scale? Beyond the second bridge at left, are a group of people in blue jeans & tops. They look like ants against the 2 massive domes of Walpa Gorge, in Kata-tjuta (formerly known as the Olgas). There are 36 of these domes, some rising to almost 1,800 feet above the surrounding plain.

Taken with my old film camera. I've dodged the shadows at left.

aloyho, Royaldevon, jlbrthnn, pierrefonds, Cricri, Sonata11, baddori, jusninasirun has marked this note useful

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aloyho (6798) 2012-03-23 2:40

Hi Chris,
An exciting Australian outback scene and the real impact of this shot is the strong colour and tonal contrast which make it really pop out and interesting. I also love the textural display in the foreground and the white helped to guide us around this composition.Indeed a good shot of this lovely place.

Regards,
Aloysius

Matthew-Watt (5934) 2012-03-23 2:41

Hi Chris,

I remembering walking down Walpa Gorge years ago. It was a very impressive drive rounding the Olgas on the road between them and Uluru. From memory there was an interesting series of rock pools in this gorge that was visited by many native finches and parrots when I was there. Great, classic contrasting colours between the rock and sky.

Budapestman (82620) 2012-03-23 2:43

Hi Chris,
a splendid photo of this fantastic place, the composition is spectacular, beautiful colours and lights, great atmosphere, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes h彋v嶲彋 k癉嫕ok!
Gy顤gy

danyy (0) 2012-03-23 3:03

Bonjour Chris,
photo o� l'orange domine, des lumi鋨es fortes pas facile � maitriser si on veut 廧argner les zones d'ombres. Ici, le compromis est presque parfait.
Le coin de ciel bien bleu indique une belle journ嶪 pour les balades.
Regards.
Daniel.

Royaldevon (75244) 2012-03-23 3:07

Hello Chris,

The contrasting light and shaded areas bring out the fine composition of the shot, whilst the strongly positioned bride makes a great guide, through the photo to that beckoning 'v' gorge.
You are right, the scale is immense and the presence of the figures help us to understand this.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-03-23 3:19

Hi Chris!
Very interesting place!
Very attractive and inviting picture!
Special regards to the colors, chosen pov, composition and exposure!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

jlbrthnn (76041) 2012-03-23 4:57

Hello Chris,
Again, this landscape is spectacular. The composition is skillfully made with the "V" between the cliffs lit differently. The quality is very good. bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Jo螔

pierrefonds (103402) 2012-03-23 5:18

Hi Chris,

The distance between the bridge and the rocks is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the bridge and of the rocks. The quality of the light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2012-03-23 5:30

Bonjour Chris

C'est impressionnant toute cette lumi鋨e qui d嶰ouvre une grande partie du paysage et cette ombre qui en cache la moiti�. Un tr鋊 beau contraste.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193806) 2012-03-23 6:24

Hlelo

quel contraste entre le splans superbe compo et image ce rouge avec les personnages sur la paserelle une merveille superbe.

Bravo et amiti�

Nicou

Cricri (176) 2012-03-23 11:21

Hi Chris
Un paysage impressionnant et magnifique, les personnes donne l'嶰helle et les couleurs sont sublime
Belle soir嶪
cricri

mohammad_H (10178) 2012-03-23 14:06

hi
Eye-catching and beautiful. With good resolution and good and wonderful.
Wish you good night

emka (152072) 2012-03-23 22:48

hi Chris,
Another piece of Utah in Australia. Amazing scenery. It looks very hot there. Still some plants can live here. Nice inclusion of tourists.

WArm regrads

MAlgo

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-03-24 12:24

Hello Chris,
wonderful composition of this wonderful bridge and surroundings. Great colors, sharpness, great POV and DOF also great. Fantastic place wonderfully executed image. Love it.
All the best and have a nice Sunday,
Barbara

ifege (32015) 2012-03-24 16:39

Hi Chris
Good us of the people and bridge to show the scale and good work with the film camera and scanning. Just enough detail created by your dodging.
cheers
Ian

baddori (20341) 2012-03-25 1:50

Chris
Il contrasto vivacizza la foto e crea la differenza .
L'elemento umano da la proporzione e la storia aiuta a capire .
Un mondo a parte ..... meglio cosi .
Vivono bene e forse meglio turisti "con discrezione" .
GF ,

dkmurphys (77952) 2012-03-25 7:44

Hi Chris,
Impressive natural place. I like the color of the soil and the peaceful atmosphere. Well taken, have a nice day.

Daniel

jusninasirun (17529) 2012-03-26 0:56

Hello Chris.
The CPL works well bringing out good saturation and details in this shot. Love the contrasting details of the red earth against the spotless blue sky.
Thanks and have a nice day.
Jusni