As the Sun sets.
This image of the Right Mitten framed in between two rocks shows the shadow of the Left Mitten falling across it. The Sky was doing some amazing things behind me and I noticed that most people had truned for the sunset. I steedfast remained shooting into the park. The change in colour taking place in the Valley as the sunset came closer was amazing. The right rock is slightly burned in but I am not one to play in Layers. This is a 3 image HDR given only a slight adjustment. The resulting image was then processed in CS3 with a slight adjustment to straighten the horizion and curves to add a little extra contrast. All 3 images to make the HDR were shot with a Nikon D70

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588 views on the 5th Nov 2009
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Jens Helmstedt
Stunning colors! Wonderful view! Great capture Andrew!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you Jens. It is a wonderful view, one of the best.
TheBlindHog
Another fantastic image, Andrew. You’ve definitely got a knack for finding and creating fresh perspectives. This is beautifully framed and fantastically lit, proof that the decision to eschew the sunset was the correct one. In my book, there is nothing so pure and beautiful as late evening sun falling through dry desert air to bathe painted rocks and sandstone bluffs in golden glory. This image is a perfect illustration of why that is so, and you have enhanced the effect greatly by finding such a beautiful framing device and including the narow ribbon of twisting road that links everything together and draws the eye inward to the prized mitten. Fantastic!
Andrew Murrell replied
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
That is a wonderful complimant and I really appreciate it. When I get compliments from a person with great talent, it makes my day and I know why I come to Redbubble.
AuntieBarbie
What a calming setting and time. Hues are marvelous.
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you Auntie.
Tibby Steedly
Andrew, this is so beautiful! The incredible colors are pure magic!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much Tibby. It really is a beautiful place.
ozzzywoman
extraordinarily spectacular Andrew, you’ve gotta do something with these!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Mandy, I would love to do something with them Just not sure what.
Craig Hender
Awesome shot Andrew, beautifully composed, and fabulous tones.
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Craig. I had waited for this shot when I first saw the two rocks. I’m Really happy with the result
Gary Lengyel
Great image Andrew
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much Gary
Robert Mullner
Fantastically composed Andrew…love the tones as well..
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you Robert, I appreciate your comments.
scoob29
Fantastic image Andrew.x
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Susan
Béla Török
Brilliant colors and composition!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much
nadine henley
fabulous colours and composition!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Nadine
Wendi Donaldson
Oh wow!!! what fantastic light you’ve captured here….gorgeous.
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Wendi it was amazing to see.
Michael Callahan
Superb work. Magical colors. Well seen and captured.
Andrew Murrell replied
Than you very much Micheal
Steve Buffington
This is an amazing shot. 10 out of 10!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much Steve, that is a compliment and a half
Katerina Willi...
Beautiful-where was is shot?
Andrew Murrell replied
Hello Katerina, it is shot in Monument Valley on the Border between Arizona and Utah in the USA. It is a beautiful place. Thanks for the compliment.
Luka Skracic
Beautiful landscape shot full of vivid detail and colour!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you Luka, the entire landscape of the southwest is vivid.
Barbara Brown
What a wonderful composition and image!! the color and light are so beautiful!!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you Barbara. it is beautiful.
Kasey Cline
Andrew Murrell replied
THANK YOU!!! Iam so honoured to have been selected.
arvyart
Fantasticimage Andrew! Congrats on the feature! :)
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much mate
Albert Dickson
A magnificent variation on a classic. So well photographed.
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Albert, I appreciate the compliment
Philip Johnson
very envious this is on my must shoot list
Andrew Murrell replied
Philip you have to go there, it is just amazing.
Birgitta
Man oh man oh man.
I could live there….
so very good. :)
Andrew Murrell replied
Believe me I could live there also. My wife I think might kill me though for the idea. Thank you.
Terry Everson
A superb image Andrew which hasn`t been overdone with the HDR. i like the way it has been framed and there is a good leading line with the road.
Andrew Murrell replied
Thannk you Terry, I try noty and overdo the HDR effect. Thnaks for the compliment
Ralph Olsson
This is a ripper of a shot mate:)
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Ralph I really appreciate your support.
Heabar
Andrew Great work mate !!! i just love it !! tc Heather !!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thannk you again Heather. I really appreciate it.
stephenmark ph...
Framed perfectly, such a stunning shot
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much for the great comment.
TabithaPayne
The light is gorgeous!!! Breathtaking capture!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much Tabitha
Adam Gormley
Stunning image mate, so well captured!!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Adam
Stephen Thomas
WOW! Awesome and outstanding photo! And again I say WOW!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you for the great comment Stephen
LeahsPhotos
Unreal how beautiful that is!!!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank youi as this is one of my favourite images.
Babbler
wonderful !
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you
Gouzelka
That is incredible view! Thank you to share
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you for your kind comment
Linda Gregory
You have really captured the beauty of our American southwest, Andrew.
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very Much Linda, that is a wonderful comment.
bevanimage
A spectacular image, Andrew of some extraordinary formations. Beautiful light and wonderful composition.
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much I appreciate your kind comment.
Dayonda
Excellent, beautiful work!
Andrew Murrell replied
THANK YOU very much. I am always honoured to have an image selected as a feature image.
Magaret Meintjes
Congrats Andrew, well done! Your art has just been featured in Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art ! Take care !
Andrew Murrell replied
WOW!! Thank You I am always greatly honoured when an image is featured.
Catherine Hadler
splendid!
Andrew Murrell replied
Really glad this image has had such a great response as it is one of the favourite images of mine.
whalegeek
Stunning image, Andrew. I’m so happy you chose to turn away from the setting sun for you captured a stellar sight. One of my photographic mantras is “always look behind to see what one is missing.” A lovely image!
Andrew Murrell replied
Believe me so am I. This is easily the best photo I took that day in my opinion. Thanks for the great comment.
David Hibberd
Absolutely awesome!!!
Andrew Murrell replied
I appreciate the comment David
Judson Joyce
Fantastic Colors and lIghting.
Andrew Murrell replied
The lighting was amazing, thanks
Alana Ranney
Wonderful!!
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you Alana
Nigel Donald
Great Shot! well captured and processed
Andrew Murrell replied
Thanks Nigel I appreciate the comment.
Andrea Rapisarda
superb shot!!
Andrew Murrell replied
sorry for the delay in reply, Thank you very much.
morpheus71
Wonderful use of light! Superb composition and tones
Andrew Murrell replied
Thank you very much
Robert Brindley
One will often see the great unwashed pointing their point and shooters in the wrong direction; usually at the sun. it’s what the sun’s light is doing in the opposite direction that is more important. At least you have the intelligence to recognise that, as is evident in this superb piece of work. I will have to visit you sometime so I can see the rest of the series.
Andrew Murrell replied
Bob you will be welcome anytime. I was just amazed that people were watching the sun and not the lighting in the valley. The Oooh and Ahhs were quite a soundtrack to the view you see here. Thanks for a great comment.
PaulAlbert 23 days ago
Thank You ! Andrew for your recent visit as well introduction to your precious moments captured. sharing of course is the enlightenment ! I’m enjoying you disciplinary approach of photographic enhancement, as well as the many ways the left and right mitten have been framed. Well done and Enjoyed ! paul
Andrew Murrell replied 22 days ago
Thank you Paul for a wonderful comment. I do enjoy sharing my work.
Barbara Brown 21 days ago
Beautiful composition and image!
Andrew Murrell replied 21 days ago
Thank you Barbara
Sharon Mau 20 days ago
Andrew Murrell replied 19 days ago
WOW!!! Thank you very much for the Feature, I am honoured to be included with the other photographers
ellcot 20 days ago
It is a magnificent image!!!!
Andrew Murrell replied 19 days ago
Thank you very much
David Silsbury 19 days ago
Great image, very popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.
David
Andrew Murrell replied 19 days ago
Thank you David
Anna Shaw 19 days ago
Stunning image!! Congratulations on the features too.
xx
Andrew Murrell replied 18 days ago
Thank you Anna.
niki78 15 days ago
Beautiful shot love the lighting Andrew.
Andrew Murrell replied 2 days ago
Thank you very much.