The Three Patriarchs, a photo from ユタ, West

Photographer's Note

These are what are referred to as the "Three Patriarchs" in Zion National Park. They are a Biblical reference to Abraham (left), Isaac (Middle), and Jacob (right). Abraham is 6890ft (2101m), Isaac is 6825ft (2081m), and Jacob is 6831ft (2083m) at their highest point. I took these in the softer morning light. I saw a picture of these guys in a book and decided I had to see them. Maybe my picture will have the same effect on somebody else.

Galmeida, rage_tm, nwoehnl, ppetretta, supereira, ChrisJ, aznegrao, Rockyboy, LCannon, digi-mom, waterboy has marked this note useful

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Galmeida (12559) 2005-01-14 18:55

For me I like the previous more like this one and I'll comment both. This one is very well composed with a great contrast in the base for impact scenery and you know to do this very well. Thanks very much for your historical and biblical guidelines that are very important. But is also important to transmit a message in this well done conditions! Congratulations and see you next!

RegisMinot (1543) 2005-01-14 19:27

I was there during august last year but I had the afternoon's light and this view was not so beautiful (although I was enthousiasted by the landscape of Zion). Nice capture, well contrasted.

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rage_tm (623) 2005-01-14 23:01

Hi Stephen, Excellent capture of this high rocks. I may not have the feeling of actually seeing this in real life but your image have captured it effectively for me to somehow get that same experience. Sharply captured, good exposure and composition. I like the way you included silhouette plant from the foreground. Good Catch.

verge (1242) 2005-01-14 23:34

love the sharpness and crisp texture of the rocks. I love to see a larger posting of this photo. good pov and nice color....rgds

verge

alainh (33209) 2005-01-15 1:36

hello Stephen.
fantastics colours.
a splendid composition.
congrats
alain

nwoehnl (122) 2005-01-15 11:52

Great view of the 3 Patriarchs, Stephen. They make a great photo subject that gives you a balanced and rhythmical composition. Looks like you were there at a favorable time of day for the sunlight to afford a nice play with the colors and textural details of the rocks. I also like the inclusion of the foreground vegetation that is only visible as a silhouette. Beautiful shot.

ppetretta (153) 2005-01-16 0:29

Steve, Great cropping, just showing what you want seen. I would not have changed a thing. I like the exposure and inclusion of the trees and shrubs in the foreground. The sky is a bit unbelievable though. Is this overprocessed? Again, great shot. You are developing quite an eye. Pete

supereira (9576) 2005-01-17 6:19

Good shot.I like the colors and the contrast between them.Good light and sharpness.I like the point of view and DOF.Very good view.Well done!

billabongx (1585) 2005-01-18 6:57

I like this one, I like very much how the rock seems to glow ! Good framing too for a great photo !

aznegrao (10316) 2005-01-18 18:57

Que lugar maravilhoso Stephen!!!
A cena ja e fantastica, com suas cores e formas. mas ficou ainda mais especial com as sombras bem definidas em primeiro plano.
Greetings.

ChrisJ (172436) 2005-01-19 4:04

Hi Stephen

A superb landscape with a good warm / cold opposition between the red cliffs & blue sky. I like the foreground silhouettes of the shrubs.

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-01-19 7:58

VERY NICE WORK, I LIKE the way you ahve shot this one, very good composition too, well done

danarees (2502) 2005-01-19 23:48

Stephen, this is a very nice shot, and one of my favorite places. You note is informative and appreciated! Very nice.

PixelTerror (0) 2005-01-23 4:02

Hi Stephen,
Great view where the three patriarchs detach very well over the fine blue sky, light is excellent on the right and stil good on the left, under this light and also probably due to the pola the stone reveals nice vivid colors.
Nice shot !

Rockyboy (20598) 2005-01-26 17:05

I have good memories when I see pictures from Zion... It remind me my trek at Angel trail. The colors are true and very nice! Well seen!

sandpiper (6788) 2005-01-31 23:35

Good capture in the early morning light. Quite impressive monoliths and you have presented them very well. If I ever get to the US, I will be sure to check them out.

waterboy (20) 2005-02-02 19:40

a beautiful symmetrical shot.

weswang (18247) 2005-02-23 17:50

Hi Stephen, I think you have found a perfect angle to take these three peaks. I never had a good angle as you have in Zion, which is one of my favorite national parks. Nice shot.

Mishe (3533) 2005-09-03 2:15

Hi Steve!
I like it very much that those three huge rocks have names from Bible.
Excellent photo.
Best Regards,
Mishe!

yacro (188) 2006-03-10 13:57

I visited the Three Patriaches as well but I couldn't fit all of them into one camera shot. Great job.