Recent Travels

**SorsSalutis** · 11-09-2009, 11:41 PM

Hello everyone.

I haven't posted here in a long while so I wanted to share some recent images I was lucky enough to capture during my hikes through Page, Zion & Bryce.

Please comment and let me know what you think. If you want to see full res versions please feel free to check out my site...

www.jwbphoto.smugmug.com

Antelope Canyon - Page, Arizona
Nikon D80 - Nikkor 18-135/3.5

Hike to Horseshoe Bend - Page, Arizona (6 shot Infrared Pano)
Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5

Horseshoe Bend - Page, Arizona (19 shot Infrared Gigapan!) - See full res!
Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5

Temple of Sinawava - Zion National Park, Utah (2 Shot pano)
Nikon D80 - Sigma 10-20/4

Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah (10 shot Infrared pano)
Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5

Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah (6 shot pano)
Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8

Hike to Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah (8 shot Infrared pano)
Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5

Court of the Patriarchs - Zion National Park, Utah (8 shot Infrared pano)
Nikon D80 - Nikkor 18-135/3.5

Lone Tree - Observation Point Trail - Zion National Park, Utah
Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5

From the car - Zion National Park, Utah
Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8

Scouts Lookout - Zion Nation Park, Utah
Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5

Scouts Lookout - Zion National Park, Utah
Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5

On the way to Bryce - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8

Bryce Canyon - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8

Bryce Canyon - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (8/9 shot pano)
Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8

I had one of the most amazing times of my life out there. Hiking through the mountains of Zion was a treat on it's own. I wish the weather would have cooperated more. My IR shots lacked the pop in contrast that I'm used to due to the hazy weather. At the top of Angels Landing/Observation Point & Bryce we probably had 30+ mph wind gusts. Scary stuff when you're 6,600 feet above sea level.

Unfortunately, during this trip my D80 & 18-135 took a nose dive to the rocks. Only turned my back for a second. Lost the 18-135 and my P filter system with a GND filter. Shattered. :frown: I need to send the D80 out, but it may be time to score one of those D700's everyone is talking about. :biggrin:

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the images. Please feel free to comment here or on my site.

Thanks,

John

**Miles** · 11-09-2009, 11:47 PM

those shots are all pretty great, but that horseshoe bend shot(s?) is insane. i think that might be the best picture i've ever seen from you.

**SorsSalutis** · 11-09-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

those shots are all pretty great, but that horseshoe bend shot(s?) is insane. i think that might be the best picture i've ever seen from you.

Thanks dude. You should check out the full res shot on my site. I tried to calculate it out and it has the equivalent of like 110 megapixels or something like that. You can see the twigs on the bushes in the bottom of the canyon. It's pretty crazy.

ABates · 11-10-2009, 06:02 PM

Holy smokes.

. Personally a fan of #1 and 4.. So impressed

nipster · 11-10-2009, 06:23 PM

Nice, very nice. I have not made it to that part of the world but want to.

As far as haze goes, a circular polarizer does wonders on hazy days, try it out sometime. Although, I am not sure if shooting with an IR modded camera would cause any oddness with a polarizing filter.

I'm fucking pissed because it rained or was mostly to 100% cloudy most of my trip, fucking hella pissed.

**SorsSalutis** · 11-10-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nipster

Nice, very nice. I have not made it to that part of the world but want to.

As far as haze goes, a circular polarizer does wonders on hazy days, try it out sometime. Although, I am not sure if shooting with an IR modded camera would cause any oddness with a polarizing filter.

I'm fucking pissed because it rained or was mostly to 100% cloudy most of my trip, fucking hella pissed.

Thanks man!.Circ Polarizer was used in a majority of the shots. Not IR though, but I havent tried it out yet. IR works better with no filters.

**SorsSalutis** · 11-10-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ABates

Holy smokes.

. Personally a fan of #1 and 4.. So impressed

Thanks! Not sure which is my favorite so far. I still have so much left to process too. I think "On the way to Bryce" and "Horseshoe Bend" are my favorites.

XtremeSaturn · 11-10-2009, 07:23 PM

great shots...those would make some killer posters

**satanshatch** · 11-10-2009, 07:40 PM

w00t! nice stuff..

**DD.** · 11-10-2009, 10:37 PM

Horseshoe Bend and Temple of Sinawava are my favorite. Link to the high-res photo?

Great job man, pro quality

**SorsSalutis** · 11-10-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtremeSaturn

great shots...those would make some killer posters

I have some plans to make some prints after I find funding for a new camera.

**SorsSalutis** · 11-10-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DD.

Horseshoe Bend and Temple of Sinawava are my favorite. Link to the high-res photo?

Great job man, pro quality

Thanks!

http://jwbphoto.smugmug.com/Landscap...98568217_ZS7VT

That should take you to Horseshoe Bend. Click on the photo and it brings up resolution options. Pick original and wait a few minutes for it to load. The full res is badass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by satanshatch

w00t! nice stuff..

Thanks dude.

**K-ray** · 11-10-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABates

Holy smokes.

. Personally a fan of #1 and 4.. So impressed

My thoughts exactly. Those were jaw dropping shots. Great work!

**ITPete** · 11-11-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SorsSalutis

I have some plans to make some prints after I find funding for a new camera.

I would suggest:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SorsSalutis

I have some plans to make some prints in order to fund a new camera.

Just saying you could probably sell some of these pictures to help fund the new camera. These look very nice and really makes a visit out there something I want to do in my lifetime.

**SorsSalutis** · 11-11-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITPete

and really makes a visit out there something I MUST to do in my lifetime.

Just returning the favor.

Seriously though, that place was amazing. I had an absolute blast climbing the mountains of Zion. If you ever have a chance to go, do not pass it up.

robofunc · 11-12-2009, 11:19 AM

Those are very nice!

I'm sure you could get more of the contrast you're looking for with some Photoshop work.

You should seriously consider selling some of these through a stock photo company like iStockphoto, too.

clear · 11-12-2009, 09:22 PM

3 and 4 are my favs!

11-09-2009, 11:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
SorsSalutis I B O A B	Recent Travels Hello everyone. I haven't posted here in a long while so I wanted to share some recent images I was lucky enough to capture during my hikes through Page, Zion & Bryce. Please comment and let me know what you think. If you want to see full res versions please feel free to check out my site... www.jwbphoto.smugmug.com Antelope Canyon - Page, Arizona Nikon D80 - Nikkor 18-135/3.5 Hike to Horseshoe Bend - Page, Arizona (6 shot Infrared Pano) Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5 Horseshoe Bend - Page, Arizona (19 shot Infrared Gigapan!) - See full res! Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5 Temple of Sinawava - Zion National Park, Utah (2 Shot pano) Nikon D80 - Sigma 10-20/4 Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah (10 shot Infrared pano) Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5 Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah (6 shot pano) Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8 Hike to Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah (8 shot Infrared pano) Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5 Court of the Patriarchs - Zion National Park, Utah (8 shot Infrared pano) Nikon D80 - Nikkor 18-135/3.5 Lone Tree - Observation Point Trail - Zion National Park, Utah Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5 From the car - Zion National Park, Utah Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8 Scouts Lookout - Zion Nation Park, Utah Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5 Scouts Lookout - Zion National Park, Utah Nikon D70s - Nikkor 28/3.5 On the way to Bryce - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8 Bryce Canyon - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8 Bryce Canyon - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (8/9 shot pano) Nikon D80 - Nikkor 80-200/2.8 I had one of the most amazing times of my life out there. Hiking through the mountains of Zion was a treat on it's own. I wish the weather would have cooperated more. My IR shots lacked the pop in contrast that I'm used to due to the hazy weather. At the top of Angels Landing/Observation Point & Bryce we probably had 30+ mph wind gusts. Scary stuff when you're 6,600 feet above sea level. Unfortunately, during this trip my D80 & 18-135 took a nose dive to the rocks. Only turned my back for a second. Lost the 18-135 and my P filter system with a GND filter. Shattered. :frown: I need to send the D80 out, but it may be time to score one of those D700's everyone is talking about. :biggrin: Anyway, I hope you enjoy the images. Please feel free to comment here or on my site. Thanks, John Last edited by SorsSalutis : 11-09-2009 at 11:44 PM.

11-09-2009, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Miles It's a wooden pickle.	those shots are all pretty great, but that horseshoe bend shot(s?) is insane. i think that might be the best picture i've ever seen from you.

11-10-2009, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
ABates Sit on my face. <3	Holy smokes. . Personally a fan of #1 and 4.. So impressed

11-10-2009, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
nipster Go Gators	Nice, very nice. I have not made it to that part of the world but want to. As far as haze goes, a circular polarizer does wonders on hazy days, try it out sometime. Although, I am not sure if shooting with an IR modded camera would cause any oddness with a polarizing filter. I'm fucking pissed because it rained or was mostly to 100% cloudy most of my trip, fucking hella pissed.

11-10-2009, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
XtremeSaturn Registered User	great shots...those would make some killer posters

11-10-2009, 07:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
satanshatch Shoe Whore	w00t! nice stuff..

11-10-2009, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
DD. Administrator	Horseshoe Bend and Temple of Sinawava are my favorite. Link to the high-res photo? Great job man, pro quality

11-12-2009, 11:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
robofunc rocktastic	Those are very nice! I'm sure you could get more of the contrast you're looking for with some Photoshop work. You should seriously consider selling some of these through a stock photo company like iStockphoto, too.

11-12-2009, 09:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
clear Registered User	3 and 4 are my favs!