Horseshoe Bend Photo

Photographer’s Note

Horseshoe Bend is the nickname for a portion of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arozona, slightly downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell(appr. 4 miles south of Page).
Accessible via a 3/4 mile hike from US 89,it is a horseshoe-shaped curve in the river, viewable from the steep cliff above.
Since I don't have a lens wider than 35mm I had to take 3 vertical pictures for this panoramic view. The best time of day, when the sun is on the complete curve of the river, is between 12 noon and 2pm.

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fou (320) 2006-09-20 13:39

Hi Robert,

This place is gigantic!
I like the mix of red and green colors.
The DOF is also excellent.

Well done!

François

Berlingo (133) 2006-09-20 13:44

Bonjour Robert,
L'endroit est superbe et tu a su le montrer !
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Hello Robert,
The place is superb and you knew to show it!

Stéphane

fserajian (4547) 2006-09-20 13:46

Hi Robert,

Faantastic POV and compo. TFS

Fara

oriolm (1142) 2006-09-20 13:53

Perfect moment to take this geometric shot! Well done!

vincenti (851) 2006-09-20 13:55

bonjour robert
c'est vraiment un endroit magnifique

darrasin (2860) 2006-09-20 14:00

Hello Robert! Nice job stitching those frames together. When I first saw this I figured you had used an ultra-wide lens. I was here about a couple years ago and I think you needed about a 15mm to get it in one shot. Very expansive landscape.

Regards,
Doug

Ulishna (2246) 2006-09-20 14:08

Hello Robert,
very nice place and very good picture!
Julia

a_i_ren (1315) 2006-09-20 14:12

Amazing shot, Robert! Great POV and exelente composition!
Regards.
Inna

florizarnovean (78) 2006-09-20 14:16

It`s an amazing picture!Congratulations and thanks for sharing so much beauty!
Flori.

Philippe (11787) 2006-09-20 14:17

Bonjour, Robert. Fantastique travail d'érosion que tu as réussi à bien montrer. Le contraste entre les roches ocre et les eaux du Colorado fonctionne très bien. Les embarcations qui naviguent sur le fleuve donnent une idée de la taille de l'ensemble qui est par ailleurs très impressionnante. Le travail d'assemblage est parfaitement réussi.

Buin (38144) 2006-09-20 14:56

Hallo Robert!
This is an amazing or better a breathtaking view! I like that you left away the sky, because it would disturb this terrific scenery. Thank you for showing this!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

Silvio1953 (42617) 2006-09-20 15:18

What a beautiful place!
Good photo
Ciao Silvio

gramma (3519) 2006-09-20 15:41

Bonsoir Robert,

Voici une photographie très impressionante. Joli coup d'oeil !

Christophe

sebcz (2345) 2006-09-20 16:33

Every single detail is visible here, perfect light, and impressive place! Great photo.
Regards,
Seb

teutza (10568) 2006-09-20 16:53

Hy Robert,
great image!!it looks so chimical:)
TFS!
teo

lilimih33 (9874) 2006-09-20 18:53

Hello Robert! Incredibil photoooooooo. No comment! Super! Lili

Muse (31049) 2006-09-21 3:36

Hello Robert,
What a superb photograph and what a magic place! The colors are very beautiful. Excellent pov and framings.
A quite clear image which shows the erosion of these rocks .
The boat shows the size of the site!
Wonderful
Best regards
Denise

priyasri_80 (363) 2006-09-21 4:09

The rocky color with the color of the green water is great. What is it that is going in the river? Is it ferries?
Priya

paura (39052) 2006-09-21 4:58

Hi, Robert.
This is a very nice ladscape. The river really looks like a Horseshoe. This is a beautiful place and you POV is superb.

Thank you

Paulo

alford (3897) 2006-09-21 16:28

Hi Robert! You're right, you were there at the right time. I was also there a few days ago but it was already around 4pm, and I was having difficulties shooting against the sun, plus the shadows covered some portions of the bend. I'll post mine later, but it's not as good as yours :) Very good stitching here, sharpness and colors are excellently done! rgds.

devimeuxbe (56266) 2006-09-21 18:21

Bonjour Robert
Une de mes premières images postées (pas très réussie) ressemble beaucoup à cet endroit. C'est un lieu magnifique et cette image reflète bien la grandeur du site.
Absolument magnifique.
Amicalement
Bertrand

jjcordier (25120) 2006-09-22 12:36

Cet endroit a déjà été plusieurs fois photographié par des membres de TE mais il est tellement spectaculaire que l'on ne s'en lasse pas. La copuleur de l'eau contrastant avec la roche, les berges bordées par cette petite touche de végétation et l'apport du bateau...tout ceci donne un très bel ensemble et une superbe photo.
Amicalement
JJ

pablominto (41200) 2006-10-10 4:29

Hello Robert,
One of the more photographed locations in Arizona I will think...
You do your part very well here, I like panoramic angle including some surroundings...
I notice 1,2,3... 4 sightseeing boats..?
Well framed, and persented in a fine composition, good colours and details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Angshu (34027) 2006-10-17 3:38

Bonjour Robert
A breathtaking scenery superbly captured & stitched. Incredible colours and the contrast of the deep blue water with the rocks/soil. Those boats on the river...are they sight seeing boats?...even their trail on the water with the white adds to the compo. Quite incredible!
Regards
Angshu

Isab (865) 2006-10-26 18:31

Bonjour Robert
En septembre dernier, j'étais dans L'ouest américain. Je regarde tes photos et j'ai un peu l'impression que c'est les miennes. Le grand canyon, Bryce, Las Vegas et bien entendu le horseshoe. J'ai trouvé cette endroit très très très impressionnant. Mais je n'ai malheureusement pas de grand angle et je ne sais pas vraiement comment faire des panoramic. Bravo!!! pour cette photo que je n'ai pas su prendre.
Bonne soirée
Isabelle

gunbud (28121) 2007-04-15 23:17

Hi Robert,
Beautiful panoramic view of this natural wonders. The colors are amazing and the details awesome. I love the streak of white left by the powerboats in the vibrant green water.
Regards, Tom

daddo (11511) 2007-05-18 21:40

Hi Robert. You have done a splendid job here stitching the three into a special one. The colours are marvellous, the deep green (reminds me of emeralds0 and the warm ochres.impressive Pov. And thanks for a poetic critique of my shot.regards. Klaudio.

denisn72 (7039) 2009-06-23 10:28

Bonjour Robert!
Une de tes vieilles photos qui a du style! Le méandre verdâtre s'harmonise vraiment bien avec la couleur de la terre. Une netteté remarquable et une luminosité parfaite. Une très belle réalisation et une fusion parfaite de trois photos verticales. Un payasage très épatant. Bravo!
Amicalement
Denis!