photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Fred Parsons | all galleries >> Galleries >> favorites_mostly_recent > _MG_90992 Stepstone Crossing - Cover of the Smith-Southwestern Sedona Calendar for 2010
previous | next
Fred Parsons

_MG_90992 Stepstone Crossing - Cover of the Smith-Southwestern Sedona Calendar for 2010

Sedona, AZ

While this is probably the most photographed spot in the world, each year Oak Creek changes. This year large stepping stones have been placed so that the daring can tip toe across to the other side. I forgot my needed hiking poles and did not try it, but several made it across easily (with better balance than I). Nevertheless, these stones provided yet another different view. And from my home, about 90 minutes before I took this picture, I could see the weather pattern might afford some good sky. However, I thought that for the last two days as well, and the trip to this spot each day before yielded nothing.

Canon EOS Rebel Ti ,Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Grad ND Filter and partial polaroid
THIS IMAGE SOLD IN THREE DAYS AT THE SEDONA ART CENTER SHOW FOR PROFESSONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS (and made me very happy ;-) also WON THIRD PLACE IN THE KEEP SEDONA BEAUTIFUL PHOTO CONTEST hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time
Make
Model
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length
Exposure Time
Aperture
ISO Equivalent
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto
comment | share
Tomasz Mikonowicz23-May-2012 11:25
Beautiful capture! V
Reflections by Ruth30-Sep-2011 15:41
wow, what an extraordinary composition and light. Don't think I have seen anyone capture Sedona from this vantage point. Votes on all your images :)
REYHAN22-Apr-2011 07:38
Gorgeous! BV
Fernando Peres Rodrigues22-Feb-2011 08:41
Amazing photo and framing
nomada05-Feb-2011 14:58
This one is like a vision from another realm Fred!
Algis Kemezys28-Mar-2009 16:07
Still really nice but when I view this I can smell, feel, hear the water flowing past.
Algis Kemezys15-Feb-2009 16:10
Really nice
Yves Rubin09-Feb-2009 06:32
Beautiful composition Fred! The curvature of the stones is beautifully reproduced by the foreground cloud. The great light and scenery are of course what make this photo a standout. BV!
George Moy16-Nov-2008 02:44
Awesome shot! V
Zane Paxton14-Mar-2008 02:17
Nice image Fred!
Nick Powell27-Jul-2007 21:37
Beautiful composition and colours, well captured Fred. Voted
Guest 21-Feb-2007 12:42
Stunning! Fred

Derek
Guest 20-Feb-2007 04:45
that is a huge call...POTY (esp so early in the year)....but you could be right!!
excellent lighting, dynamic range and very pleasing/interesting to the eye from near to far.
kudos. v
Mindy McNaugher19-Feb-2007 05:25
Breathtaking scene! Perfect photograph! Vote!
Guest 17-Feb-2007 15:15
The stepping stones do add an additional element which you used very well with the color, reflection and composition; really well done. Rodney
Besati17-Feb-2007 10:42
Beautiful composition and colors. Excellent shot, Fred.
Yi Feng17-Feb-2007 04:38
Stunning image! Breathtaken scene! V
Rochelle Weiss17-Feb-2007 00:30
Wow, wow, wow!
joanteno16-Feb-2007 23:37
Wow.. Spectacular shot. Got my vote..
Gordon W16-Feb-2007 11:13
Absolutely beautiful, Fred. Outstanding tones and light. Looks like you definitely got an interesting sky on this trip to Oak Creek. Wish those stones had been there during my visit last year. :(
Marcio Cabral16-Feb-2007 10:06
Wonderful scene, colors and sky Fred!! This place is incredible. When I will be to visit the USA I would very like to know this place. Best Regards, Marcio
Flemming Bo Jensen Photography16-Feb-2007 07:37
Gorgeous!!!!!!
alexeig16-Feb-2007 06:58
Incredible. Great light, color, everything
Guest 16-Feb-2007 03:41
Outstanding beautiful and worth all the trouble!! Thanks for perservering.
Della Huff16-Feb-2007 01:34
Wow, fabulous composition and color, Fred! GMV!
Piotr Stankiewicz15-Feb-2007 19:33
Nice! v.
Gayle P. Clement15-Feb-2007 19:13
This is spectacular, Fred. GMV!
Jola Dziubinska15-Feb-2007 19:01
Fabulous scenery.