Fine Art Landscape & Nature Photography

Follow the road into the sunset

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Date: 10/01/2012

Location: Panorama Point @ Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Outdoor photography is definitely a challenging adventure. This photo of the Capitol Reef is definitely beautiful as the elements in the environment are in exquisite harmony. The Panorama Point is one of the most fascinating places for to capture gorgeous snapshots of Mother Nature.

Basically, the Panorama Point is situated in the Southern part of Route 24 in the western section of Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. This is a perfect spot to get a panoramic view of the scenery around Capitol Reef. A visit to this place would guarantee a wide overview of the Mesozoic aged geographical structures and formations. Just two miles off the western part of the Visitor Center right off Highway lies the way to Panorama Point. Trodding the short and unpaved road will allow an opportunity for an individual to visit Gooeseneck Overlook and Panorama Point.
The Moenkopi Formation (also known as Lower Triassic) is referred to as the lowest visible structure which is horizontally bedded and nonmarine redbeds in Capitol Reef. This geographical structure is made up of hematite packed shales, sandstones and siltstones. The bedding surfaces are also marked with interference ripples. If you try to look around the terrain of Capitol National Park, it is obviously made up of a large number of sandstone surfaces.

The Chinle Formation ( also referred to as the TheUpper Triassic) is composed of purplish to gray and maroon colored shales. The siltstones and sandstones as well as conglomeratic sandstones are also found in this area. The Chinle is a remnant of the ancient floodplains and river networks. When shales right off the Chinle Formation starts to wither, slopes are beginning to appear.

Panorama Point is an outstanding 800 feet high spot tin viewing the beautiful Capitol Reef Park. The amazing light during the afternoons at this area is absolutely perfect for capturing breathtaking images.

Sunset at Ruby Peak and The Dyke

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Date: 09/27/2012
Location: Near Horse Park on Kebler Pass Road, Crested Butte, CO
Title: Sunset at Ruby Peak and The Dyke

Fine art photography takes people to places they have never been to. Through images of beautiful landscapes and captivating panoramas, we can travel and appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature. A visit to Colorado is an opportunity to capture very gorgeous and fascinating fine art photos. The autumn foliage in Colorado can definitely create fine art images that feature the right elements for a perfectly composed piece of art.

This fine art photograph has several elements which make it stand out from the crowd. This picture of Colorado autumn boasts of festive colors which are a perfect visual treat. The magenta skyline creates a mood which sends viewers into serious reminiscing and nostalgia. On the other hand, the photo has noticeable balance which allows viewers to see the Ruby Peak towering above several rows of Aspen trees. The shot does not look so heavy on the upper part because enough space for the foreground has been included. The depth of this photograph is brought about by the fluffy clouds and the mountain along with the very tall Aspen trees in a frame.

The leading lines draws and redirects the human eye into seeing the beautiful background composed of a gorgeous horizon and a striking mountain. The vertical lines of the Aspen trees seem to usher the viewers into the majestic Ruby Peak.

A fine art print of this scenery can actually serve as a perfect design piece for a home or office. It is elegant and definitely artistic.

PS. This picture was one of the finalists for People’s Choice Award of NWF 2013 Photo Contest.