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Big And Bold!

A view of Merrick Butte

37 total reviews 
Comment from Envision


This is a gorgeous image with really rich colors and textures filling the entire scene. I like that you framed the monument off center and that the sky has lovely color to offer in that space too.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
    Very pleased that you enjoyed the photo and I really do appreciate your nice review and that big 6!
Comment from karen zima


This is a stunning landmark. You just can't get enough of looking at it. I think they used this in Game of Thrones only added more background to it. I love how you framed it and gave the right side more room. Nice details and colors throughout this lovely site.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2018
    Your very nice review is much appreciated!
Comment from Life is but a dream.


Oh gosh, this is a romantic and soft scene, well captured with soft skies, colour palette in pastels, it is a gorgeous catch.

Nikman, I am wondering if you flipped this horizontally if it would be stronger and the reason I'm saying this is because our (western) eyes read from L to right and if that peak was more to the R our eyes would have to read more of the image...it is just a thought.

The detail is very good and sharp throughout, I think more space at the top would have given it a grander feel, but that is just my thought.

Top marks for you on this, of course.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2018
    Your very kind and detailed review is much appreciated as are your suggestions!
Comment from Jairos


Amazing shot, love the color harmony, good exposure very good rule of thirds, the lighting g is great, nice DOF and very well focused, Very well done, Jairos

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2018
    Very many thanks for your nice review!
Comment from Monica Morrell


A truly spectacular photo. This is framed perfectly. Different textures are displayed wonderfully throughout the photo. I don't believe I have ever seen Merrick Butte in such a large image. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful sight

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2018
    I am very grateful for your kind review!
Comment from Wyatt Detweiler


great picture lighting is awesome I also like the way you see the sand right in front of you to the ground all the way to the horizon thanks for sharing wyatt

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018
    I do appreciate your nice review and big 6! Glad you enjoyed the shot!!
Comment from nature rules


I so enjoy the colors in this one Nikman... They are pertinent to the textures. As the soft pastels of the soft sky and distant horizon are in stark contrast to the dramatic burnt siena and golds in the rough terrain and formation in this valley. Your framing is excellent...allowing the space for that horizon on the right. Maybe just a bit more space above the Butte..to allow for matting and framing of this work..? Thanks for sharing. All of your landscapes are magnificent.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018
    I am very grateful for your kind review and helpful suggestions! Glad you enjoyed the shot!!
Comment from Linda Bickston


I feel as if this is the opening of an epic western, and I am about to see the cavalry riding into the frame. Beautiful shot, with the colors and the lighting. All work together in this very professional photo.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018
    I am very grateful for your nice, glowing review and that big 6!
Comment from Mr Jones


the colours are very nice and the golden type feel is very good and with vital feature. such a grand composition and really stunning location. i know the location from 'once upon a time in the west' and instanly thought of that picture.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018
    Your very kind review is much appreciated!
Comment from Photopeb


Initial/Visual impact 6
Creativity/Presentation 6
Color harmony 6
Center of interest 6
Contrast/Tones 6
Lighting/Exposure 6
Technique 6
Technical excellence 6
Story telling ability 6

Fine job on this beautiful landscape. Love the great warm colors with the perfect amount of saturation. Wonderful tones with excellent lighting and exposure values. Nice depth of field. Great visual and initial impact. Sharply focused with a well and very thoughtful composition. Great techniques used with excellent technical excellence. Good title Nikman and great photo that is a pleasure to view!

Regards.

Paul

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018
    I am really glad that you enjoyed this photo! Very many thanks also for your very thorough and thoughtful review with that big 6 too!