Al's Photography Blog

Al's Photography Blog
Pikes Peak As Seen From Our House

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Sun, Snow, & Pulpit Rock

For my weekly Skywatch Friday post, here's a post from a hike near Pulpit Rock looking right into the sun.
I always find it a challenge getting something worthwhile shooting directly into the sun, but it can make for some fun.
Posted by at
Labels: ,

12 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 5, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Oh, what a terrific capture, Al!! I do love your composition and the light! Awesome!! Hope your week is going well!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Pat TillettFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    And sometimes (like your photo), you get something good by shooting directly into the sun.

    I quit my first photography class when the instructor ridiculed my into-the-sun submission. He said I broke one of the cardinal rules of photography. I said it was one of the best photos I've ever taken. I called him an idiot and walked out of the class. I accepted the "F" grade in his class like he'd given me a medal.

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    Have you been to Lynn Canyon this winter? I don't mind the bridge, it's free and it's for crowds, but i tend to go deeper to the forest. I love when the sun pierces the canopy of trees and you might get this magic feeling as if it wants to show you something. And turning the lens into the beam you get perfect lens flares ,)

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    That's lovely! The best kind of winter weather...

    ReplyDelete
  5. LewFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Nice shot! And not a lot of snow.

    ReplyDelete
  6. sunshineFebruary 6, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful winter shot.

    ReplyDelete
  7. LauraFebruary 6, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I love the texture of the grasses and snow.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Yes, shooting into the light can be challenging ~ worth it ~ Wonderful photography for SWF ~ thanks,
    artmusedog and carol ^_^
    www.acreativeharbor.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. LVFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    The rocks take on a different glow with the bright sun light

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    It turned out beautifully -- not sure where Pulpit Rock is, but it looks like a good hike.

    ReplyDelete
  11. RajeshFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful and scenic.

    ReplyDelete
  12. sonia a. mascaroFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    Beautiful photo, Al!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment - I love reading them and look forward to viewing your blog. If you only allow Google+ comments I won't be able to leave a comment in return.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Related Posts with Thumbnails