Ventana Arch by Sam Rua

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06 January 2016	Sam Rua

Ventana Arch

Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County, NV view map

I don't know if this arch is named or not --- certainly none that I could find,
so I call it Ventana (window) Arch because of the view. This arch is a bit of
a scramble to get to, but the view is worth the effort. One of the bigger arches
I've seen in Valley of Fire; the vertical opening is close to 6 feet. One of my
favorite arches that I have photographed in Valley of Fire.

This is a merge of a couple exposures for HDR.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ,Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
1/200s f/11.0 at 17.0mm iso250 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Arthur Lebacq		24-Apr-2016 06:53
Very impressive shot.....perfect angle and composition.....well done.....VV

MarcViskens		14-Mar-2016 16:33
Outstanding Very nice shot

Cedric Sims		25-Feb-2016 19:01
Nice framing!

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		23-Feb-2016 20:04
Magnifique.V Paolo

Dave Petersen Photography		23-Feb-2016 01:19
I am enjoying your spectacular captures so much. This is a magnificent image that is masterfully shot with this rock arch framing a good portion of distant terrain. The depth, details, clarity, textures and colors are superb. Nature is also an amazing sculptor. VVV

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		22-Feb-2016 21:45
Beautiful image!

Jeff Real		31-Jan-2016 14:05
I sit in amazement while studying this masterpiece. I love that there is so much to see here... Truly Stunning work! ~V~

Long Bach Nguyen		24-Jan-2016 15:48
excellent image

Julie Oldfield		24-Jan-2016 14:32
Definitely worth the effort! This is wonderful. Awesome framing. V

Carol How		24-Jan-2016 07:46
Love this one..so worth the trouble to get there! V I see a horse neck and head on the left and a man's head on the right which stops just underneath the horse's head.

Buz Kiefer		23-Jan-2016 23:49
Beautifully captured. Lovely color and nice detail of the sediment layers. Wonderful formation and interesting erosion. Vote.

Alan K		23-Jan-2016 04:43
"Headbutt Arch" would seem an apt alternative name. There's a magnificence to this type of landscape. It's harsh and arid (despite the clouds which make such a good textural contrast to the rock) and will kill you readily and willingly if you let it... yet it also has a beauty, which I think you capture well in shots like this.

davidksmith		23-Jan-2016 04:30
Sam, very nice setting and composition. Love the rock texture and hue.

Dan Greenberg		23-Jan-2016 01:08
Sorry I missed this one. Wonderful comp and capture, Sam. A keeper for sure. ~BV~

Stephanie		22-Jan-2016 19:02
Fabulous view through the arch! This is definitely a "keepers" image! VVV

Tom LeRoy		22-Jan-2016 17:30
A superb comp. and sharp, Sam. Looks like the new lens is a knockout. V

Allan Jay		22-Jan-2016 15:45
Wonderful perspective and beautiful window into the background, Sam!

waterfalls man		22-Jan-2016 15:38
Beautiful Shot & Colors V!!

Nick Paoni		22-Jan-2016 15:19
Beautiful colors, textures and framing Sam. V

Walter Otto Koenig		22-Jan-2016 14:58
Ventana seems fitting Sam. Very well composed and photographed. A keeper for sure. "V"

Phil Orgeron		22-Jan-2016 13:41
Spectacular formation and capture! V

pkocinski		22-Jan-2016 12:52
Another amazing capture of this special location. Nicely done.

Patricia Kay		22-Jan-2016 11:42
Fabulous image with excellent details and beautiful light Sam....BV

danad		22-Jan-2016 11:07
A striking image ! Great composition and processing. V.

Gerard Koehl		22-Jan-2016 07:45
Magnifique image. V

Raymond Ma		22-Jan-2016 06:01
Beautifully shot Sam, a keepers composition for sure. V

joseantonio		22-Jan-2016 05:02
Very nice use of the arch for framing the view.V

Carol E Sandgren		22-Jan-2016 04:33
Really an effective image of this special arch! I just want to walk right through it. Amazing depth you got, and the composition is top notch.

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		22-Jan-2016 03:55
Excellent! V

Hank Vander Velde		22-Jan-2016 03:30
Beautiful image within and image Sam.

Marcia Rules		22-Jan-2016 02:03
I love the subdued light. I think it's very sophisticated and unique. kudos for bringing back an image of this rugged land that you obviously connect with! VV

Ann Pettigrew		22-Jan-2016 01:42
We really do have a beautiful continent, don't we?!? Very cool shot, Sam.

globalgadabout		22-Jan-2016 01:35
awe-inspiring scene brilliantly articulated...inspired name too...suggests a natural version of the corbeled arches favoured by the Mayans...V

peterjay45		22-Jan-2016 01:29
Wonderful image, it would certainly be a keeper for me. :) Outstanding photography and processing.

larose forest photos		22-Jan-2016 01:26
A stunning shot of a remarkable landscape feature. The colours are something else, and the detail amazing. VVV

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