John Holbrook
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Thursday’s Task. Holes in the landscapes. My examples below:
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
Organ Pipe Cactus National Park, AZ
Thursday’s Task
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Thursday’s Task. Holes in the landscapes. My examples below:
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
Valley of Fire State Park, NV
Organ Pipe Cactus National Park, AZ
ProCaliberTraveler
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Monument Valley, AZ
I think I have some for this task.
Antelope Canyon, AZ
Capitol Reef, UT
Arches NP, UT
Antelope Canyon, AZ
Capitol Reef, UT
Arches NP, UT
ProCaliberTraveler
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What lens did you use for Double Arch, Jameel? That shot is powerful.
John Holbrook
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Michael, interesting perspective and shadow of the “hole” appears as an “eye” staring into the landscape—I like the dead tree inclusion too.
John Holbrook
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Jameel, really nice “holes” you’ve captured. The Capitol Reef image appears as “eyes” looking out at the green scene beyond. I especially favor your Double Arch image—very nice!
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AlanLichty
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You didn't specify how the holes came to be in the rocks so I thought a couple of ringers might fit well here 
Tomb facades along the eastern wall of the Petra Basin:
The Khazneh in Petra:
And some holes with more natural origins:
A sunset in Bandon Oregon:
Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills:
Grosvenor's Arch in Southern Utah:
A scene from the Bisti:
Tomb facades along the eastern wall of the Petra Basin:
The Khazneh in Petra:
And some holes with more natural origins:
A sunset in Bandon Oregon:
Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills:
Grosvenor's Arch in Southern Utah:
A scene from the Bisti:
John Holbrook
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Yes Alan, I meant the task to be open to interpretation––good job with variety. Perhaps my favorites are the Grosvenor's Arch and the Bisti landscape (my favorite) but thank you for including the man-made structures, both are great!You didn't specify how the holes came to be in the rocks so I thought a couple of ringers might fit well here
Tomb facades along the eastern wall of the Petra Basin:
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Tha Khazneh in Petra:
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And some holes with more natural origins:
A sunset in Bandon Oregon:
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Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills:
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Grosvenor's Arch in Southern Utah:
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A scene from the Bisti:
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Kyle Jones
Moderator
1) Delicate arch
2) Natural bridges
3) A big prismatic hole filled with liquid
4) Holes in the rock leading into the subway
2) Natural bridges
3) A big prismatic hole filled with liquid
4) Holes in the rock leading into the subway
John Holbrook
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Kyle, beautiful examples you’ve shared—the colors of the Natural Bridges, the snowy Delicate Arch, and of course the Grand Prismatic Spring work well for the task.
dan swiger
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Pfieffer
Natural Bridges
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Douglas Sherman
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Another nice topic, John. It is worth looking at these threads for the mastheads alone. I have a bunch of rocks with holes in them.
Bow and arrow, Bryce Canyon National Park.
Double hole in Lower Antelope Canyon.
Complex arch in Valley of Fire State Park, NV
First light at North Window and Turret Arch, Arches National Park, UT
Bow and arrow, Bryce Canyon National Park.
Double hole in Lower Antelope Canyon.
Complex arch in Valley of Fire State Park, NV
First light at North Window and Turret Arch, Arches National Park, UT
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Douglas Sherman
Staff
That first one is a keeper, Dan.
John Holbrook
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Thanks. This was shot with a 16-35mm @ 16mm. I was feeling constrained and wish I had something wider.
Rick Nantais
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The rocher percé in Gaspesia, Québec major tourist destination.
John Holbrook
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Rick, very nice image—nice composition with arch placement.
John Holbrook
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Dan, your first image is my favorite—a very special composition and edit—beautiful light. I like the Möbius Arch and the Natural Arch (wonderful colors) you’ve also shared. The red rock arches are nice as well—especially the first that includes another arch in the background.
Some of mine.
1. Mesa Arch
2. Mesa arch from below
3. An Alcove in Kolab Canyon Zion NP
4. Turret Arch. Arches NP
1. Mesa Arch
2. Mesa arch from below
3. An Alcove in Kolab Canyon Zion NP
4. Turret Arch. Arches NP
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John Holbrook
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Very, very nice images Ben! I especially favor the Kolab Canyon and Turret Arch images, and Mesa Arch is always a welcome sight—and thank you for sharing the seldom seen viewpoint from below!