The Fallen

[Guy Schmickle]

A toppled hoodoo shows just how fragile the otherworldly desert environment is at Arizona's Blue Canyon. This area is actually on the Hopi Indian reservation and, from what I've been told, one can only legally visit with a Hopi guide nowadays (I shot this 8-9 years ago). I captured this late in the day as a storm was approaching so I was keen on getting outta there as the clay roads would soon become impassible.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Love the moody sky background! Really nicely seen!

 

[Ben Egbert]

Well seen, well titled and well shot.

 

[AlanLichty]

That is one seriously cool looking place.

 

[Timmeh]

Hi Guy,

That is great color contrast between the blue storm clouds and the late evening light on the hoodoos.

Tim

 

[JimFox]

Hey Guy,

Very cool. The composition is set up so well with the fallen hoodoo. I like the light in this it looks great.

 

[Leslie Hunter]

That's a beautiful and striking scene.

 

[Guy Schmickle]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!!

 

[Mike Mancil]

You handled the bright lighting very well and the composition is well done.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Beautiful, Guy. I think I was with you when you shot this but I don't remember seeing it before. It's a ten!!

 

[Alisa]

I live the mood in this image! Very nice! I love the lighting and the storm on the horizon.