Judy Burr, APSA, MPSA
July 2026 - Hiker in Canyon
About the Image(s)
I shot this in Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley with a Nikon D300 and 18-270 Tamron lens at 27mm. SS was 1/160, aperture f 10 and ISO 200. It was processed in Elements, NIK and Topaz. I would not even try getting up there now! It was a challenge, but it was a spot I hadn't explored before.
8 comments posted
Hi Judy, I love your image it is quite dynamic. The composition and the movement of the hiker add a lot of impact. I've never been to Death Valley but it's on my list. Posted: 07/08/2026 20:50:20
You captured beautiful colors in your image. Shows action, it appears the gentlemen is on a urgent quest to get somewhere maybe to help someone? Image is sharp, details in the rocks is outstanding. Love the simplicity and detail. Posted: 07/13/2026 17:24:40
Hi Judy,
This is a very sharp, well-exposed action photo. The subject is well placed, and there's just enough background blur to keep my eye centered on him.
The only change I would consider is cropping some of the bottom of the frame. It's quite dark and, in my opinion, doesn't really add anything to the image.
I also reduced the highlights in his shirt and wanted to show what an 8x10 crop might look like.
I have no real interest in Death Valley-except for watching reruns of Death Valley Days! Posted: 07/13/2026 22:19:30
This is a very sharp, well-exposed action photo. The subject is well placed, and there's just enough background blur to keep my eye centered on him.
The only change I would consider is cropping some of the bottom of the frame. It's quite dark and, in my opinion, doesn't really add anything to the image.
I also reduced the highlights in his shirt and wanted to show what an 8x10 crop might look like.
I have no real interest in Death Valley-except for watching reruns of Death Valley Days! Posted: 07/13/2026 22:19:30
Hi Bob, I like your crop. Posted: 07/14/2026 22:48:12
Thanks, Lou. It makes it a standard size for framing. Posted: 07/16/2026 22:06:32
Bob,
DV is a favorite place for me! We have been there multiple times and enjoyed every visit. I like your crop and will rework the image. Thanks. Posted: 07/16/2026 13:36:02
DV is a favorite place for me! We have been there multiple times and enjoyed every visit. I like your crop and will rework the image. Thanks. Posted: 07/16/2026 13:36:02
Thanks, Judy. I usually manage to botch up your images, but this one was good enough that I didn't want to mess with it. This crop I just tried to emphasized your subject and the cool black vee. Posted: 07/16/2026 22:10:57
This is a good shot. The action captured for this moment is spot on with both feet off the ground (mostly). The colors and dynamic range are very good.
I do like Bob's crop reducing the sky, it really gives it a tighter feel. Posted: 07/16/2026 01:17:23
I do like Bob's crop reducing the sky, it really gives it a tighter feel. Posted: 07/16/2026 01:17:23