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One of my passions is getting out and exploring what Mother Nature has to offer. Rather it be an electric monsoon storm, the cool mountains, or one of the many Arizona highways.
When I”m not shooting portraits or weddings I truly cherish these times to be outdoors. My day job has me locked up from 8 to 5 so getting outside is more than just a breath of fresh of air. It’s a chance to clear my head and see the land with a photographer’s eye.
Among the things I enjoy shooting are road shots. With so many Arizona highways to choose one doesn’t have to travel far. If you follow this blog you will find several throughout it. There is something about the view of staring down an empty highway and wondering where it could take you. Ahh an escape if only for a few minutes (before that on-coming car sends you back to reality).
Of course the flip side to this is my wife’s thoughts that I’m a complete idiot for standing in the middle of a highway with a camera. I think she doesn’t see the bigger picture, pun intended.
Until next time…
Camera: Canon 5DM2 with a Canon 17-40L
Processing: Lightroom 4.1, CS 5, Phototools 2.6
12 Comments
I am not sure what attracts photographers to road shots. It might be the contrast in the road to the scene or the leading line but count me in on these shots. Very nicely captured
Len Saltiel recently posted..Money, Money, Money…Money
Love your road shots man! I wish I had more scenes like this around here.
Curt Fleenor recently posted..Wells Fargo History
Stunning depth to this shot Chris, amazing work
Dave DiCello recently posted..Icons of the city
That is the kind of sight that makes me want a Ford GT40, no cops around for at least 100 miles, and a full tank of gas and fresh tires. What a beautiful shot!
Chris Nitz recently posted..Slow Your Role
Well said brother!
Beauty shot Chris!
Jim Denham recently posted..St. Croix Liquor
My wife is constantly pulling me back from the brink of disaster, Chris. I think it’s our lot in life, as photographers, to put ourselves out there for the great shot. You’ve done a splendiferous job on this one! I love great vanishing points, and quite honestly this is truly one of the best I’ve ever seen!
Toad Hollow Photo recently posted..Black As Knight
Toad, thank you so much. That was a very humbling comment.
What a great road shot, Chris. With these wonderful earth-tone colors and that awesome sky, this is an outstanding image.
Love it!
Jimi Jones recently posted..Daybreak on The Strip
Love the vanishing point, and the beautiful colors in the sky.
Steven Perlmutter recently posted..Boston Light
Great composition. Nothing wrong with standing in the road, just kindly move out of the way in the event of traffic…
Kris Koeller recently posted..A Stormy Night in New York City
My kind of shot! Beautifully done.
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