[Ariana Murphy]

Hello, Rick,

I really enjoyed viewing your photostream of the Grand Canyon. Gorgeous shots! I hope to go there some day.

I just finished a photography course, and one of the things my professor mentioned was in cases where the shadows are very dark, tweaking them a bit (lightening the shadows) to bring out a little detail can sometimes improve them. Also, I noticed a couple where the horizon is not quite straight - a problem I struggle with too, even with a tripod that includes a bubble level!

I am a newbie at photography, been at it for a year or so, but an enthusiastic amateur. So feel free to ignore my comments! I'm going to watch this thread, and hopefully I can learn something too.

Keep up the great work, Rick!

Cheers!

- Ariana