Storm clouds and sun at Arches National Park

[dmartinc]

The interest here is the contrast between the stormy sky and the sun on the red rocks. Does it need more contrast or is this enough? Any cropping needed?j Thanks.

[Culprit]

I think your exposure is good!
Im no expert but, I would crop out most of the brush and the empty sky to just framing features and really focus on the light on the rocks.

[Surprised]

In my experience, low sunlight + dark storm-clouds = a fantastic opportunity for photography.

I'm only a rank amateur but to me it's a pity the biggest rock on the right is in the shade. Could you crop it out (a big crop, I appreciate) and concentrate on the sunlit rocks? It's also a shame you couldn't get about 20ft higher and look down on the rocks rather than looking up as you seem to be -- but unless you're an Olympic high-jumper in your spare time I guess that would probably have been impossible!

Having said all that, it's a wonderfully atmospheric picture; those clouds look so broody I'm wanting the find my umbrella even now as I'm sitting indoors! Thanks for sharing...

[LeeR]

I agree that dark sky plus sunlight equals great photo op. but such situations are rare and don't last long. Grab them where you can!

As for cropping; I liked cutting out some of the sky to make it close to a panorama and then did a levels adjustment. Right now your histogram is all down in the lower range. Spread that out and and you will dramatically improve the sense of 'sunlight.'

[ricklumpas]

Perhaps it needs more contrast to make interesting enough.

[windrider86]

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