Sheldon Wecker, QPSA
October 2026 - Monument Valley
About the Image(s)
This image was taken in Monument Valley, Sony A7Rv, 1/125 sec at f/8.0, iso 320, 89mm, April 2026. Edited in Lightroom Classic and Topaz Photo AI. We were just walking around looking for interesting opportunities, and I saw this arched Utah Juniper. I positioned myself so that the arch framed some of the rock formations in the valley.
6 comments posted
You did a good job of bending that tree to frame the distant view. It all fits together well. Well spotted. Posted: 10/18/2026 09:54:41
Carlos Roman
Great composition, it looks like a fantasy world. The bended trunk acts as a frame for the rocks at the back. Posted: 10/18/2026 18:20:33
Great composition, lighting, and detail in both the tree and background rocks. You have a good eye for spotting nature's frame within a frame. This is a great photo - the only thing I might do is darken the sky a bit - it's a little bright and competes for attention. Posted: 10/18/2026 21:20:11
The framing is well done. I also see an animal/creature in the photo with a beak, eye and neck. Really cool! Posted: 10/23/2026 20:50:30
Very well done Sheldon. The detail of the Cypress and the lighting is exquisite and the framing of the iconic Monument Valley background is perfect. Posted: 10/27/2026 21:26:40
Delightful image to see. The tree framed very well the rock formation of the Valley. Posted: 10/28/2026 04:28:48