Grand View Vista - Rte. 88 Arkansas by RodS
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How does one communicate the experience of a sweeping vista in a simple photograph? How do you allow your viewers to feel the awe and wonder you experience when such a sight is before you? How do you describe the feeling of exhilaration, or the cool, clean air you can breathe all the way down to your soul?
I think anyone who has stood on the edge of such a view with camera in hand has wrestled with this. I know I have. I did today.
This is a composite of 5 separate photos I took ealier today, stitched together in Photoshop. This panorama is - as a guess - about 160-170 degrees. This was taken at a point called "Grand View Vista" for obvious reasons, along Route 88 near Mena, Arkansas, a few miles from Queen Wilhelmina State Park where we are staying at the lodge. This is the second highest point in Arkansas. The scenery is amazing, and the food is awesome.
This is my first attempt at stitching together several (hand held) photos. I can only hope I came even somewhat close to doing the actual scene justice.
I'll try to get caught up on commenting in the next few days. The only downside to this beautiful place is that the WiFi here is very slow.....
Thanks so much for all your support, and I hope you all have a great week!
Comments (23)
pixeluna
Wow, an awe-inspiring beauty! Your first paragraph just made me wow and looking at it in full view is even more. I could almost hear the whistling wind and the calming wind blowing against my face. For a first attempt of stitching a panoramic image, this is 100% flawless.
eekdog
terrific panorama view rod, quit the breathtaking scenery my friend. great capture.. steve
Faemike55
Very good point, Rod! You did well on the image Truly stunning work and view!
auntietk
Oh my ... those hills are just gorgeous! I love the depth of the right-hand side in particular, where the shadows of clouds deepen the color on the hills. What a spectacular view! Your pano is superb. Take good care, regards to Jo, and I hope we'll see you in person upon your return! :)
J5ive
Wow what a Beautiful View! Great Job on putting it all together Rod,It looks Flawless,Excellent work!!
mgtcs
WOW....This is a beautiful landscape, superb atmosphere! Amazing words too, fabulous work! ****
thekingtut
That is truly a grand view.
Digitaleagle
I thought I recognized this place I've been there twice this summer and I understand just what your talking about wanting to transend those through your work to not just see but feel they were there. Great capture here beautiful work with camera and post work, excellent!
alessimarco
Wow Rod! You captured this very well! Great work at translating for us the wonderful experience of seeing this first hand! Super work, my friend! Wish I was there!!! :)
mikeerson
didn't know you put 5 pictures together that were hand held, you did great... You aught to see the Rockies - that's why I live here = lol ... If ya ever make it here, go to the Royal Gorge, you'll see some breath taking shots if you can handle the bridge... basicalling it's wood and people drive over it while you walk and all the wood shakes - lol - it use to affect me, but after doing exterior trim for a couple years, I lost my fear of heights.
UteBigSmile
It's a really wonderful view Rod - love it too!!! Have a nice day, Ute PS. I thank you for your nice words and comfort you gave me yesterday, I really appreciate it.
bazza
Great shot Rod this is beautiful, can't tell you stitched 5 of these together fantastic mate.. What a fantastic view...
Rainastorm
Most excellent Rod:-)
adrie
Wonderful landscape panorama shot.....love it.
Madbat
That's quite breathtaking! Nice stitching job too!
felinx
Joli panorama :)
renecyberdoc
awesome (open-mouthed)breathtaking.for this view you can forget the wifi for a short (very short)while muahahaha.
Erestorfan
Hi Rod...wow, what a view! And a great job of stitching the pics together! I know exactly what you mean about how to convey the atmosphere and feeling you are feeling at the time you take the picture. When you're standing in the midst of nature's beauty how you wish you could also convey the feels, the smells, the granduer, the breeze brushing past you, the sound of a magnificient waterfall!
mrestey
Superb work my friend. Great stitching work too.
bmac62
During my drive from west to east last week I experienced the same thought...how do I capture all of this and make it look like anything. Well, my friend you did achieve excellent results answering that question for yourself. And a pano makes you feel so good when it all comes together! Great job.
Raddar
Man the image is breathtaking, but what impresses me the most is the multishot compositing you did. Ive tried that before and there are tons of imperfections in the final image. This is seamless. Gorgeous work my friend.
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful panorama
boobunny
Ok, you got to stop with all this Arkansas stuff. This pic really makes me miss home. I love Arkansas, all the trees and mountains. Beautiful views between Fayetteville and Van Buren. This is really a beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing.