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Photo of the Day: Morning Light on Factory Butte

While exploring backroads in Utah near Capitol Reef National Park, I came across the striking red...

While exploring backroads in Utah near Capitol Reef National Park, I came across the striking red sandstone formation known as Factory Butte. While visible from the  highway, the Butte and surrounding badlands are worth a detour down the dirt road  for a closer exploration, especially in good light. Near Hanksville, UT.

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Photo of the Day: Twin Temples

The Cathedral Valley region of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a bit out of the way but well worth the effort to visit. The area gets its name from the...

The Cathedral Valley region of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a bit out of the way but well worth the effort to visit. The area gets its name from the numerous sandstone monoliths that early visitors thought resembled man-made cathedrals. Two of its most famous formations are The Temple of the Sun and The Temple of the Moon.

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Photo of the Day: Pastel Palette

Fall colors in the Sierra Nevada are usually associated with the magnificent but monotone displays of golden aspen leaves. But if you look carefully...

Fall colors in the Sierra Nevada are usually associated with the magnificent but monotone displays of golden aspen leaves. But if you look carefully in the pockets and canyons of its western slope, you will discover a wider variety of hues like this palette of pastels in Sequoia National Park.

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Photo of the Day: Thorpe Mountain Grandeur

Oaks, aspen, and evergreens combine to create an explosion of color that is...

Oaks, aspen, and evergreens combine to create an explosion of color that is as brief as it is dramatic. Fall colors in Colorado and most of the West are spectacular but are usually dominated by the yellow/gold of turning aspen leaves. Finding patches of contrasting colors is one way of adding interest to your compositions.

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And the Winner Is...

Announcing The Art of Seeing Venice Photowalk contest!  Stay tuned for our next photo contest.

Wow, I never thought that choosing the winner of the Venice Photowalk contest would be such a tough task. But you guys submitted so many fantastic photos here and on Instagram that picking “the best” one had me pulling my hair out...and I have precious little to spare :)! For the sake of my scalp, I think we will leave such things up to a vote in the future. 

At the end of the day, though, something kept me coming back to this amazing shot from Senthil Kumar. There are a lot of things I love about this image; shooting the bowls empty was a great idea and the beautiful light and undulating curves remind me of sand dunes. It’s also a great example of the difference between taking a picture of something and making a photograph using the available elements. Ultimately, like all successful pictures, it just works. 

Taken By: Senthil Kumar

Congratulations, Senthil! Your prize is an 11X14 mounted enlargement of your winning image. You also receive a one year KelbyOne membership and your image will be forwarded as our location’s entry into the Kelby competition for additional prizes. Good luck!

Very honorable mentions go to:

Taken By: Willie

Taken By: Ivan Boden

Taken By: Susan Liepa

Taken By: George K.

Thanks again to everyone that submitted and took part in the Photowalk! Be sure to check out our Meetup Page for future events, workshops, and contests like this! 

Ken

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Photo of the Day: Evening Contemplation

A Buddhist monk atop ancient temple ruins pauses at sunset for a moment of reflection. Buddhism and Hinduism alternated as...

A Buddhist monk atop ancient temple ruins pauses at sunset for a moment of reflection. Buddhism and Hinduism alternated as the dominant religion in this part of Southeast Asia for much of its history and many temples were converted or modified several times to suit the reigning theology. Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

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Photo of the Day: Band of Brothers

The photo of the day is this image of three young mountain goats pausing before crossing a creek near Glacier National Park, Montana.

Three young mountain goats pause momentarily before crossing a creek swollen with Spring runoff. Near Glacier National Park, Montana.

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