Fine Art Landscape & Nature Photography

Three amigos in the valley

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Date: 05/13/2012

Location: Monument Valley, AZ

The American Southwest is home for the Monument Valley. This is a familiar place to many travelers and photography enthusiasts because of the deep and bright colors of the buttes. People often marvel at these rugged and iconic land formations. The popularity of this place has caught the attention of many Hollywood filmmakers through the years. A lot of the classic cowboy scenes used Monument Valley as the backdrop for Hollywood movies. For those who capture the beauty of nature through their camera lenses, the Monument Valley is a mecca to look forward to.

The unique and interesting topography and environment in Monument Valley made it as a perfect place for indulging with photography. The fine art image featured right here has the characteristics of an captivating shot. Interestingly, this image rocks the rule of the odds in photography. This is a catchy picture since it plays well with the fact that the eyes tend to be more at ease with photos that contain odd number of elements. As the human eye wanders at the rock formation right off the center it draws attention from the viewers and gets rid of the annoying blank space.

This photograph can depict the true beauty  of American Southwest & showcases Monument Valley well. Thus, getting a fine art print of this image will be a nice addition to an arsenal of design pieces for a home or office. This can be an adorable wall ornament for a fireplace or a family room.

Monuments to the clouds

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Date: 05/13/2012
Location: Monument Valley, AZ
Title: Monuments to the clouds

A beautiful fine art photograph has the right blend of striking composition and genuine artistry. There are a huge number of photographers who would hunt for the best places across the United States and even on a global scale to find an inspiring and visually alluring subject for a fine art photo. However, Monument Valley in Arizona is one interesting place to visit for an outdoor photography adventure. Technically, this is not a valley but desolate and flat landscape which are said to be remnant of the sandstone layers which previously covered the whole region.

One of the strong points of this fine art image is the balance with the elements. The monuments seem to create harmony as it the subjects are placed in the strategic spots. The picture does not fee empty. The scene never left a void which made this fine art shot a perfect one. The weight of the picture created a sense of balance for a gorgeous image.

The interesting and repetitive texture of the monuments creates a strong composition for this photography. The azure skyline creates a soft background for the rugged look of the monuments.

There are a lot of people who would want to inject an outdoor and craggy ambiance to their homes and offices. This is a great choice for that kind of interior design. A fine art print of this visual art piece can do the magic.