Knife Edge near Mesa Verde National Park Landscape Photo

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Golden hour photo taken of the Knife Edge trail and rock formation near Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Sun strikes the cliff face of the rock formation creating a golden brown and tan color as a single tree stands guard in the foreground to the far right of the image. The horizon stretches out in the background as the light blue sky and clouds float in the distance.

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Goal of the Photo

Another southwestern United States photo, Knife Edge is a trail and rock formation near Mesa Verde in Colorado. This photo was taken as the sun was setting within the golden hour. The surrounding Montezuma Valley can be seen in the lower left of the image.

Project Specs

Camera and Lens Used

Camera: Pentax K110d DSLR
Lens: Pentax-DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL
Aperture: f11
Film Speed: ISO 200
Focal Length: 45mm
Shutter Speed: 1/350th second

Location and Date

Location: Knife Edge
near Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Date: October 2, 2008

Photo Analysis

From the sheer rock face to the singular tree and incredible scenic view, this photo is the definition of the Southwest. The rock face reaches high into the frame emphasizing its size while the horizon seems to stretch out forever. The ambient lighting due to the sun setting gives this photo a sense of drama.

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