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I was fortunate enough to do the Subway in 2019 and then in 2020. Beautiful both times but new GIANT LOG appeared sometime during the interval. It makes for different photos in the most famous section. Is this a good change? I don't know. Nature changes. All photos without the log will now be dated as "before log" of B.L. and A.L. for "after log" perhaps?
Kinda reminds me of when they changed the ladder in Kanarra Creek to a much less photogenic metal ladder instead of the rickety but gorgeous wooden one. Last two photos show the comparison of 2019 and 2020.
In my opinion, the log adds nothing to the scene. Perhaps you should write a strongly worded letter of disapproval to Mother Nature and ask for it's removal...sooner than later.
Of the images with the new resident, I like the third one best. Overall, however, the 2019 version wins in this series.
I agree with Mr. Beemer - I like #3 the best (but all of them are beautifully done).
A suggestion for Mr. Beemer - try going to church (any church will probably do) and telling God how dissatisfied you are with his work. Be sure to let us know how that turns out for you.
Nice set Gordon. I liked the third image with the log. But the last image looks the best for me among the lot. Not sure if the log would have added to the scene there.
Jeffrey wrote:
Nice imaging Gordon. You have definitely logged on!
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racoll wrote:
Beautiful series! The colors and textures are captivating; I could look at these over and over!
Andy
Thank you Andy and Jeff. As many times as I've hiked the Subway (5), it doesn't get old. It's very enchanting to see this place. The beauty is off the charts.
LarryBeemer wrote:
In my opinion, the log adds nothing to the scene. Perhaps you should write a strongly worded letter of disapproval to Mother Nature and ask for it's removal...sooner than later.
Of the images with the new resident, I like the third one best. Overall, however, the 2019 version wins in this series.
bflood wrote:
I agree with Mr. Beemer - I like #3 the best (but all of them are beautifully done).
A suggestion for Mr. Beemer - try going to church (any church will probably do) and telling God how dissatisfied you are with his work. Be sure to let us know how that turns out for you.
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zurura wrote:
Nice set Gordon. I liked the third image with the log. But the last image looks the best for me among the lot. Not sure if the log would have added to the scene there.
Cheers,
Gautam
Thank you each for you comments which have the same theme of the image being better without the log. These acts of God and Nature do make each visit, even to the same location, unique. When I first saw the log, I thought, "oh no, there's a big ugly log there now". I took my shots and did the best with what mother nature gives.
Knowing how long another log, the "North Pole", has been in the Subway, I suspect this new log will be stuck in the pool for a few decades.
I knew you were joking. Actually I think Mother Natures plays the joke on us photographers so often. Travel around the world, hike somewhere miles off the beaten path and then it's . . . cloudy. Or worse. Nature still runs the show. We are just witnesses.
Well, there were lots similar photos of the place before and now it's different. The log will probably rot a bit more and then fall into pieces all over. Then it looks a bit ugly.
The "log" issue reminds me of other places where this has happened, including one spot in Yosemite photographed by most every Yosemite photographer I know.
gdanmitchell wrote:
The "log" issue reminds me of other places where this has happened, including one spot in Yosemite photographed by most every Yosemite photographer I know.
Are you talking about the "tunnel view" in Yosemite? I recall a conversation about that several years ago. Just been to Yosemite once but I know that viewpoint was made classic before a tree began growing.
Is that tree still blocking or changing tunnel view? Did they let things happen naturally? Or did someone intervene?
That one is a different story, so of. The tunnel view parking area (which replaced a different, much earlier viewpoint that you can still hike to) was originally covered by trees that were cut down to create the parking lot and present the famous view. The trees, as trees tend to do, gradually grew back and "obstructed the view," at which point the park service cut them down.
The spot I'm thinking of is one that is far less recognized as a Yosemite Icon, though one that has been photographed by virtually every photographer I know, including some "big names."
I once mentioned to one of them that my own attempts were inspired by his photograph of the thing. He pointed out that his as been preceded by work by another person, and someone else pointed out that he had photographed it earlier! In any case, the subject featured a bit of vegetation that eventually disappeared and from time to time also included various chunks of wood that washed into the scene.
We will be in Zion the 18th and 20th of March and want to try and hike the Subway and see this log.
Now I'm scrambling after seeing yours shot and this particular hike. Website mentions not needing a lottery permit in March so we are trying to make regular reservations now - do you think we will have much trouble in getting a spot for two persons on March 19th?
Second Q., camera gear, tripod, etc. - can these be safely hiked to this spot with average skill and travel gear? Obviously you made it (and did very well at that) but for first timers at Zion any suggestions for this particular day hike with an emphasis on photography (Canon R5, etc.)?
gdanmitchell wrote:
That one is a different story, so of. The tunnel view parking area (which replaced a different, much earlier viewpoint that you can still hike to) was originally covered by trees that were cut down to create the parking lot and present the famous view. The trees, as trees tend to do, gradually grew back and "obstructed the view," at which point the park service cut them down.
The spot I'm thinking of is one that is far less recognized as a Yosemite Icon, though one that has been photographed by virtually every photographer I know, including some "big names."
I once mentioned to one of them that my own attempts were inspired by his photograph of the thing. He pointed out that his as been preceded by work by another person, and someone else pointed out that he had photographed it earlier! In any case, the subject featured a bit of vegetation that eventually disappeared and from time to time also included various chunks of wood that washed into the scene. ...Show more →
I love the roundabout way of answering my question on the location. As a Yosemite beginner, that's all good with me! Maybe I'll get back there again and try to find your spot. We'll see.
We both agree that Nature changes and I think that's a cool thing about landscapes. Some are the same, like the Jumbo Rocks in Joshua tree. Some that include vegetation will always be evolving. Fun.
paulh wrote:
We will be in Zion the 18th and 20th of March and want to try and hike the Subway and see this log.
Now I'm scrambling after seeing yours shot and this particular hike. Website mentions not needing a lottery permit in March so we are trying to make regular reservations now - do you think we will have much trouble in getting a spot for two persons on March 19th?
Second Q., camera gear, tripod, etc. - can these be safely hiked to this spot with average skill and travel gear? Obviously you made it (and did very well at that) but for first timers at Zion any suggestions for this particular day hike with an emphasis on photography (Canon R5, etc.)?
Good luck in March. Weather could be sunny or snow.
You can get into Subway in March. Should be cold enough to scare most away. You'll want to hike "bottom up" because the rappelling and swimming in March would be too cold. Plan to get wet up to your knees.
When I went, I took the "top down" route with my two daughters. This is very fun but is technical climbing. See pics for the fun behind the landscape shots.
