Scott F. Schilling Photography
The Eye of God Arch - Monument Valley
Posted by Scott F. Schilling (San Martin, United States) on 25 June 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
This is known as the Eye of God Arch, or God's Eye Arch on the southern end of Monument Valley. This is another location that requires a Guide to accompany you. The location is a bit of a challenge to photograph due to its height and the rock formations around it. The arch is amazing because as you stand under it, it does look like the eye of God staring at you. On the lower left of the image are some stacked rocks that are from an ancient Anasazi building probably about 1,000 years ago. There were some clouds in the area, so I waited for a long time hoping that I could get some clouds in the arch section - this was the only one I could get with a touch of clouds.
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sawsengee from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
now we know God has blue eyes.........magnificent shot, the rich colours, textural details & composition are fantastic......just an observation, the plants in the foreground are slightly bluish in tint....natural or colour bias?
25 Jun 2009 5:54am
Marie LC from Voiron, France
colours of the rocks are hot and beautiful. Good composition too
25 Jun 2009 6:12am
zOOm from Paris, France
I understand now why "God Arch". It's like a natural cathedral. Fantastic.
25 Jun 2009 7:00am
ishm from dubai, United Arab Emirates
the trees below gives you a scale to gauge against the rock facade above..it's massive! marvellous shot!
25 Jun 2009 8:45am
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
A very impressive and awe inspiring shot Scott! Wonderful colours and textures in the rock face give true character to the shot. Well done! ;-)
25 Jun 2009 11:10am
B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States
The composition of this is wonderful - the green at the bottom and the touch of blue near the top. The colors, patterns, and textures in the rock are gorgeous. If I was still teaching, I could do an "elements of art" lesson with this photo! ;-)
25 Jun 2009 1:31pm
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Great framing for this wonderful image, It's overwhelming so much beauty
25 Jun 2009 6:04pm
Xavier from Troyes, France
Wow ! Amazing colortones and the composition is just great !
25 Jun 2009 6:39pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
So that's what he looks like! Great shot.
25 Jun 2009 7:31pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Stunning detail. Superb colors. Outstanding perspective.
25 Jun 2009 8:06pm
Jen from St. George, United States
Just perfect! The clouds you waited for make such a big difference, really bringing the sky to life. And the greenery providing both depth and framing at the bottom - just great!
25 Jun 2009 9:06pm
xavier cardell from menorca-barcelona, Spain
Welllllll, so much info in this photo... The composition is excellent and the way you play with colors is extraordinary!
25 Jun 2009 11:58pm
Lambspun from Madison, Maine, United States
I am so impressed that you could get this whole picture in one shot. Amazing photo.....beautiful!
26 Jun 2009 2:03am
Bethany from Michigan, United States
The spot of blue against the golden hues is fantastic!
26 Jun 2009 2:35am
martie from somewhere, United States
Wow! This is amazing - I can't begin to imagine how awesome it was for you to be there and compose this shot! Well done!!
26 Jun 2009 3:18am
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
A extraordinary and superlative piece of work Scott! Most aptly titled too:)
26 Jun 2009 5:40am
Don Smith from California, United States
Exactly how many days did you shoot Monument Valley? An incredible volume of images, and all very well done I might add. Glad you included a bit of the foreground vegetation. Not only is it a complimentary color, but it gives the viewer a sense of scale.
26 Jun 2009 2:19pm
@Don Smith: Don, I was able to stay for 2 days - an incredible experience to see and photograph this area! I am looking forward to returning someday.
ZoomLNZ from Los Angeles Area, United States
Love that tone, texuture, and eye-to-the-sky. Great shot.
26 Jun 2009 4:50pm
Bertrand from Paris, France
Increadible colors! Your last shoots are very amazing. I like your job. Bonne continuation.
26 Jun 2009 5:16pm
Rand from Orem, United States
I really like the counter play between the green at the bottom and the blue at the top. Very nice composition.
27 Jun 2009 3:21am
mats from Texas, United States
Texture rich and yes, a peek to the wonders Gos has given us.
27 Jun 2009 5:11am
