Same shot just rotated 90 degrees, better clouds, better lens, better camera, and a flash. Here's the original shot [thumb]64452[/thumb]. Read the comments for #1 and you will see what this is.
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Lying down on your back and shooting up was definitley the way to go. I like this one better than the original but with a 6.6 on the first one it may be tough to improve greatly on your score. Good job. Bumping up.
I remember your original and this is a worthy reshoot. I have attempted this a few times but never so well as you have accomplished it. Wonderful the weather has cooperated, and unusual for the Northwest. Among my favorites this challenge.
What is not to like about this image. It really gives you the feel of depth like you are really there. The colors of the sky and the soft tones of the pillars are truly compliments to each other. I really like it.