Hardcore Rock Climbing / Rappelling

[Tom Reichner]

Well, at least it looks hardcore to me, a non-climber. I think that technically, this is considered rappelling, not climbing. This was in Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. Just a couple hours from LA!

[northlander]

It's climbing, rappelling is a method of going down. I'd try cropping out the shadow on the left and showing just the climber on the rock. Nice shot.

[Richtherookie]

Nice shot. Like how it shows whats ahead. Good job

[MDJAK]

I think the shadow adds to the pic. Excellent shot. Incredible blue sky, looks surreal.

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[Tom Reichner]

It's climbing, rappelling is a method of going down. I'd try cropping out the shadow on the left and showing just the climber on the rock. Nice shot.

And here I thought she was going down!

[Blue Deuce]

Nicely done. The shadow adds depth and would keep it as is.

[Tom Reichner]

Nicely done. The shadow adds depth and would keep it as is.

This is so correct, Deuce. Having a large area of deep shadow like this is what gives the image dimension. Otherwise, it just looks flat (which is not a good thing).

[Scout7id]

Nice shot. That looks like a well traveled piece of rock. Looks like a very nice climb. If only I was 20 years old and 100 lbs lighter again!