Picture of the Day - Oak Creek Canyon

This picture was photographed last November in Oak Creek Canyon, about 15 miles north of Sedona, AZ. It is a beautiful two mile walk into the canyon from the parking area and it loaded with beautiful scenery. It is late autumn so the creek is lower than normal and much of the autumn color is gone.

This particular photo shows a classic example of an "S-Curve". Using the curve of the shoreline, you can see the "S" clearly in the picture. This is what gives the picture great depth and allows your eye to naturally flow from the front of the image to the back.

Always look for S-Curves when your out taking pictures, whether it be a river, a stream, a road, or whatever. A curve in the picture will always bring your photo alive and provide almost a 3 dimensional depth.