River of Life Youth T-Shirt

River of Life comes from the Book of Revelation and is what brings life, in this case, to Zion National Park. I first envisioned it while riding my bike along the road early in the morning in Zion. We live about a half-hour away and frequently road our bikes through the park and one morning I noticed how stunning the reflection of the golden cliffs and blue sky were on the river and knew I had to come back in the fall to capture it. Real estate business was slow in 2010 so I was an image consultant for Fatali Gallery in Springdale when I captured this early one very cold November morning. Luckily I had the foresight to wear my canyoneering booties and shoes because it was a chilly 29 degrees when created this. Focus stacking was not an option back then so I used a very slow speed and f/22 to get as much depth as possible. A composite stitch of 4 images was made to get the details. It looks best printed on metal.

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Dave embarked on his photographic journey during his junior high years in Menlo Park, CA, where he first explored the world of photography in a home darkroom. His fascination with rock climbing blossomed during high school, particularly against the iconic backdrops of Yosemite. After graduating, he joined Yosemite's search and rescue team, seamlessly intertwining his passions for climbing and photography. His photographic talents quickly gained recognition, making him a sought-after contributor for renowned publications such as Outside, Rock & Ice, Climbing, Mountain, and Men's Journal. Corporations like R.E.I., W.L. Gore, Sierra Designs, The North Face, Lowe Alpine Systems, and 3M also enlisted his expertise for their promotional...