Photographer: Jim Shoemaker
Location: DoubleArch, Arches National Park, Utah
Equipment: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 16-35mm ƒ/2.8L USM, Gitzo tripod, Manfrotto ballhead, Singh-Ray warming polarizer, cable release
Situation: Over the years, photographer Jim Shoemaker has made several trips to Arches National Park, exploring Double Arch in the famous “Windows” section and the surrounding area extensively. Fans of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade will recognize this place from the movie, where a young Indiana Jones comes across illicit treasure hunters. Shoemaker found no hidden artifacts, but he did make an excellent photo of this unique place.
Describing the Double Arch area, Shoemaker says, “Every time I see the iconic Double Arch, I get a nostalgic rush of Indiana Jones-like excitement. Instead of a stylish fedora, I wear a…