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by Erik Stensland

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 7, 2009178 views17 comments
I love the lines, textures and colors of sandstone. I find that when I'm in the desert I get so caught up in the details that I forget to look at the bigger picture, the very opposite of what happens to me in the mountains. I'm rather intuitive (not well linked into reality :wink:) and so this image speaks to me of the many divisions in our world. It is interesting to see these two colors of sandstone sharply divided from each other. Then there appears to be a second rift between the top and the bottom which crosses the color boundary. Finally, there is a deep crack which runs from top to bottom which equally affects both groups. It reminds me of the way we isolate ourselves into groups of "us" and "them" unaware of the bigger problems that affect us all. Ok enough of that. Back to reality. :biggrin:

Canon 5D, 200mm

Comments and critiques always welcomed!

Comments

17 comments
Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 7, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Erik,

I like this. It is very simple and graphic and the interpretation is spot on. The bigger picture - its all sandstone...
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Comment posted by Adrian Klein on November 7, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Nice abstract Erik this work well for me. The two broken lines really make this a well seen comp. It was great to meet you in Zion as well!
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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on November 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Brilliant work! Absolutely gorgeous. :toast:
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Comment posted by Jack Brauer on November 7, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Erik this is really really nice. It's so simple, yet so interesting. Usually simple abstracts like this don't interest me on a mental level; this one does.
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Comment posted by John Mumaw on November 7, 2009 at 8:59 PM
What Jack said.
I sure like the two different layers of sandstone, and especially the fractured and offset horizontal and vertical lines. You did a fine job in seeing this composition out there in the vast sea of sandstone.
Registered on September 9, 2005, 62 Posts, 2289 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 7, 2009 at 10:33 PM
No nits from me, Eric. There is a level of complexity here that goes deeper than the initial impression. Was this taken the day we about crossed paths?
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Comment posted by Erik Stensland on November 7, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. Tony, this was taken the following day but in the same area.
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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on November 8, 2009 at 1:53 AM
Nice image Erik and a good story to go with it. I think the crack makes the image imo. It adds that little bit of interest thats put it over the top.
Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 8, 2009 at 2:41 AM
This is a superb abstract, Erik, very well-balanced and composed. Im really impressed. Of course, I have one that looks practically identical to this (except its about 1000 pixels wider) but since you posted first i just wont bother with mine :wink: :jump:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 8, 2009 at 3:11 AM
Elegant simplicity. Love it.
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 8, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Wonderful abstract Erik. I like the detail and contrasts. Very effective comp.
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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 8, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Very well seen. The colors are fantastic. I bet you can see every little grain in a print.

Chris
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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 8, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Gorgeous abstract Erik. The lines and textures/details are fantastic as is the color The large image is especially nice of course. Must be really awesome in a print.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 8, 2009 at 3:38 PM
A beautifullly composed abstract! Great colors and light as well. Excellent work, Erik.
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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on November 8, 2009 at 10:59 PM
So simple, but this has so much going for it! Beautiful graphic and colorful composition Erik.
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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on November 9, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Wow, you got a lot out of this rock...in more ways than one. The photograph is laden with attractive graphic qualities, but I wonder at the effect of a slightly darker (globally) version.
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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 9, 2009 at 3:35 AM
great lines and colour here eric. beautiful work.
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