Panic At The Disco

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted December 1, 2009520 views22 comments

Canon 5D2, 24-70L. ISO 400 f/16 1/250th.

Seeing my settings will instantly tell you the story behind this image. I was on my very first photo road trip, and spent the morning ruining a perfectly good sunrise at Death Valley. I really REALLY wanted to get a good dunes shot, but didn't find a comp that worked with the rather stellar sunrise, and ended up exhausting myself by running all over the dunes. I won't go into the details, but suffice it to say that after I finished shooting, it took me several trips down into various valleys to collect all my gear that ended up rolling out of my bag and down the hill. Just as I was leaving dejected and without a shot, I saw a loan figure climb up to the top of one of the taller dunes. I liked the line and got off a couple of shots before he moved. Thanks for your comments and critiques.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Kartik Venkatarama on December 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Great capture. The lone figure makes a big impact on an already pleasing comp.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM

That figure really adds here, but everything works very very well. Super lines and light. Very smooth and appealing texture also.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Cope on December 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Nicely executed with the sinuous curves ending at the man on the dune.

Registered on January 22, 2007, 212 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on December 1, 2009 at 1:24 PM

Really nice, love the glow you got on the dunes and the curves. Just got back from those dunes yesterday.

Registered on May 10, 2009, 127 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 1, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Worth the effort

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on December 1, 2009 at 2:26 PM

Wonderful curves, Miles, and I love the graphic quality of the image; it works with or without the person, well done

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on December 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM

Well done, Miles. I like the colors and curvilinear lines. From this image
it looks like your trip was not a complete loss.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on December 1, 2009 at 8:00 PM

I love everything about this...the copper colors, the detailed ripples, and the leading line that takes the eye to every inch of the image. The human figure is just the cherry on top. Very cool!

Registered on November 29, 2009, 48 Posts, 249 Comments

Comment posted by Barry Vangrov on December 1, 2009 at 8:47 PM

This works great. Very well composed and love the warm color of the dunes. I'd like to see a little bit of detail in the shadows but that's a small nit.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 148 Posts, 749 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on December 1, 2009 at 9:37 PM

Great graphic qualities, color and form. Print it large and hang it!
Beautiful work Miles.
I'll be looking for more!
Neil

Registered on October 30, 2009, 156 Posts, 749 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Siggins on December 1, 2009 at 10:41 PM

That shots worth all the effort!!! I love the s-curve, the rich colors and the contrast between light and shadows. The figure just tops it all off. You have a winner!

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on December 2, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Fantastic comp and the human figure on the upper dune peak is great!

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Comment posted by Aaron Ellingsen on December 2, 2009 at 8:28 PM

This is exactly the kind of man & nature shot that I like: a lone figure amidst a natural wonderland, giving both scale and a quirky point of interest to the scene. Very nicely done, Miles. Hopefully, you got all of the sand out of your gear.

Registered on January 16, 2008, 56 Posts, 953 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 3, 2009 at 9:13 AM

Great lines with fantastic light and shadow play Miles. The lone figure is icing on the cake. Nice work.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on December 3, 2009 at 9:46 AM

Amazing photo! It's never over until it's over!! Your hard work certainly paid off!

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Comment posted by Chip Phillips on December 3, 2009 at 9:19 PM

Good eye Miles. I love this.

Registered on November 26, 2007, 128 Posts, 1436 Comments

Comment posted by Justin Peterson on December 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM

Love it! The lines, the shadows, the texture...stunning!

Registered on January 20, 2008, 33 Posts, 298 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 4, 2009 at 5:13 PM

A really nice shot, with the figure adding a lot.

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on December 5, 2009 at 8:21 AM

fantastic light and lines...

Registered on November 1, 2008, 117 Posts, 851 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 8, 2009 at 9:56 AM

This is breathtaking! Congratulations

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Angela Classen on December 8, 2009 at 10:01 PM

Great curves, lines and shadows. The hiker is definitely the icing! Excellent work. Congrats on the EP! I hope you didn't get too much sand in your equipment

Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 15, 2009 at 12:46 AM

A very good example of patience paying off. I've spent many days in similar circumstances, coming away with only 1 or 2 (or no) decent shots.
The lines here are superb, the color exceptional, and the stature of the man adds perspective.
Sandy r

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