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Dunes in Blowing Sand

Gallery: 10 Years of NPNPosted April 30, 20102,441 views9 comments

I posted this one back in November of 2009 so it's not that old, but that's when I learned the technique. I doubt I would have ever learned it had it not been for the inspiration from Jim Sabiston's outstanding high key images. Thank you very much Jim!! I've included a LARGER version for better details too.

D2X w/ 18-35 @ 18mm
1/10 @ f/16 - MLU and mc-30 remote release
100 ISO
No filters
Tripod
Capture One 4, CS4, B&W Conversion, Marc's web sharpening

Critiques, suggestions, and comments are welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on April 30, 2010 at 9:57 PM

A fantastic interpretation of Florida's dunes and grass.

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on April 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM

Yes, I certainly remember this one. It's very, well ... memorable. The subject of your composition is perfect for this processing technique. Excellent then, excellent now.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 229 Posts, 1523 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 1, 2010 at 8:50 AM

Very impressive Bill. I hadn't seen this one before so I'm glad you shared it here. The high key processing is really unique for this subject I would guess and so this one really stands out. I could see this one hanging in a place of honor in someone's seaside home. Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 1, 2010 at 5:23 PM

Your dexterity with light always amazes me, Bill. I love all the images you've posted here over the years.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on May 1, 2010 at 8:29 PM

Outstanding, simple and beautiful.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM

Bill, you've posted some awesome images, but this is just magnificent! The composition, the texture, the detail and light..!

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Comment posted by Sally King on May 8, 2010 at 2:18 PM

Lovely composition. Nice how the technique brings out the textures and highlights the curves.

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on September 3, 2010 at 11:42 AM

This photo immediately caught my attention in your gallery. Great composition and I love the detail in the sand.

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on September 4, 2010 at 8:45 PM

Superior artistry, Bill. How can so much come from such a simple image. I'm knocked out.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 96 Posts, 1917 Comments