Approach

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 8, 2010849 views55 comments

I had a Coyote Buttes permit for early April and had planned to explore some other areas, but ended up sort of hanging around The Wave longer than I expected. It was nice weather, and when I arrived quite early in the morning, the light just seemed to be "happening" like I don't remember it on previous visits. There were areas of glow, and semi-glow, and shade that seemed to work well together for the type of pictures I like to take.

I've resisted posting images from The Wave because part of me feels they add little to the considerable number already taken here. Another part, however, simply finds incredible joy in seeing shapes and textures and light like this, and finding a way to participate in what's happening. The light seemed to be different this time, though I can't say how, so I lingered, found some new pictures (at least for me) and had a wonderful time.

Your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated. I'll offer an apology up front if I've duplicated someone else's image. Please feel free to post a link to your version if I have.

Comments

55 comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on May 8, 2010 at 12:52 AM

Maybe someone has seen something similar to this, but I certainly haven't. The intersecting lines are terrific. What really tops it off is the somewhat lighter triangle at the top. Do me a favor Tony and don't hide these images under your pillow even if they are familiar. Very impressive work!

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on May 8, 2010 at 1:21 AM

You touches are always unique, the light is perfect
I love this Tony .. excellent work

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Comment posted by David Cobb on May 8, 2010 at 1:27 AM

What a wonderful set of layers and lines here Tony, the light tones to the back just bring the eye into the scene, simple but still complex. A unique take on an oft photographed area - nicely done.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on May 8, 2010 at 1:46 AM

Excellent.

I'd be tempted to clone out that slightly distracting dark area in the top slightly left.

Excellent.

Can't wait to see this place with my own eyes. A treat.

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on May 8, 2010 at 2:36 AM

Great lines Tony. I'm a big fan of Z's and/or S's in compositions, and you nailed one here. Very cool.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on May 8, 2010 at 2:49 AM

Excellent, Tony. The interlocking shapes and variety of tones and colors are magnificent here.

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on May 8, 2010 at 4:16 AM

Love the lines and colours here, it's a pattern one just keeps looking at.

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on May 8, 2010 at 6:03 AM

Beautiful lines and curves, Tony. This is great stuff.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 8, 2010 at 6:37 AM

Masterful work. An irresistible combination of lines, colours and gradation of tones.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 8, 2010 at 6:59 AM

The difference in this image is the saturation of the colors and the comp. Always enjoy viewing The Wave and similar rock formations. Thanks for posting.

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on May 8, 2010 at 8:46 AM

I love it Tony, the comp here is spot on, and the colors and light look great. I've never been here in person, and the more of these images I see the more I long to make the trip someday. I've yet to get tired of seeing stunning images of this place. Well done.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 8, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Beautiful! Pretty hard to get tired of something like this, Tony. Excellent work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, Wi.

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Comment posted by Mike Horn on May 8, 2010 at 9:37 AM

exquisite detail from near to far, perfect light. The stain in fg really are a delight to look at, it give you layers to see, small details of sandstone that enlighten the mind. Beautiful, I am a firm believer that know matter how many times a place has been photographed, slow down, don't lose your head in enjoyment of light, and you will come away with something different.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on May 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM

I like the different layers of light and color, very nice. Yes, The Wave has been photographed to death...because it's beautiful! Sometimes I think we're too worried about staying away from shooting these iconic spots - we are landscape photographers because we appreciate beautiful landscapes - this is definitely one!

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Comment posted by Reed Bowman on May 8, 2010 at 10:03 AM

I agree that the lines and the balance of colors and light are beautiful here. I assume you used your luminouscity masks? I love the bright triange of light in the ur...it balances the image without overwhelming...

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Comment posted by Shane McDermott on May 8, 2010 at 11:17 AM

Hi Tony

I really like the layered comp, adds great depth to a small scene. Beautiful yet accurate rendition of the colors and tones from this area. Wonderful image!

Shane

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Comment posted by John Williams on May 8, 2010 at 11:33 AM

The luminosity range reminds me of a slot canyon.

I have absolutely no problem with new takes on icons, especially with quality work. The comp is very strong here. Well done.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 8, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Wow, this is an awesome comp Tony - keeps my eyes moving and thoroughly entertained.

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Comment posted by Cory O'Neill on May 8, 2010 at 12:28 PM

You are a master of texture, Tony! Perfect in every way.

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Comment posted by Gary Regner on May 8, 2010 at 12:41 PM

Great abstract image that captures the texture, lines and colors of the sandstone. Can't really find anything that needs improvement.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on May 8, 2010 at 1:24 PM

The way the lines converge into one another is amazing. So elegant, so subtle, so surreal!

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on May 8, 2010 at 2:05 PM

Tony, People take photos for many varying reasons. Some shoot just to post, and I'm really glad you are not in that catagory. You have a real passion for the light and landscape that puts you in the top NPN leaderboard for producing images that makes one feel.

I saw your thumbnail here, and immediately got excited. Upon viewing the full size image, you did not let us down. This composition displaying the different levels of light hitting the opposing angles is simply beautiful!

How can one not appreciate this?

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on May 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM

when I see these images of your´s I reallly don´t know what to say. I feel that fabulous, excellent and other words aren´t enough to define these art comps that you do so well, and for sure they aren´t! great light and colors, textures too! I understand it´s name, the wave, it sure looks like one.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on May 8, 2010 at 3:12 PM

Amazing texture! Detail cannot get any better than this. Very beautiful shot, Tony.

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Comment posted by Jody Grigg on May 8, 2010 at 3:38 PM

Pretty cool, great lines and textures, colors aren't too bad either.

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on May 8, 2010 at 3:42 PM

I like all of your work and this is no exception.

To me the PP on this photo looks a bit more natural than some of your other work. I like how you have controlled the contrast of the bright background and the darker foreground. But I’m sure this is child’s play for you.

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Comment posted by Timothy F. Hale on May 8, 2010 at 3:47 PM

Great shot, Tony! It makes my eyes wander, in a good way and fills me with a sense of awe.

Tim
Concrete, WA

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on May 8, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Tony, nice take on such an often photographed location. Good work and great processing as usual.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 8, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Do you, like, have a book (your own) or a gallery or something? Sheesh! You are in a league all by yourself with these images.

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Comment posted by Daman Sidhu on May 8, 2010 at 5:31 PM

This is fantastic image Tony, very unique in both its composition and lighting! Thanks for sharing!
-Daman

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on May 8, 2010 at 6:18 PM

incredible patterns and textures - excellent, Tony

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 8, 2010 at 6:30 PM

Hi Tony

Form, color. detail, and light are all awesome

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on May 8, 2010 at 9:25 PM

Gosh I always jump on so late. Please read me comment Tony

Im finding it really hard to critique your work, thats good thing though. This almost looks like a water slide of sandstone. The different slopes all stand out. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on May 8, 2010 at 11:36 PM

love this one Tony..a very different take on the wave. i always learn something looking at your images

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 8, 2010 at 11:55 PM

Loving this Tony but then again I always enjoy your work. Beautiful tones and streaks of color.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on May 9, 2010 at 1:02 AM

Phenomenal Tony. The receding lines and curves, the color, the textures, all are absolutely stunning. This is an image that takes one's breath away. Perhaps an often photographed location but as the true artist that you are you have presented your own unique and incredible vision for The Wave. Superb art.

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Comment posted by Jim Goldstein on May 9, 2010 at 2:19 AM

Love the criss cross of lines and depth of the light in this scene. I hope you post more from your time here. I never tire of seeing what you see here.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 9, 2010 at 10:47 AM

This is a bit more abstract than most wave shots ive seen. It looks perfect to me. I think your portfolio can handle a shot like this.

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on May 9, 2010 at 11:03 AM

Beautiful shot, Tony - love the fine detail in this!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 9, 2010 at 1:08 PM

The lines, the layers, the colors and the contrast - all is excellent. i love this shot. Great job.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on May 9, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Another winner! Keep them coming, TK.

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Comment posted by Rick Gomez on May 9, 2010 at 2:26 PM

I knew it had to be one of Tony's! Great image!

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Comment posted by Wendy Blanchard on May 9, 2010 at 6:57 PM

Beautiful lines, texture and lighting

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on May 9, 2010 at 8:17 PM

Tony,

Fabulous composition with the crossing lines and great range of light. I think the light you experienced that morning would be what I call Organic Light. It is somehow different, you can't put your finger on it, but its different, and I like how you explained it, it was happening.

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Comment posted by Jesse Speer on May 10, 2010 at 1:24 AM

Thankfully, you went with the inner self that appreciates the simple things ... because I like this too, and I don't think I've seen anything like it from the Wave. I have a huge appreciate for fresh takes from iconic locations. It's fresh to me anyway. Definitely "happening".

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 10, 2010 at 2:08 AM

the overlapping layers are fabulous as well as the light. i love, in particular, the purple ink that leaks across the lower right corner. you may play with shaving off the darker vee at the top ...???

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 12, 2010 at 3:41 PM

An excellent image overall, Tony. Congratulations on this image receiving the EP selection for this week in ES&S.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 12, 2010 at 3:43 PM

Wonderful shot! Nothing else to say!

Congrats on the EP!

D&L

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM

Hey, glad to see this caught the EP - congrats and well deserved!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 12, 2010 at 5:27 PM

Congrats on a wonderful EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on May 12, 2010 at 6:27 PM

Fantastic and dynamic image as usual Tony. Also, very original take on a well photographed icon. Grats on the well deserved EP!

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Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on May 12, 2010 at 7:41 PM

Congratulations on the EP Tony!
Another incredible image that rocks.
Neil

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 12, 2010 at 8:59 PM

Hi Tony

I said it was awesome.

A well deserved E.P

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on May 13, 2010 at 8:52 PM

Congrats Tony

A pleasure to view

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 18, 2010 at 7:21 AM

Only now I see this splendid photo, Tony. I feel like swinging in a merry-go-round, for the swinging lines of the design but also for the great depth. I think it's created by the very close foreground together with the far light in the bottom, and also by the four different planes of the light. Beautiful.

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