Gallery: LandscapePosted May 13, 2011991 views65 comments
The second result from my recent adventure through the Empty Quarter where I spent three days camping and hiking to the heart of the desert
Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L II
With no doubt, your honest thoughts
Comments
65 comments
Comment posted by Sebastian Kraus on May 13, 2011 at 4:06 AM
This is simple but beautiful picture! I really like bluish tone on this frame, and contrast seems for me just perfect, fantastic image. This is perfect sample how to do nice frame in the middle of nowhere.
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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on May 13, 2011 at 4:13 AM
Very well done, Abdullaziz. Great study of lines and composition.
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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on May 13, 2011 at 4:35 AM
That's a superb dune shot Abdullaziz. I am very taken with the slightly blue cast and the wonderful texture and pattern.
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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on May 13, 2011 at 4:54 AM
Excellent!!!!!
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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 13, 2011 at 5:20 AM
the leading lines, blue tones and composition make this a very simple but compelling image. nicely done.
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Comment posted by Scott Miller on May 13, 2011 at 5:33 AM
This is just great, absolutely love the simple and perfect composition
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 13, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Love the perfection of the patterns and superb composition.
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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on May 13, 2011 at 6:03 AM
Thank you all brothers
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Comment posted by Stefan Gimpl on May 13, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Excellent, no doubt! processing looks great.
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Comment posted by John Mumaw on May 13, 2011 at 6:49 AM
Honestly? This is a stunning b&w image flawlessly composed. The interplay between light and shadows is delightful.
Seems to be a pretty hot spot near the top of the dunes, but that's a minor nit. All of your hard work really paid off well here, Abdullaziz!
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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on May 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Amazing lines of light.
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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on May 13, 2011 at 7:34 AM
beautiful, one of your best.
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Comment posted by Cory Freeman on May 13, 2011 at 8:20 AM
sweet dune shot!
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Delicious! Perfectly composed and executed, a really excellent catch.
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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on May 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM
This is just about perfect and I love it. Well done.
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Comment posted by Sean Bagshaw on May 13, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Wow! So strong. I love this. Some of your best work Abdullaziz.
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on May 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Beautiful lines and textures here, Abdullaziz! The interplay of light and shadow is truely amazing.
Ed
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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on May 13, 2011 at 9:22 AM
One of the best dune shots I've ever seen! The light & shadow is amazing and that slight blue cast works really well.
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Comment posted by Jason Miles Kirk on May 13, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Very well done! One of the most unique images I've seen here in recent months.
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Comment posted by Pramod Viswanath on May 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Gorgeous image Abdullaziz. Love those leading lines and cooler rendition works awesomely well here. Superb image.
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Comment posted by Guy Tal on May 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Superb composition and processing. This is one I would love to see printed large.
Guy
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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on May 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Excellent! The leading lines are striking with a great range of tones. I like the contrast between the ridging of the foreground ripples and the smoothness of hte rear dunes. The blue toning works well.
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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on May 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Striking FG lines - I'm not usually a fan of toning, but it's subtle and I like it in this case.
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Comment posted by James Fougère on May 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Unreal! Those lines are like lightning strikes I agree, print it BIG
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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on May 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Wow! One of your best for sure Aziz. One of the most compelling dune-line shots I have ever seen
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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on May 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Beautiful capture, outstanding comp and processing.
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Comment posted by Gino Cortez on May 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Love the leading lines, shadows, and composition...a real eye-catcher.
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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on May 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
I agree with everyone else. This is a fantastic B&W shot. The composition is very interesting and processing is spot on. Well done!
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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Gorgeous.
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Comment posted by Taylor Reed on May 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Amazing impact.. nothing but praise for this one.
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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on May 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Knock out punch!
I'm not sure about the slight green cast though?
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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on May 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Excellent comp and lighting conditions. Great feeling here. Only nit is the slight tint.
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Comment posted by Adam Gibbs on May 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Classic dune image. The foreground is exceptional, leads me right into the frame. Well done! Abdullaziz
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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on May 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Lovely lines and composition indeed, the blue works well here!
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Magnificent work Abdulaziz!
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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Just marvellous (my honest thought)- My best congrats, Fabio
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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on May 13, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Faultless composition Abdullaziz, really great shot. The foreground lines are wonderful.
Gary.
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Comment posted by Mitch Erwin on May 13, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Exquisite leading lines, texture and detail! I can feel the grittiness of the sand ridges! I even love the blue cast you've added. Very unique!
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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 13, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Beautiful . . . hardly more needs to be said! Certainly no nits from me.
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Comment posted by Art Escobado on May 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Sweet radiating lines!! This is really nice.
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Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on May 13, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Lovely lines and nice tone.
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on May 13, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Holy monkeys. Never get tired of these. Great job processing
aF
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Comment posted by Bruce King on May 13, 2011 at 6:27 PM
This may be one of the, if not THE coolest dune shot I've ever seen. I think the slight cast makes this very original.
Awesome!
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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on May 13, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Superb, Aziz! The combination of strong textures and smooth curves is beautiful.
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Comment posted by John Fan on May 13, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Simply astonishing!
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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on May 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Awesome processing.
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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM
If this were the US, the Empty Quarter would soon be full of photographers after seeing a picture like this. Fantastic scene. Amazing light you conjured here.
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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on May 14, 2011 at 2:40 AM
Thank you all for contributing here and i'm glad for this appreciation
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Comment posted by Tom Dobrzanski on May 14, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Really effective composition and edit Abdullaziz! I really enjoy looking at the lines, texture of the sand, the dune...really amazing capture! شكرا لك.
Registered on September 27, 2010, 17 Posts, 164 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Smorra on May 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM
This is excellent. The foreground leading lines really bring the eye into the scene. I really like the processing as well.
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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on May 14, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Tom Dobrzanski
you wrote in Arabic
wow
Thank you very much
Thank you Scott
Appreciate it
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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on May 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM
This is a striking B&W image Abdullaziz. It has a perfect balance of tones and I love the lines that draws you into the distance.
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Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on May 15, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Absolutely awesome. Loved those lines (of dunes) leading into the frame. Some fine textures and light put this image over the top.
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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Very strong FG and tonal variations. I can't imagine this being as affective in color.
You've composed with strong lines and good contrasting between the shadows and
lighter areas. It's very sharp, and the cloudy sky contribures to the mood. An excellent
sand dune posting, Abdullaziz!
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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on May 15, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Very sexy image here. The light, mood and leading lines are top notch. I do wish there was more of a defined subject, but that's a minor nit.
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Comment posted by Mohammad Al-Mumen on May 16, 2011 at 5:39 AM
Well framed, Well timed!
Great Photo....
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Too cool!
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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on May 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM
thanks brothers
appreciate it
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Comment posted by Serban Simboteleca on May 16, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Amazing shot, the toning is nice, I use that kind of tones sometimes. I would want to see the same frame starting from the original tones, desaturated, but processed in the same way...
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Comment posted by Grant Collier on May 16, 2011 at 7:25 PM
This is just about perfect!
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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on June 3, 2011 at 4:15 AM
Stunning work Abdullaziz. I'm reading 'Arabian Sands' right now. This is how I picture the Empty Quarter- vast but intimate, textured, and dramatic- you captured all of those qualities here. Must have been a fantastic experience.
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Comment posted by Karin De Winter on July 3, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Priceless dune shot: no more words...
Best regards, Karin.
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Comment posted by Jim Lou on August 6, 2011 at 12:36 PM
i like the flow of different textures.
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Comment posted by Terry Jung on August 21, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Fantastic lines, almost hypnotic. Great treatment too.
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Comment posted by Basil Greber on September 20, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Wow, this is stunning. The leading lines are amazing. And it's great that you have some clouds in the sky.
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Comments
65 commentsSeems to be a pretty hot spot near the top of the dunes, but that's a minor nit. All of your hard work really paid off well here, Abdullaziz!
Ed
Guy
I'm not sure about the slight green cast though?
Gary.
aF
Awesome!
you wrote in Arabic
wow
Thank you very much
Thank you Scott
Appreciate it
You've composed with strong lines and good contrasting between the shadows and
lighter areas. It's very sharp, and the cloudy sky contribures to the mood. An excellent
sand dune posting, Abdullaziz!
Great Photo....
appreciate it
Best regards, Karin.