The Color of Thunder

Breath taking work Mike! The light and contrasts are superb.

Dude..

Man this doesn't seem real....I really want to add S. America more to my portfolio and you have really put this place on the map(for good or bad). I hope to visit one day and get conditions half as nice as these. I haven't been able to comment on this last round from here yet, but I have been loving them! The color contrast is amazing and the light and mood is awesome.

Welcome to Brazil !!!
You did a good job in this peaceful image.
I know the state of maranhão but not lençóis.
Next time around here just let me know !

Cristiano Xavier

Man, this it like viewing through a portal to a scene on another class "E" planet Unreal WOW

I have seen some amazing things in person, and in photographs. It's almost not comprehendable some of nature's displays. I've never seen anything remotely like this, it's like a dream. it's hard to post a killer image, and then better it twice, but you have done that! I think you're putting this place on everyone's bucket list!

Chris

Definitely my favorite of your recent photographs. Beautiful conditions...this must be amazing to see. The colors are so unusual. It's just not something one expects to see. Beautiful blue waters and rolling, desolate dunes. I am putting this place on my list of places to visit before I die.

Edit: Just took a look at your video. Very moving, and it's a great piece of videography. One thing I have had trouble with myself this past year is after some of the places I have visited and things I have seen over the past 6 years is that it is so difficult to return to the norm (The good ole USofA). Nothing seems quite right here sometimes, everything can get so complicated. Don't get me wrong, I love this country, but the dangerous, exciting, and exotic pull you in ways that are almost impossible to put into words and they never truly let go.

I suppose what I'm trying to say is that I'm not sure whether to thank you or curse you for posting that video. It's only brought back the wanderlust and a flood of memories.

Again, great piece. I'll be watching that from time to time.

Cheers man.

Remote, soothing and sublime! Extremely peaceful and healing image this.

Another stunner, perhaps the best since your first in this series (from back in Jan).

Mike: Striking colors and fantastic light and comp. Excellent title as well. >=))>

Mike,

I don't think even one's imagination could take us to this place that you were able to experience. The images are spectacular, yet how can we feel it? I don't mean that to take away from your image here, I'm just trying to say that I just can't grasp what the experience may have been like - I can try, but nothing beats the original.

Lon

Cummon MANNN! You are killing it here. Another home run Mike! Love the light and clouds and the way you composed this. I do feel that there is a bit too much of that patch of sand goin on in the fg. A crop just below that twig makes it more geometrically mysterious... oh, and maybe cloning out that/those twigs.

gorgeous in every way. extraordinary light. it seems to me that the next time you travel to this place, you might take a 6x17 (or at least a 6x12) camera - some panos coming out of here might make some more magic.

What a beautiful light
this location is really beautiful

I love the light on that shower up ahead. Another excellent shot but I feel the composition is not as compelling as your last post which is the reason I favour it.

Wow! This has such a wonderful feel to it. That turquoise water is so inviting while the dramatic sky tends to say "stay out of the water". A great contradiction and nice drama. You're killing me with these shots!

Beautiful! What an amazing feel of emotion this has.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Another amazing image. Kind of you to share this amazing place and your stellar take on it.

Hi Mike - I guess I prefer you recent post to this, though both eye catching. The sky in this image looks a little over processed and dark compared to the lower part of the image. Maybe your artistic intension. The blue and magenta in the sky just appear a bit over sat. Still, a real unique shot from a fresh landscape. Keep them coming!

Certainly another amazing shot. Each of your posts from this location is so unique that they're hard to compare, but I suppose that's the natural inclination. So for me this is not quite as compelling as your last post but, that said, still a fabulous shot that I could look at for quite some time.

Wow, These just keep getting better :)

Doh!!!

I'm just now seeing your newest work from this location and they are all spectacular. No critiques from me. I'd love to see some large prints, any chance of some of your newer stuff making it's way to the Fielder Gallery?

Another spectacular shot in this series, Mike. An incredible assortment of rainbow colors in this one. It's so amazing it's difficult to grasp it's reality having never seen anything like this place. Your comp again has wonderful lines and form.

Phenomenal, Michael. More than phenomenal.

MIke,

I am sure this shot was difficult to process getting the contrast and the colors just right. I like the sky as presented. I think you could darken up the lower left portion of the foreground a little, it is quite empty over there and considerably brighter than the sky. Also, the reflected portion of the water looks like it could use a bit more contrast. It is very hard to tell at this size though. Stunning material. I Googled this place a while back after I read post of yours where you mentioned it. Pretty amazing stuff. I like your composition too. It has great depth and aesthetically pleasing geometric angles.

Michael

Spectacular!! But....crop the bottom third and it would be SPECTACULAR!!!!!

Great drama, Michael. The clouds are intense. Again I like the mood of the place where dry sand meets water - that not only a great combination in color but in ideas as well. Of course the composition is superb as well with all the soft curves of the dunes in there.

i think you know my opinion of your collection from this place

This is an absolutely amazing series, Mike. This one is particularly striking as it goes so much farther than the mere interesting scene. The composition, rich array of color and surreal light make it an experience in itself.

Guy

Another jewel-like image with amazing color and light. Lots of drama as always with your work.

Wow! Nothing else to say. Like I said, on to Brazil!

Wow, just stunning.

The pastel color pallete is remarkable. The lighting and composition compliment each other nicely. A magical shot!

Exquisite!

Amazing! Must have been awesome to experience this. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels!