Desolation

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 29, 2011153 views6 comments

Taken in Oman. I like how the telephoto compression juxtaposes the lone plants and the dunes in the background. Please let me know what you think.

Techs: Nikon D90, 70-300 AF-S VR @ 135/9, handheld.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on October 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 29, 2011 at 12:01 PM

I love all the swirling action in the lighting and textures of the dunes. The plants really help to set up the diagonal flow. B&w looks like the right treatment.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Incredible Basil. This really needs the vegetation so the scale hits home.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM

I love such shots. They are all about form and light/shadow. Maybe, but only maybe, the bushes are too high. Maybe it would be better if they would not cross the dark/bright edge. But that's so minor and I am unsure about my opinion.
Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on October 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Thanks for your comments!

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on October 29, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Perfect title for this one Basil. Nice tones and composition. I might consider burning down the brightest dune at the top of the frame. The brightness seems to draw my eye up there every time I look a the image.

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