The Prophet's Call

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 5, 2012530 views24 comments

A copse of Joshue Trees at the edge of twilight in the Nevada desert. You can learn more about the story behind the image in my blog entry Swing for the Fences.

Also, check out my latest article in this month's issue of NPN, Twelve Significant Photographs a Year.

Happy New Year everyone!

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on January 5, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Sweet image Ian! That light on the J-Tree is epic!

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on January 5, 2012 at 9:17 AM

Hi Ian,
I really like this one, the trees have a special glow that intrigues me and I also like how the clouds crown the trees at the top, the photo has plenty of detail all around and I spent a good time looking at it.
Very nice!

Registered on December 22, 2009, 91 Posts, 1349 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Stadsklev on January 5, 2012 at 10:06 AM

I like the lighting but did you take any closer and lower so the row of cactus in the foreground would be out of the frame and the trees would rise higher above the horizon line?

Registered on October 8, 2011, 0 Posts, 1 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on January 5, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Nice shot Ian and Happy New Year. I find the foreground a little busy, but the color palette and mood you've captured are exquisite as usual. Take care,

Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on January 5, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Excellent photo! I enjoyed reading the story, and also the article. Thanks for taking the time to share them...

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 5, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Pretty nice portrait of these Joshua Trees. I like the nice soft light on your subject and the stormy clouds in the background.

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on January 5, 2012 at 1:23 PM

This is really cool! At first look, (for me), the foreground had an almost "reflection" look of the cacti..

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 5, 2012 at 2:08 PM

the transition of light in this image is perfect. The main subject is beautifully lit and the supporting elements fade away in various degrees. I love the image and the thoughtful composition spurs me to work harder on my own. Thanks for sharing

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on January 5, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Freaking awesome!!!! Love the glow and the cool foreground tangles that lead me into the image. The sky is killer!

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on January 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM

This almost has a painted look. Love the glow and the long exposure allowing the clouds to move. The composition seems perfect, but wonder if you shot a little lower so that the mountains don't intersect with the far left branches. Great shot and happy new year, can't wait to see what crazy new images you make this year.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on January 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Stunning light and composition Ian. Still waiting to hear the prophet's call......... wait just heard it.
Nice work

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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on January 5, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Pretty image. The light and tones are what make this one work.

Registered on November 19, 2008, 49 Posts, 1035 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 5, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Beautiful image, Ian. Fantastic light and the colors are beautiful. Love the mood.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on January 5, 2012 at 10:38 PM

Well captured, Ian! This is one of your "Big 12". I read your article and enjoyed it.
Lovely lighting and good textures and details.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 5, 2012 at 10:51 PM

That glow on these Joshua trees is incredible. An outstanding image. Really enjoyed the article.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on January 6, 2012 at 2:06 AM

The blue/magenta color combo here is beautiful. The glowing quality of light is awesome and those joshua trees look fabulous. I like the cactus in the immediate fg of the image too. Lovely shot Ian.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments

Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on January 6, 2012 at 4:33 PM

I like the mood and simple beauty of the desert you captured here Ian. Beautiful light!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on January 7, 2012 at 2:04 AM

Lots to look at here, nice portrait of these joshua trees...

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on January 7, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Very nice moody image! Interesting tree formation, and nice light. Thanks for the story also.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 7, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Great anecdote, Ian. Nice to know the history behind an image, esp one that took so much to capture.
Love this, not only the techs, but that you found those leading lines into the image. Lots of paths here for the eye to explore.