Sage & Sand

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 16, 2012608 views26 comments

Cloud cover and rain showers kept me from my destination last weekend, but sometimes the journey itself really is better.
I spotted this sagebrush remnant in the wet sand just outside of Page, AZ.and was immediately compelled to capture it.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Jared Warren on July 16, 2012 at 7:41 PM

I think this is superb. Beautiful lines, texture, composition. I don't have any suggestions except to be sure to frame it.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 16, 2012 at 7:49 PM

The diagonals and textures are fantastic. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Yiming Hu on July 16, 2012 at 8:25 PM

A superb and bold comp. Love the form and the texture very much. Some of the highlight seem clipped slightly, perhaps because of web compression or sharpening?

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on July 16, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Very unique...lines and textures are fascinating.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 16, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Man, I'm loving this!! Such a great find, and you made the most of it. I agree with Yiming on the clipping, but that's easily repaired. This is exquisite John!

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on July 16, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Really ncie John - I love the texture of this

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 16, 2012 at 10:04 PM

This is what we all strive to achieve, John. Art.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Great movement in spectacular b and w capture.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 16, 2012 at 10:39 PM

I really like the diagonals and the contrast you've brought to the monochrome presentation. The desert can sure do some strange and wonderful things to plants.

I think it's interesting that in a place of blowing sand that creates these ripples that no sand has blown against the sagebrush remnant or is trailing from it as would be expected. Seems like the sand is affected by the wind but the sagebrush is somehow transparent to it and doesn't seem to interrupt its flow. Wonder why this is

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 16, 2012 at 11:37 PM

No suggestions, just admiration. This is stunning. Twisted sage and textured sand are perfect together

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on July 16, 2012 at 11:49 PM

Great study in textures! Lots of mood in the dead 'ol branch.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on July 17, 2012 at 2:05 AM

A wonderful B&W composition, the sage really stands out well and I like the slight tint to add something extra, way to go, excellent shot.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on July 17, 2012 at 5:39 AM

makes for a great b&w image - well seen

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 17, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Wonderful textures and tonal range John. Stunning detail in the larger view of this evocative image.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 17, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Beautifully worked John.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 17, 2012 at 7:37 PM

I like the contrast between the gnarled contours of the sage and the more linear lines in the sand. The contrasting textures also hold a lot of interest.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on July 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Beautiful contrasts, John. Tells the story well.

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on July 18, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Very cool shot John. Can't think of anything to suggest other than to say this is awesome to look at. Good catch finding this.

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on July 19, 2012 at 2:32 PM

This is exceptional, John. One of the very best photos I've seen on NPN in a long time. The tones and texture are amazing. AMAZING. Beautiful black and white image!

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on July 20, 2012 at 1:22 AM

I don't see how you could improve this. Very graphic and simple. Very nice John.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 22, 2012 at 1:00 AM

Oooo! The thumbnail was not very provocative, but I'm REALLY glad I clicked on it! This is beautiful. Great texture! Killer shot.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 23, 2012 at 9:47 PM

John,

Unique and beautiful. I just love the tonality here and the opposing diagonals make for a dynamic composition. Great find and even better processing/presentation.

Lon

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 26, 2012 at 9:59 PM

The lines and textures are quite striking here - congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 27, 2012 at 1:23 AM

The eye of the artist to spot this one and process it into a work of art!
Congrats on a well deserved WP John!!

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on July 27, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Very cool John, congrats on the EP, well deserved!!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 28, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Hmmm, most likely in the running for an EPA for this year.

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