Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Love the strong contrasts here Matt! Gorgeous light and shapes.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 2, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Gorgeous Matt. Love the shadows and the color shift from gold to magenta in the BG.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 2, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Wow, this is really gorgeous. Love the golden tones and play of light.
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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on July 3, 2013 at 12:03 AM
Stunning image Matt! I really like the use of light and shadow here. The pano crop is very effective for this scene.
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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on July 3, 2013 at 1:24 AM
To echo Scott: Stunning!
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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 3, 2013 at 2:38 AM
Nice job Matt.
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Comment posted by David Edwards on July 3, 2013 at 4:44 AM
Awesome shot Matt. The strong contrast of light and shadow is very nice and creates a real sense of mystery. The color contrast with the bg is also excellent.
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Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 3, 2013 at 8:17 AM
The long shadows and sweet light along with a great comp make this a great capture. The mountains in bg and the contrasting color work very well.
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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on July 3, 2013 at 8:45 AM
The beautiful sand dunes are enough by themselves, but the awesome magenta colored mountains behind just put this over the top. The contrasty side lighting is as good as it gets. Well crafted image.
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 3, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Incredible light and excellent shadow play. Creates a mood of subtle intrigue.
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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on July 3, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Amazing shot, Matt. Love everything here. The color palette and light are perfect!
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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on July 3, 2013 at 9:49 AM
This is really nice Matt. I love the contrast between the sand dunes and the hills in the BG. The shadows on the dunes bring them to life and the bush placed off center really makes an interesting point. Well done.
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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on July 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Sick light! I'm a little on the fence about the magenta mountains in the background - I like em but somehow think a bluer tone would be more complementary. Just my thoughts.
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Comment posted by Glenn Tunaley on July 3, 2013 at 10:26 AM
This is real nice Matt! Great comp and I love the golden light and shadows.
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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on July 3, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Love those moments and you did a great job with the contrast and lines!
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Comment posted by Ted Gore on July 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Gorgeous! Awesome light. What time of day is this? I'm guessing late afternoon judging by the direction you're facing. Love the little bits of blowing sand off the tips.
If I were to nitpick, it would be the color of the BG mountains. Maybe just a tad too abstract, but a lot of my photos are a tad too abstract, so who am I to talk.
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Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 3, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Wonderful image Matt. Like the strong contrast and the tones in the dunes and backround. Beautifully done.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 3, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Beautiful image. My first thought upon opening was about the magenta cast of the background. To my eye, it clashes with the beautiful color and tones of the dunes. Otherwise, a real beauty.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 3, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Your pano format works exceptionally well on this one. Just a great progression of light and shadow and subjects. Outstanding work with the comp. The contrasts of color and of light also work brilliantly. Artistic liberty-definitely. Allowed-most definitely.
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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on July 3, 2013 at 3:09 PM
This is gorgeous! Some incredible light, and a fantastic comp...
It almost hurts me to even mention/nitpick this, but there seem to be a few halos (dodging, maybe?) around each bush. Maybe it's just the great light! Quite amazing, keep it up!
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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on July 3, 2013 at 3:23 PM
very special light & contrast
you got it
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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 5, 2013 at 8:43 AM
The light and shadows in this are beautifully captured Matt, I really like the contrast in colour between the dunes and the hills in the background.
Gary.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 5, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Awesome shot Matt!! Love this!
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 5, 2013 at 3:08 PM
Wow--sweet light, Matt--love it!
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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on July 7, 2013 at 1:39 AM
Really enjoying this one Matt, the light is sweet and the pano format works extremely well here. Excellent stuff!
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 7, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Hi Matt The beautiful lines in this scene are perfectly composed..... Awesome light and color tones
Albert Darmo
Canada
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Comments
26 commentsIf I were to nitpick, it would be the color of the BG mountains. Maybe just a tad too abstract, but a lot of my photos are a tad too abstract, so who am I to talk.
It almost hurts me to even mention/nitpick this, but there seem to be a few halos (dodging, maybe?) around each bush. Maybe it's just the great light! Quite amazing, keep it up!
you got it
Gary.
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Albert Darmo
Canada