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Monument Sandstorm
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Monument Sandstorm

by Rick Turner

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 1, 2014124 views3 comments
When the wind blows 20-30 this is what you get in Monument Valley. Remember John Wayne with bandana covering his face marching the cavalry thru this iconic spot covered in dust?

Never change a lens in this environment. Once you open the car door you have enough dust bunnies for a lifetime. :eek:
Two stitch horizontal in PS5
Most processing done in LR 5.2 with silver efex 2
Sony a77
20 mm Minolta f2.8 20mm :toast:

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on April 1, 2014 at 12:33 PM
Well I guess those formations weren't formed by water. :biggrin: Nice take on Monument Valley, Rick. I like the pano and the windy desolation this image portrays. :toast:
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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on April 1, 2014 at 6:42 PM
Love the distant skyline... :smile: Much better than concrete! The B+W fits this well, taking advantage of the harsh light. The sky in the large version appears a tad grainy, but nonetheless this is a great image!
Registered on November 16, 2011, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 2, 2014 at 12:26 AM
I like this! I even like the graininess, it adds to the nostalgic charm. :smile:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments