Desert Drifters

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 31, 2015187 views12 comments

I have had a long-term portfolio idea I named "Wide Open Spaces". I have always been drawn to scenes in wide open country and they are generally very simple images. This is one of those. Not much to it really, but to me it conveys the feel of Death Valley and the huge space there.

I have found capturing images for this portfolio has been far more difficult than I expected when I conceived it.

Nikon D810, 70-200mm

Comments, suggestions and critiques always welcome.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 31, 2015 at 5:43 PM

This works for me, Harley. I also love wide open spaces, and I think that the best way of conveying what they are all about is precisely this one - an uninterrupted view with non-intrusive details in the distance. In this case I also think that B&W works better than color would.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on January 31, 2015 at 6:50 PM

This certainly works for me, Harley. I love the simplicity, and as Albert says, "...an uninterrupted view with non-intrusive details in the distance". The clouds and the buttes a re nicely positioned, and the tones look great. Nicely done!

--P

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Comment posted by gary phillips on January 31, 2015 at 8:58 PM

What a wonderful idea, Wide Open Spaces, near and dear to my heart. Love the simplicity of this Harley. Portrays the open country perfectly.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 31, 2015 at 11:17 PM

As a black and white image, the amount of gray in the lower half probably decreases the intended drama substantially. I like the concept, but could definitely see pushing the development to match the vision.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on February 1, 2015 at 4:07 AM

I really love this wide open spaces images. It works well in b&w.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on February 1, 2015 at 12:21 PM

The large version really conveys the wide open space feeling. My only nit is that I might crop a bit from the left I think. Interesting idea for a portfolio!

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on February 1, 2015 at 3:40 PM

I like this, like this very much.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on February 2, 2015 at 2:34 AM

This is a wonderful image Harley. A great composition. A simple elegant work. It's power comes from understating. I wouldn't add more contrast to it.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on February 2, 2015 at 7:52 PM

Hi Harley,

The wide open space is conveyed wonderfully in this B&W. The elements of the image are well arranged, and they provide a very nice balance. The tones work great for an more elegant image than dramatic.

Well seen and captured

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on February 5, 2015 at 4:00 PM

Engaging photo. Only thing is not quite sure what to focus my eyes on, they seem to go up and down. Perhaps simplify by removing or toning down one element. It seems to have great potential for a minimalist shot.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 5, 2015 at 6:49 PM

Love the simplicity of your composition, Harley. In fact, I almost wish the cloud in the upper left hand corner was absent to even further simplify your composition. But this works very well to further your portfolio idea of open spaces. Love it.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on February 5, 2015 at 9:41 PM

Harley, this is fantastic! I am in agreement with all the postive comments made previously. This image really takes me to the desert. The mood conveyed is extraordinary.

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