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Petrified Daemon
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Petrified Daemon

by Basil Greber

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 28, 2015559 views6 comments

A rock formation in the Berserkjarhaun lava field on Iceland's Snaefellsnes penninsula. Volcanoes are looming in the distance.

Techs: Nikon D610, 18-35 AF-S, single frame processed in Lightroom, tripod.

Looking forward to your comments!

 

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 29, 2015 at 12:34 PM

That is a cool rock formation, Basil, set off well by the surroundings and the lovely sky.  Has me thinking well worn Triceratops...  For my taste, the vignetting, especially in the sky, seems a bit strong.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 29, 2015 at 2:37 PM

Cool rock and great color and pattern on the ground - mossy like stuff? I would agree with Mark regarding the sky vignetted.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on June 29, 2015 at 3:57 PM

That's pretty and not too common rock. Very nice capture, especially considering the harsh light! I do agree with the vignetting being on the strong side, but my intial thought was the green flare on the rock, which is a bit distracting.

Registered on September 30, 2012, 116 Posts, 2257 Comments
Comment posted by Jean C Cajolet on June 29, 2015 at 11:47 PM

I like the replica of this rock in the clouds. Very nice timing, details and colors all around this special formation. I agree with the vignetting. It's a very original photograph, I like it.

Registered on April 28, 2014, 53 Posts, 532 Comments
Comment posted by Basil Greber on July 1, 2015 at 10:46 PM

Thank you all for commenting. I think I'll try pulling down the vignette in the sky a little bit and maybe desaturating the cyans helps with the flare. Thanks again!

Registered on November 8, 2005, 219 Posts, 1340 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on July 9, 2015 at 5:35 PM

Cool formation Basil. I see a dragon facing the other way, with a folded wing/leg, pointed ears, pointed snout and breathing out smoke into the sky. How fun.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments