Windswept

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 8, 2015241 views14 comments

Sony A77
Sony 70-400G @ 330mm, CPL
ISO 200, 1/80 @ f11
Mesquite Dunes, DVNP

Sand dunes are one of my all time favorite subjects and picking comps with my longer lens is one of my favorite and most enjoyable activities. This was from my second visit to the dunes on our most recent trip and I was a little lazy on this morning and didn't get as early a start as I should have. As a result finding areas without footprints was a bit of a challenge but I did come away with this from a relatively unexplored area. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 9, 2015 at 9:46 AM

Bill, you're love of the dunes shows once again, with excellent details in a fine, inviting comp plus very well handled brightness.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on November 9, 2015 at 11:14 AM

Looks like a place to spend a looooong time walking around with the camera! Such magnificent patterns, they never cease to amaze me. Very nice capture of this scene!

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 9, 2015 at 1:05 PM

Results like this prove that you don't have to be an early bird to get the worm. cool

Outstanding high key composition!

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on November 9, 2015 at 5:20 PM

I really like this image, the lack of most color ane the few areas of fade to white. Nice duneage.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM

Very well done!! I like the high key presentation, it works very well here.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 9, 2015 at 9:22 PM

Absolutely breathtaking Bill.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 10, 2015 at 11:46 AM

Wonderful high key dune presentation, Bil. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on November 10, 2015 at 8:43 PM

I also enjoy hunting with the telephoto to isolate an image. Love the composition,the forms and textures, Bill, well done. I see three or four small specs along the right side you might consider removing, but still love the shot.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on November 10, 2015 at 9:18 PM

Great composition and light, Bill. Love the color and the ripples.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 11, 2015 at 10:59 AM

Hi Bill

Beautifully composed, with the light and detail perfectly balanced.. love the abstract feel of this image

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on November 11, 2015 at 3:45 PM

I'll just echo what others have said about this image, Bill. Like everything about it and the main subject. Not sure if you are aware but there have been several flash floods in DV recently and Lake Manly has made another appearance. Many roads have been closed including everything south of Badwater. Hoping that the rain continues and that the spring is colorful... and that they get the roads open before I head down there in March.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on November 11, 2015 at 11:02 PM

This is a stunning image of form, texture, and contrast.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 12, 2015 at 12:56 AM

Exquisit work Bill. I like the forground patterns but especially the light.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on November 14, 2015 at 10:19 PM

Simply WOW Bill...stunning piece of art. Love the subdued tones and the Composition is rock solid. the way the details are layered right to left...or left to right...whichever. I've been gone for awhile so I'm sure I missed some but this may be my favorite of your landscapes. This is the kind of art I like on my walls. Awesome...!

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