Anonymous Photographer

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted May 16, 2016798 views10 comments

I don't know who he is, but he sure contributed a lot to this image. Thank you! cool

Shot from Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on May 16, 2016 at 2:45 AM

Basil..What a beautiful image. While I admire the beautiful folds of the mountain, and fine play of light and shade...I also love the placement of the anonymous photographer in the frame. Wonderful that both of you got to be there.

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on May 16, 2016 at 8:03 PM

Nice comp, Basil, and I like how the photog's clothing matches the background folds and colors.

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on May 16, 2016 at 8:04 PM

He wore the perfect colors for your shot, and all those folds in the hills point right to him. It's a new cut on an often photographed scene. The light is also wonderful here (morning?)

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 17, 2016 at 10:27 PM

I agree that the photographer adds to this shot, Basil. I actually find this section of the landscape at ZP fascinating, and I shoot it every time I am there. The light is terrific in this version with the photographer. Well captured.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 18, 2016 at 5:55 AM

Excellent image, Basil ! The photographer seems to have dressed for the photo - the tones of his apparel fit so nicely with the landscape ! Superbly composed and lit.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 18, 2016 at 4:36 PM

Nicely done, Basil. I like the wide palette of browns and the tog dressed properly for the occasion.

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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on May 18, 2016 at 6:39 PM

Awesome image, Basil. I'm glad the photographer was not wearing turquoise. Personally, I think everyone should be required to check clothing of any color other than earth-tones, white, black, and red at the entrance to our national parks (just kidding of course, but it's one fascist measure I would support if it were proposed).
There are so many things I like about this image: the way you framed Zabriskie itself, the focal length bringing the formation and photographer into the same plane, and the position and oblique pose of the photographer. Just a splendid shot.
ML

Registered on December 14, 2010, 122 Posts, 1034 Comments

Comment posted by Basil Greber on May 24, 2016 at 1:21 AM

Thanks all for your positive comments, I'm really thrilled that this photo was received so well. Thanks a lot! devil

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 27, 2016 at 1:15 PM

Marvelous light and subject - congrats on the EP!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 30, 2016 at 9:01 AM

Hey Basil,
Not much complimentary things to add from the comments already posted on this beautiful image but to say I agree,
Well seen and presented and congratulations on the WP . . . devil

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