Sand Migration

Best yet...
Great eye.

Fine image and a great series, Gary. I like seeing the bigger landscape view as part of the same series, including being able to see out to the open water. This one does not have quite the same visual impact for me as the first two, maybe because it is less abstract, but I like it especially as part of the series. 

The strong contrast in the waves of sand work very well here, Gary.  I also like how the scattered bright areas are distributed.  I'm having mixed feelings about the open water at the top.  Sometimes I like the context that it adds, other times I think I like the more abstract view with it cropped...  Regardless of that choice, it's a neat look at your "vision".

Gary, I like this one a lot and it is right up there with your last post imo. This comp works great and I like the open area across the top edge. Really interesting shapes and patterns that I enjoy looking at. The Wisconsin River has been high all summer this year so I haven't been able to see any of these so far. After seeing your pictures it makes me want to try and photograph them again. Very nice series!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

This one works for me, Gary. I like the slim strip of open water, and the sand ripple shapes below seem to be flying toward it--(hence the title?) I can imagine a slight increase in contrast or perhaps just a lift of the mid-tone.  It works as part of the series, for sure.  On its own, I think so.
ML

It is almost inevitable to start comparing images of the same subject in a series, while each should be considered in its own right. This one has some strong global diagonal lines interrupted by the wild shapes created by the water level. The open water on top prevents it from 'going on forever' which is something I like. Compared to the previous two images it lacks some unity. The first one of the series shows a relatively simple shape, while the little sand ridge winding through the second image creates tension. Each of them works and they certainly do work as a triple. The low light beautifully accentuates the ripples and I like the contrast between the dry ripples and the ripples under water. If I were to choose only one, it would probably be the second. But if you have more like this...

Another killer Gary. Great eye and tones.

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ML

It works, Gary, it works. I would really like to see your three images side by side from the more detailed to the broader hanged on a wall. I was also wondering which kind of colors might be hiding behind this b&w images. Great work!

Mattia

Interesting abstract in that it's suggestive of many thing. To me it looks a bit threatening as I see stealth with approaching alligators. Graphically speaking I don't think this image is quite as strong as the previous two. The others were more abstract and distinctive in terms of texture and shading, more 'alert'. It's been really interesting seeing these interpretations of sand erosion. I would never had seen the possibiliies.

Another winner, Gary. I love the graphic (almost abstract) nature of the B&W tones. At the same time there is sufficient context, which allows me to enjoy the location. I have to say that this is a very clever and sophisticated composition. So much going on, yet there is an unmistakable sense of simplicity.