Sandur

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 11, 20181,367 views4 comments

Sandur is the Icelandic word for the outwash plain which is is a plain formed of glacial sediments deposited by meltwater outwash at the terminus of a glacier. Luckily, we have few examples also here in the Alps and not only in Iceland. This summer this is one of my photographic goals. When I found this little treasure I was in a very wild area and it was a very mystic and fulfilling experience.

Critiques and comments always welcomed and appreciated.

Nikon d7000
Tamron 70-300 @70mm
f5.6 - 1/320s- iso 400

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 11, 2018 at 12:45 PM

Love this aerial like abstract. The water patterns and patches of vegetation break up the sands very well. No suggestions, just enjoyment from me.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 11, 2018 at 12:54 PM

This is a lovely view, Mattia. The pastel colors and the various flow patterns make for a very restful view. Looks like a great spot to sit quietly watching and listening.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 13, 2018 at 12:16 AM

This is great find, Mattia. I love that the scale is difficult to determine. This pastel palette gives the image a soft and very inviting vibe. The inclusion of the turquoise water is icing on a very sophisticated cake. I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on July 13, 2018 at 11:12 AM

Hi Mattia,
What a captivating image. I love the meandering outflow, the tan, white and turquoise co,ors that we more often associate with the tropics. The spots of vegetation are a nice surprise. I am curious about how the image would look with a crop off the bottom to exclude the one large patch of vegetation. For me, it pulls the eye a bit too much. Nonetheless, the whole scene is clearly worthy of many compositions.
ML

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