Great Sand Dunes - Abstract #2

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 8, 20053,029 views22 comments

Another abstract from Great Sand Dunes NP. The last two that I posted were, to me, very dynamic given the curves that defined the image. This appears much more static, which usually doesn't hold as strong an appeal for me. But the strong lines and the blade of grass give it a zen feel, and although my eyes don't wander through the image, I do enjoy its simple impact. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Nikon D70; 17-35mm/2.8 @ 35mm; RAW; handheld; desaturation, toning and slight crop in PS

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Gianluca Boattini on July 8, 2005 at 7:17 AM

Perfect. I love this picture!

Registered on June 17, 2005, 19 Posts, 22 Comments

Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on July 8, 2005 at 7:20 AM

Very nice, I like it a lot!

Registered on February 21, 2005, 430 Posts, 5959 Comments

Comment posted by John Zinn on July 8, 2005 at 7:38 AM

Simple impact is a very good description. Very cool shot Rick!!

John Zinn

Registered on November 1, 2003, 41 Posts, 1743 Comments

Comment posted by Marko Trebušak on July 8, 2005 at 7:58 AM

Hi Rick!

Im my eyes, it's very efective abstract.

Good light
Marko

Registered on November 1, 2003, 98 Posts, 1260 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Greer on July 8, 2005 at 8:16 AM

Rick,

I know you're familiar with John Weller and his book (DVD too)! These last images you’ve posted really remind me of his work. His book “Between light and shadow” was part of my motivation for the switch to the 1Ds.

I love this shot! Very simple, well seen and perfectly captured.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 404 Posts, 1977 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 8, 2005 at 8:50 AM

Great shot. There's music in this one. Even the grass blade and its shadow reminds me of a violin bow.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Nevesely on July 8, 2005 at 9:26 AM

This is pretty cool! Nice job!

Registered on June 14, 2005, 147 Posts, 1550 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on July 8, 2005 at 9:51 AM

Rick,
this series is awesome...Kudos, very inspiring work!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Schroeder on July 8, 2005 at 11:03 AM

Simply wonderful
I agree about the series, very expressive.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 147 Posts, 518 Comments

Comment posted by DARRENK on July 8, 2005 at 11:23 AM

Nice, Rick!

Registered on November 13, 2003, 8 Posts, 256 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on July 8, 2005 at 11:33 AM

Rick, this is excellent! Not only is it visually intriguing, but it's one of those images that make one stop and think "hmm... never thought about it quite this way before".

Guy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on July 8, 2005 at 11:58 AM

Exactly what Guy said. Awesome in every respect, Rick!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 711 Posts, 6363 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on July 8, 2005 at 1:57 PM

I love the graphic nature of this image, well done.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Hamley on July 8, 2005 at 7:07 PM

Rick,

Good stuff, and it's one you don't see every day that's for sure.

Steve

Registered on November 9, 2004, 24 Posts, 96 Comments

Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on July 8, 2005 at 7:25 PM

Rick,
These abstracts are amazing! I love this so much! Very meditative and graphic. It looks like pointilism in the sand part. Awesome!!!!!

Registered on June 23, 2004, 453 Posts, 5551 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 8, 2005 at 10:33 PM

Rick,

Outstanding image! Wonderful simplicity and superb lines and texture. Yowza!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 8, 2005 at 11:11 PM

Had to come back for a second look. I just love this!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Dane Glueck on July 9, 2005 at 1:32 AM

Simple, unassuming - yet powerful. Great stuff.

Registered on November 10, 2003, 193 Posts, 1748 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on July 9, 2005 at 8:20 AM

Cool image, Rick.

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Erik Stensland on July 9, 2005 at 9:51 AM

Rick, this is simply stunning! It is very original and very striking. Take me with you next time! I want to see how you find these views.

Registered on September 27, 2004, 121 Posts, 718 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on July 11, 2005 at 8:30 PM

Tremendous that ridge of sand is straight as a ruler. Even your signature bottom right seems compositionally perfect.

Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 22, 2005 at 7:37 PM

Extremely appealing. Beauty in simplicity - very Zen-like. Congratulations.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments