The flow of sand...

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 14, 20072,491 views21 comments

I just got back from a great trip through northern AZ. Having never been to the desert before, it was a whirlwind tour, with more driving and siteseeing than photography, but I made time for myself in two places, one of which was Antelope Canyon.

The guide taking people through in front of us was a fantastic photographic visionary, and he helped his client and I set this one up. Simple, we're doing long exposures in less than ideal canyon light anyway, lets make the shot more dynamic and unique. And it worked for me, as I like shooting streams back in New England. Very much the East meets West theme of the trip.

Just curious on thoughts. I may rework for stronger color/contrast?!

Canon 20D w/Sigma 18-200
15 Seconds @ F9
ISO 100
Polarizer

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Scott Fricke on February 14, 2007 at 7:59 PM

I've never seen a sandfall before

, very original photo, nicely composed.

Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments

Comment posted by Di Evans on February 14, 2007 at 9:08 PM

Very unique. The colour is beautiful.

Thanks for sharing
Di

Registered on December 7, 2006, 19 Posts, 153 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Cempa on February 15, 2007 at 1:14 AM

I really like this Jim, because it is a juxtaposition. It definitely has that waterfall feel, without the water.

Registered on March 10, 2006, 50 Posts, 189 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 15, 2007 at 8:56 AM

Great shot. The postprocessing is spot-on.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM

This is marvelous Jim; one of your best IMO. I wouldn't rework a thing on this. This is as close to perfection as it gets in my book. This gas so many wonderful elements. One of the most unique and creative images i've seen in a while. Great work.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Lincoln Castricone on February 15, 2007 at 8:35 PM

What makes this image work for me is the contrast in form, texture and size between the organic plants and the rock and the sand. How do things grow in such a place? And, of course, the lighting/color is wonderful. Very unlike Mt. Washington and very similar.

Registered on February 10, 2007, 86 Posts, 167 Comments

Comment posted by Lincoln Castricone on February 15, 2007 at 8:38 PM

Forgot to add that the only area I would consider altering is maybe bringing out more detail in the shadows above the 'falls'. But hey, we're gilding a lily here.

Registered on February 10, 2007, 86 Posts, 167 Comments

Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on February 16, 2007 at 4:01 PM

Jim,
This is really neat! I love the "sandfall" a lot. Good idea! The comp is really nice here too.

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Comment posted by Massimo Cristaldi on February 17, 2007 at 8:39 AM

Jim,
I don't think you need more color/contrast the picture is soo nice on my calibrated monitor. Thank you for sharing, it is a great vision.

Registered on July 25, 2006, 122 Posts, 296 Comments

Comment posted by Wade Hardy on February 17, 2007 at 10:02 AM

This is a really cool shot Jim. The comp and the light are great. I wouldn't change a thing - it looks great as is.

Registered on May 2, 2006, 121 Posts, 1824 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 19, 2007 at 8:20 AM

I was really happy to see this win the EP. Great work Jim.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 19, 2007 at 1:16 PM

just grand-- the comp, the lighting, the textures, the 'falls,' the color. Really superb. Please don't change a thing, imho. good going, Jim.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Barb Hansen on February 19, 2007 at 2:35 PM

Congrats Jim.......this is stunning. I wouldn't change a thing.

Registered on May 16, 2005, 380 Posts, 5157 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on February 19, 2007 at 7:05 PM

Hi Jim!! Two thumbs up!!! Very, very nice! Congrats on the pick...well deserved!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Goldstein on February 22, 2007 at 1:31 AM

Wow... can't say I've seen an image quite like this. Fantastic image.

Registered on March 18, 2006, 119 Posts, 878 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on February 22, 2007 at 7:42 AM

Very unique and wonderful. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on February 24, 2007 at 12:52 AM

Gorgeous work Jim. Congrats

Registered on February 4, 2006, 364 Posts, 8872 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on February 24, 2007 at 2:18 PM

Jim,

Congrats on the EP. This is a fantastic image.

Registered on January 31, 2006, 228 Posts, 3072 Comments

Comment posted by Derrald Farnsworth on August 31, 2007 at 6:04 PM

What a refreshing post from this oft-photographed area.

Registered on August 27, 2007, 56 Posts, 548 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Suro on August 31, 2007 at 7:47 PM

Excellent image! Very unique, with perfect composition ad processing. I love it.

Jose

Registered on June 24, 2006, 267 Posts, 2273 Comments

Comment posted by Gautham G on October 9, 2007 at 4:10 PM

Ah, Lovely!

Registered on August 18, 2006, 8 Posts, 29 Comments