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Stranded

by Michael Anderson

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted April 21, 20083,091 views28 comments
The surreal and remote northeast coast of Brazil.

Comments

28 comments
Comment posted by Winnie Ho on April 21, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Oooh, I like this one too Mike! Good choice of shutter speed to create this silky smooth effect, 50/50 comp looks good here, and I love the tones. There seems to be some warmth in that grey sky. Lovely work.
Registered on January 6, 2008, 93 Posts, 1788 Comments
Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on April 21, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Yes, I really like this, Mike :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Fricke on April 21, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Beautiful, simple image. I love the light. :toast:
Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Hudon on April 21, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Pretty frecking classic if you ask me!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 315 Posts, 2246 Comments
Comment posted by Ann Badjura on April 21, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Great shot, Mike! Love the contrast in this shot as well as the beautiful light. The boat suits perfectly in this scene! Great work!

Greetings,
Ann :smile:
Registered on April 3, 2008, 7 Posts, 58 Comments
Comment posted by Balan Vinod on April 22, 2008 at 3:23 AM
Mike ...Thats a Stunning Image ....Fantastic ... :toast:

Balan Vinod
Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Crich on April 22, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Wonderfully balanced composition and amazing light - love the highlights in the fg sand and the sweeping dune mirroring the prow of the boat.
Registered on May 6, 2005, 12 Posts, 74 Comments
Comment posted by Larry F. Lowell on April 22, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Mike, Great light. I like the smooth movement of the water and the clouds. The sweeping curve of the water around the boat help put this image together. The light on the boat and the position of the boat complete the composition in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this wonderful image. Larry
Registered on March 28, 2008, 24 Posts, 258 Comments
Comment posted by Ruggero Bernasconi on April 22, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I really like this beautiful and simple image.

Ruggero :wavey:
Registered on January 11, 2008, 11 Posts, 148 Comments
Comment posted by Etienne Corten on April 22, 2008 at 2:22 PM
This is a stunning photo,Michael, it's absolutly beautiful !! love everything about it, I'm realy wild of this one !!!! Congratulations :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 10, 2007, 86 Posts, 1158 Comments
Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on April 22, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Great shot Mike, love the smoothness in the water. :toast:
Registered on July 15, 2007, 171 Posts, 3566 Comments
Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on April 22, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Simple elegance. This is really excellent Mike! The boat really completes the composition, this has a wonderful mood and flow. Stunning work! :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments
Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on April 22, 2008 at 7:41 PM
An image to be proud of indeed, well done :jump: :jump:
Registered on December 20, 2005, 136 Posts, 970 Comments
Comment posted by Kent Staubus on April 22, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Excellent light + simplicity = "grabber" photo. An easy formula! :biggrin:


Kent in SD
Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Gloth on April 22, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Beautiful image. The dunes really stand out against the stormy sky. The arc of the water and light on it is very attractive as well.
Registered on August 29, 2007, 96 Posts, 1003 Comments
Comment posted by David Cobb on April 23, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Great job here Mike. I like how the taught rope on the right adds just a little bit of tension to such a serene scene. The red rim of the boat blends nicely with the slight red in the dunes too.

David M. Cobb
Registered on December 14, 2007, 312 Posts, 3243 Comments
Comment posted by Mel Ladewig on April 23, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Surreal is right. I'd think this was the coast of north africa without the description of place.

To my eyes, it seems a bit yellow here on the web.
Registered on July 24, 2005, 114 Posts, 1205 Comments
Comment posted by beth summer on April 23, 2008 at 1:38 PM
FANTASTIC :toast: The shutter speed is perfect toc reate the silky water and the dark clouds really add drama to this image. Beautifully captured...
Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Lundh on April 23, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Congrats on this editor's pick (will eat my shorts if wrong). :toast:
Registered on April 28, 2004, 774 Posts, 4351 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Cameron on April 25, 2008 at 6:37 AM
OOh lovely Michael, softly lit yet exquisitely beautiful. I hope you get editors pick, I'd hate to eat my shorts.
Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments
Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 26, 2008 at 9:28 AM
Man, I have only known your work from the ESS gallery. Now that I post a bit in M&N I check the images here as well and you can also amaze me with your M&N-images. This is excellent! Great light and composition! The boat really adds something to this scene!
Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments
Comment posted by Kent Staubus on April 27, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Rick--

No need to eat the shorts. While there was some serious competition again this week, this photo managed to haunt me all week long.


Kent in SD
Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Mike: Great light and a superior comp. Congrats on a well deserved EP. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Kevin McNeal on April 29, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Congrats my friend ! I am sorry about not commenting as much as I would like to have. I have been traveling along the Bahai Peninsula and I just go back but anyways I love the new images you have posted lately and I saw the ones on Facebook - wow !!!!! I especially love the image of the mountain peak reflection with the snow from last week. Anyways, I look forward to seeing more of your stuff ! Keep in touch. Kevin McNeal
Registered on May 19, 2006, 209 Posts, 3202 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on April 29, 2008 at 12:58 AM
I always think tropical jungle at the mention of Brazil. Thank you for this stunning image. And congrats for the EP -- :toast:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 29, 2008 at 12:13 PM
The exposure on this is absolutely perfect Mike. A gorgeous image. Congrats on te EP!
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by William Brozy on May 12, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Gorgeous and congrats Mike :toast:
Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Stacey on July 27, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Beautiful piece of work Michael.
Registered on February 7, 2007, 93 Posts, 297 Comments