Nuances

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 29, 2010238 views18 comments

I am quite intimidated to shoot at a place that has been mastered by another. This is from the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, which Stan Rose has completely dialed in. But, I guess it's alright because we all see the same things differently. I have even more respect now for Stan in my trying to find comps in the conditions this place presents. The wind was ripping, which is why, of course, the Sand Dunes even exist.
The heavily diffused light brought out every nuance of the dunes.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Paolo De Faveri on August 29, 2010 at 10:43 AM

This is wonderful Morris, it takes a bit to appreciate all the subtle nuance of colours and light the picture provides, but this is definitely great because it keeps me looking.

Paolo

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on August 29, 2010 at 11:09 AM

This is a different look of the Dunes which I really like. The subtle light and colors are very pleasing. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 29, 2010 at 2:17 PM

Other than the small wedge in the LRC, this is an incredible image. Wonderful textures and the light is super sweet. This is very different than Stan's work and certainly stands on it's own. Well done.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 29, 2010 at 4:23 PM

This really does have a different look, Morris, and I like it very much. Interesting light and textures that really keep you looking at it. I enjoy it. Nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 29, 2010 at 4:53 PM

Morris,

So often we see images of dunes that are just about light, shadows, ripples and "perfect" sand. I must say that you've brought out some things with this dune image that we don't often see. I love the subtle variations in layered colors, the texture and details of the little plants and imperfections of the dunes. This is simply a fabulous interpretation and presentation of these sand dunes. Congrats on a wonderful capture.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on August 29, 2010 at 6:01 PM

This is great, Morris. Perfect comp and wonderful subject matter. Great stuff!

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 29, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Proving that everyone has their own take, this is masterful Morris. I don't remember seeing these exact color from here, they are phenomenal.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on August 29, 2010 at 7:23 PM

I've never seen photos of this place that look like this. Good work.

- Dan.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on August 29, 2010 at 8:07 PM

Stunning image, I love the subtle color and delicacy of the lines and texture. The light is sublime, wonderful photograph!

Registered on June 11, 2006, 113 Posts, 2116 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on August 30, 2010 at 12:24 AM

Really nice. Definitely one of my favorite dune shots I've seen posted here,

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on August 30, 2010 at 5:53 AM

This is a fantastic image, Morris. And, the title is so appropriate too.

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Comment posted by Scott Schroeder on August 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM

Lovely scene. If'n your open to it, you should try a B&W conversion to see other nuances. Any other photos of those ripples in the LRC?

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

Comment posted by Ron Richins on August 30, 2010 at 12:55 PM

The subtle colors and light you've captured here are just great. It's certainly appropriately titled.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 30, 2010 at 4:18 PM

It is real different than my stuff--which is a good thing (cause if you did my comps that would probably make mine suffer in comparison

). I like the play of shaodw/highlites, and subtle colors. It seems a bit disorganized to me, whereas i always look for some sort of order--but its a cool shot, Morris! Guess where im headed right now...

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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on August 30, 2010 at 5:33 PM

Soft, subtle, artsy. This is how I see the dunes. Nice work, Morris.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on August 31, 2010 at 12:13 AM

Very elegant!!

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on August 31, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Gorgeous image Morris - I really like this a lot. Actually this is probably one of my faves from you. Very strong - I am surprised it hasn't received more comments. Terrific work!

Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on September 1, 2010 at 8:50 AM

there are fabulous subtle tones to this morris which bring out the forms nicely. the comp doesn't quite do it 100% for me - but therein, i believe, lies the challenge of dune photography.

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