Across the Red Planet

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 27, 2011311 views17 comments

... went through my archives and stumbled across this photo from Mars... no, Jordan that is...

I'd be interested to get your feedback on the comp. Does it transport the idea of traversing this space from the air, e.g. from a bird's point of view? Or do you find it rather static?

Thanks for looking and any thoughts you may have...

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on September 27, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Very cool I like this one Karsten. I reckon it looks pretty epic.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 27, 2011 at 3:52 PM

I don't find it static, but I do find the harsh shadows distracting. Other than that, I like it very much.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on September 27, 2011 at 4:16 PM

I don't find it static either Karsten. And unlike Phil, I like the contrasty light and shadows of the foreground and the way they play against the darker, evenly lighted background. It gives the image a sense of depth and drama, IMO.

It also definitely gives one a sense of flying over the landscape, not unlike a Mars lander preparing to touch down on the red planet. Very otherworldly image, well seen and executed!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on September 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM

Wow what a scene and what light!!!

Love the use of shadow here!

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on September 27, 2011 at 5:52 PM

Static, not by any means. This is beautiful light streaking across the landscape. With this type of focused light you have excellent shadows that provide texture and depth. An exceptional photograph Karsten.

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on September 27, 2011 at 6:20 PM

Amazing landscape and the aerial view works great. I also like the contrast between the shadows and sunlit areas. Very nice.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on September 27, 2011 at 7:49 PM

To me this image captures alot of motion. The stark land, the dark shadows and bright highlights does give an illusion of flying over the land. Well done!!! Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 27, 2011 at 8:29 PM

Spectacular scene Karsten! Love the light and shadow play! Definitely taken on Mars I would say! What star ship did ya take? Beautiful work regardless.

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on September 28, 2011 at 2:11 AM

I really like the misleading scale in this photo and the hard lines of the shadows near the center of the image.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on September 28, 2011 at 8:02 AM

Brilliantly done, Karsten! Yes, epic is the right word.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on September 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM

I feel like a Mars rover hanging on a parachute.

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Comment posted by Gino Cortez on September 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

I definitely get the sense of an aerial view. The light/shadow play is gorgeous and the distant mountains add to the feeling of flight over distance... Very nice!

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Comment posted by James Fougère on September 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM

I agree!! I feel like one of the "Mars Exploration Rovers" sitting on a ledge overlooking the martian landscape during an amazing moment of light !! WOW

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on September 28, 2011 at 8:59 PM

this opens up nicely and made me think about the perspective for a second!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 29, 2011 at 4:33 PM

Karsten,

Outstanding! This indeed does give the distinct impression of being an aerial capture - "traversing this space..." well said. Hard light, but seemingly so very appropriate for the landscape.

Really no suggestions at all. Well done! This is a somewhat unique landscape and you should be happy to have captured this.

Lon

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on September 30, 2011 at 1:56 AM

Awesome shot, the shadows really play an important role in making this image work. Congrats on this!

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on October 1, 2011 at 7:37 AM

Rather static? Rather stunning, I'd say. This sure does look great, love the colors. And I do think that you do succeed in conveying the bird's view perspective.

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