Alien Transmission

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 9, 2012484 views14 comments

Stud Horse Point in AZ. This images illustrates my most recent post to the Outdoor Photographer Magazine blog called Business vs. Creativity. In the post I discuss the challenges of making images that audiences will respond to vs. staying true to one's own creative vision.

Thanks for looking!

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 9, 2012 at 2:19 PM

ET phone home?

Seriously, I really like the image. The tension of the balanced rock, the depth of the sky, the detail of the landscape are all top notch.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 9, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Excellent perspective taking advantage of the sky, Ian. The twilight sky goes well with the formation, and your title brings that home. I don't recall ever seeing a photo of this formation, or maybe your image just stands out. I also enjoyed your well written blog.

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on March 9, 2012 at 3:09 PM

thanks guys!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 9, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Great structural strength; dynamism and emotion for the unbalanced slab of rock. Beautiful picture.
Take care.

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Comment posted by James Fougère on March 9, 2012 at 7:35 PM

This is cool with the chosen title and the "rock formation" resembling an "astronomical radio telescope"

Well done.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 10, 2012 at 12:05 AM

Great clouds and I like the subtle light here. I remember you had a b/w version of this scene that I enjoyed as well, but this is very calming. Great title too!

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on March 10, 2012 at 12:52 AM

Very realistic looking image Ian and the sky looks great. The light looks very natural too. Solid perspective. That place is a pain in the rear end to find...

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on March 10, 2012 at 2:53 AM

Very nice, Ian and a great example how distortion can be used to enhance a composition instead of being a problem that has to be removed.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on March 10, 2012 at 6:16 AM

I don't know your vision..

But if it was to make me respond to this, then you succeeded!
Very well composed Ian, good atmosphere.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on March 10, 2012 at 11:01 AM

A great find and well composed, Ian. This is area of the Southwest is one of my
favorite parts of the country to photograph. The sky is very supportive.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 10, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Great work

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on March 10, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Great use/placement of the shapes. Like the dark mood.

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Comment posted by Sandipan Dutta on March 12, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Love the perspective ...

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 13, 2012 at 7:21 PM

I haven't read the article, but one does not need to compromise one for the other. Good work is good work. Minimalism sells well. Simpler scenes with a strong central color theme. Also, there is a lot to be said about not being a typical self centered "artist." It's not all about us. I believe it to be a great privilege to SERVE OTHERS by considering our market as we shoot.

Nice shot as always.

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