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O'Keefean Sandstone
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O'Keefean Sandstone

by Tony Kuyper

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 9, 20123,788 views42 comments
This is sandstone in the shadows that's developed in Photoshop to bring out the contrast and colors. This started reminding me of the work of Georgia O'Keefe as it developed. The mirrored version posted in Photo Art even more so.

Your thoughts and suggestions are always appreciated.

5D2, 28-300 @ 119 mm, f/16, 1/15 sec, ISO 100, 10 focus-blended exposures.

Comments

42 comments
Comment posted by Scott Smorra on November 9, 2012 at 11:10 PM
This is mesmerizing Tony! The colors and curves here are amazing. Looks perfect to me.
Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments
Comment posted by Richie Graham on November 9, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Love the lines and color!
Registered on September 2, 2011, 15 Posts, 33 Comments
Comment posted by Mohammed Al Rawahi on November 9, 2012 at 11:29 PM
Wonderful color & light the lines are amazing.
Registered on July 27, 2012, 6 Posts, 8 Comments
Comment posted by Tom Roper on November 10, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Great lines and texture. I really like the layers in the line that leads you into the photo.
Registered on January 19, 2012, 5 Posts, 46 Comments
Comment posted by Jared Warren on November 10, 2012 at 12:50 AM
Love the colors and lines. Very nice work.
Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments
Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 10, 2012 at 3:19 AM
@Tony ... a 10-focus-blend. You need a TS-lens, Tony or switch to large format :) ... great colors and curves as in all of your shots.
Registered on November 14, 2007, 322 Posts, 6101 Comments
Comment posted by John Clulow on November 10, 2012 at 4:52 AM
All I can say is "thank God for the frame!" It was my salvation.
Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 10, 2012 at 7:07 AM
Sandstone has some pretty amazing colors, never seen it in person, sure would like to, love the colors and comp. Beautiful work Tony, as always.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM
Tony, it is a real pleasure for me to explore your composition full of tension and dynamics, while always keeping my attention within the frame. The cooler shades together with the comforting warmer tones are very appealing for me.

Peter
Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 10, 2012 at 8:36 AM
Looks like some wonderful lines, textures, and colors here Tony. Georgia would no doubt approve of this overall look. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 10, 2012 at 8:38 AM
Another wild journey into line, color and texture. That touch of warmth in the fg makes for an inviting intro to the cooler inner reaches. The mirrored version a whole 'nuther trip! :cool: :cool: :cool:
Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 10, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Really Beautiful! Great comp and the light and colors are just wonderful. :smile:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM
Tony, the swooping lines and warm/cool color contrast are mesmerizing. The warm/bright area lower left center really grabs my eyes and sweeps them into the distance.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM
I like the colors, textures and thecurving lines. Well composed.
Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Yiming Hu on November 10, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Amazing colors, curves, and textures, Tony. However I will say that I much prefer the mirrored version :biggrin: That version indeed reminds me the work of O'Keefe.
Registered on April 28, 2011, 38 Posts, 733 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Anderson on November 10, 2012 at 10:27 AM
A real pleasure to view.
So many hues!
Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 10, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Another sandstone masterpiece, Tony. I hope to see some large artwork somewhere, someday. :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM
As usual, gorgeous colors, lines and textures Tony. The mirrored version is a mesmerizing piece of photo art!
Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 10, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Gorgeous colors and patterns! The warm cold contrast works very well in this. I especially like the golden orange area up front. It adds a lot.

Chris
Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 10, 2012 at 2:02 PM
I like this a lot Tony! Great color, as always, and wonderful texture. I'm especially drawn to the orangish band of color in the lower left cornerand the way it enters the image.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on November 10, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Wow, Tony. You have my interest. I'd like to see this place in person.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 10, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Stunning colors and textures. Of your more recent posts, this one is hands down the best (IMO). The curves add an elegance to this version. As for the mirrored version....WOW! That's a wall-hanger for sure and, as of today, my favorite abstract nature photo.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 10, 2012 at 4:20 PM
Classic Kuyper! I think what is so appealing with your work Tony is how you manage to combine composition, form, design, lines, etc. with color, contrast and saturation. It's like one wouldn't work without the other - if that makes sense. To say another way, the color and saturation add to, compliment and/or enhance the lines and design - and vise versa.

Somehow I think that somewhere this image will show up in a tutorial.... ;-)

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 10, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Outstanding image, Tony. What you get out of these images is truly amazing. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 10, 2012 at 8:56 PM
Fantastic lines of color Tony! Very appealing and beautiful abstract.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 10, 2012 at 9:36 PM
Awesome what you unearth from the shadows. Another masterpiece!
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 11, 2012 at 4:54 AM
Great to look at Tony. The comp has that flow I want to see with a subject like this.
Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments
Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on November 11, 2012 at 5:38 AM
awesome comp and great light... I just love those blues...
Registered on November 1, 2008, 117 Posts, 851 Comments
Comment posted by John Fan on November 11, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Great color and curves. Always amaze me that you can squeeze so much color out of the rock.
Registered on August 24, 2010, 135 Posts, 489 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 11, 2012 at 11:08 AM
this has a nice abstract feel. I think is very well seen and photographed.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Fricke on November 11, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Beautifully composed and great touches of color especially the gold in the foreground. I also really like how the yellow light separates the layers in the main band coming up from the bottom. Exquisite as usual.
Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 11, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Tony: Wonderful flow through the frame and your processing always awes me. Top notch in every way. :toast: >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Jared Atencio on November 11, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Beautiful lines and textures with signature TK style. Having just returned from the SW this already makes me want more!
Registered on June 23, 2009, 21 Posts, 422 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 12, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Niccce, Tony--i like the S here! The contrast is less than your usual stuff--not necessarily a bad thing here but i do notice it. :wink:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 12, 2012 at 9:03 PM
Your signature processing and flowing compositonal lines are a winner for me. I prefer this to the mirrored shot. Wonderful color palette.
Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments
Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 13, 2012 at 12:06 AM
Love this. The colors and curves are awesome. I think I shot on the other end of this when I was there a few years ago. Sweet, sweet image!!! :toast:
Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments
Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on November 14, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Fabulous image, and congrats on the weekly EP This week had an extraordinary number of excellent images, so good for you!
Registered on February 17, 2004, 236 Posts, 1197 Comments
Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 14, 2012 at 10:52 PM
I can imagine sitting before a large print of this and staring in amazement for hours, captivated by the movement, the color tones, the undulating textures, as I would a symphony. Stunning art, Tony.
Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Maile on November 15, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Very nice Tony, congrats on the EP. While I enjoy this, I think one or two of the previous posted are more to my taste, IMHO. Stunning as always!
Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments
Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 16, 2012 at 4:27 AM
lovely image, well crafted and developed. would love to see this bigger ...
Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 16, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Beautiful lines and textures, showcased with the S curse.
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on November 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Great sandstone work as always, Tony.
Registered on November 19, 2008, 49 Posts, 1035 Comments