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Zigzag

by Hamed Musharbak

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 15, 2013234 views8 comments
hi folks,

another great shape found in the desert last january.

Sony A65, 18-135mm, ISO 100, F/16

all the comments are welcome

thanks

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Thomas Haney on April 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM
Probably my favorite desert scene you've posted thus far, with great light and composition, and not too heavy on the contrast or dodging and burning. The only possible improvement I see would be if it could be zoomed out a bit
more so that the sun isn't quite as close to the top of the frame. But really I'm nitpicking, it's a beautiful shot.
Registered on April 7, 2013, 138 Posts, 537 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on April 15, 2013 at 3:46 PM
The "zigzag" is wonderful and makes for a very strong composition that engages the viewer. While it's a fine shot as posted, the slightly off-center placement of the sun unbalances the image a bit in my opinion. A small crop from the right and the bottom would address that if you were so inclined. Perhaps others won't view the placement of the sun as an issue in any event.
Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 15, 2013 at 9:31 PM
It is a great shape. I must be hungry as this has me thinking about butterscotch candy. Lovely light and color, as usual. nice job
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Thomas Haney on April 15, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Hamed, I've thought a bit more about this photo and have another suggestion. On the top end try cropping down to just below the clouds, and then crop up from the bottom until the image feels well balanced. I know that's a lot of cropping, but an image with so many shapes and lines holds many possibilities.
Registered on April 7, 2013, 138 Posts, 537 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on April 17, 2013 at 9:49 AM
Really like the Zed shape and composition Hamed. Nice contrast and detail in the dunes, You handled the light well. Very nice.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on April 19, 2013 at 12:17 AM
Lovely shape and tones Hamed. I really like the red at the bottom.
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on April 19, 2013 at 8:32 PM
WOW!!! You and I need to do a tour together in the SW desert! Great shot man! :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on April 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM
The lower 2/3 looks to make a strong square crop also. Nicely done with the color, light and shadow
Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments