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Bisti Badlands

by Rick Turner

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 14, 201394 views10 comments
The desolate Bisti Badlands in northwest New Mexico is no place for old men.

:eek:
Sony a77
Minolta 20mm f2.8 prime
ISO 160
f22 @ 1/50 second
Lightroom 5 raw conversion
Silver efex 2 b&w conversion
PS5 adjustments

c&c welcomed
Rick

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on July 14, 2013 at 4:34 PM
this is beautiful Rick, really like this image

the B&W works very well for this scene
Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 14, 2013 at 5:01 PM
The desolation is captured perfectly here, Rick. The FG plant/tree makes an excellent anchor to the wide open area in the BG. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 14, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Excellent Rick! You've captured and presented this area beautifully - the b&w is a great choice here to enhance the harshness of the environment. The contrast and tonal range is excellent too.

The only suggestion I have would be to darken the sky. Assuming this is rgb, you could go to the blue channel and tweak that. Not a big deal, but something to consider.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM
I like this a lot Rick. Wonderful B&W conversion. With regars to the presentaion, I might be tempted to crop the sky out so the focus is more on the tree. Lon's suggestion would also refocus attention to the lovely textures and details in the tree.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by John Mumaw on July 14, 2013 at 7:47 PM
This is a much better way to convey desolation than a previous attempt. This is a fine b&w image, and I think that Lon's suggestion has some merit. Nice work, Rick!
Registered on September 9, 2005, 62 Posts, 2289 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 14, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Slight tweek as suggested, Thanks for comments :wavey:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 15, 2013 at 9:39 AM
Looks very desolate and hot Rick. The repost is very nice and I like the tones and comp in this. Suits B&W nicely. Well done.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Lowe on July 15, 2013 at 10:43 AM
The B&W repost is perfect for showcasing the rugged desolation of this area, Rick. I love the character of that FG tree and it makes a great anchor for the scene. Beautiful image.

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 15, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Your large view looks great Rick!
I especially like your POV that shows the FG bush/tree, and larger scene so well..
Cool 'Badlands' image, looks very nice in B&W :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 15, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Excellent comp and conversion, Rick! Classic work. :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments