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Gallery: LandscapePosted August 26, 2014195 views14 comments

Spent a few days at the Caineville badlands and come back with a few I'd like to share. Mostly the light didn't happen, but if you wonder around long enough, this country seeps into your consciousness in a way that never seizes to amaze me.

I liked the way the light from the rising sun illuminated only half of these badland hills.

5d2, iso 100, f/16, 1/8a

Your comments and critiques are very helpful and appreciated.

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Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on August 26, 2014 at 4:21 PM

The hills to the right look distinctly different than those on the left. Were they different material? I'd like to see the color version too. Very nice graphic image and composition, especially the larger version.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 26, 2014 at 5:01 PM

Fantastic image, Gary! I love the graphic quality of this desert scene along with the textures and interplay of light and shadow. Beautifully done.

Ed

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 26, 2014 at 5:46 PM

Excellent, Gary! I love the high contrast presentation, with the great shadow interplay and strong textures. It also works for me cropping off the top background hills. It becomes a bit more abstract. Real good stuff!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 26, 2014 at 7:01 PM

Gary, For me this is really a great looking b&w image. You made such good use of the light and shadow in this comp and I love the feel it has. Amazing textures and detail in the large version. Great work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 26, 2014 at 7:02 PM

Gary, when I first looked and then read Harley's comment it was my exact thoughts here on this neat image. I think the top crop really makes the abstract view come to life. I do really like the B&W treatment along with the zig-zag of the arroyo.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 26, 2014 at 9:06 PM

Good texture, good shadow play. Eminently suitable for b/w.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on August 27, 2014 at 12:31 PM

Beautiful tones and textures and a great leading line Gary. Really like the rich blacks in this also. I agree about a small crop at the
top but not a big deal. Should make a great print.

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Comment posted by Wesley Picotte on August 27, 2014 at 1:03 PM

Love this photograph - it has a very classic feel to it and the stark light works extremely well. Nicely done, Gary.

Registered on December 10, 2013, 4 Posts, 40 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Warren on August 27, 2014 at 1:27 PM

What a great B&W, Gary! I love the shadow patterns and nice tonal range. Nice detail in the larger version as well.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on August 27, 2014 at 3:33 PM

I like this high-contrast presentation: It's almost abstract. The tones a well separated, and the high values have nice detail. I agree with Harley regarding his crop suggestion for different look. Nice image!

--P

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 27, 2014 at 9:04 PM

Excellent Gary! I love it as is, and even better with Harley's crop.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 27, 2014 at 11:19 PM

"this country seeps into your consciousness in a way that never seizes to amaze me."

And then pictures just happen. Very nice texture and light. Could see trying this with a little less overall contrast.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 28, 2014 at 12:14 PM

This is really fine Gary. Great tones and use of shadow in your composition. I do think that the crop suggestion would be interesting. Superb black and white.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 30, 2014 at 7:40 AM

Really beautiful Gary, love the tones and textures, along with some gorgeous light. Beautiful seen and presented.
John

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