GSD after a Rain

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 15, 2016194 views4 comments

I've been there several times, but never in a "rainy season", if there is such a thing. I've been fascinated by the constant changing of the light and atmosphere that render the dunes in different ways, and on this visit last May I got it in the wet season. And contrary to my previous visits, I got some nice cloud cover, which in shooting I emphasized with the framing (full frame). In post a did a slight boost in shadow/highlight a slight bump in saturation.

7D2 100-400 f4 (275) Manfrotto 322RC2 on GT2531, ISO 100 f5.6 EV0.0

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Comment posted by gary phillips on January 16, 2016 at 12:10 AM

I love dune images, Bill, and this one is very nice. I really like the wet look and the intrinsic texture of wet sand. I also like the inclusion of the strip of desert greenery in the fore. Really nice subtle saturation and a beautiful steely sky, how can you go wrong? Very cool.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 16, 2016 at 11:42 AM

Bill: One of my favorite places on the planet captured in very nice conditions. I'll echo Gary's comments. I do like it a bit better with about 40% of the sky cropped away. 2 thumbs up. >=))>

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 16, 2016 at 2:07 PM

Color and soft contrast are just great - I wouldn't touch a thing.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 17, 2016 at 8:06 PM

Bill,

A classic GSD scene, but captured with a different look and conditions which makes this one somewhat unique. I like the contrast and saturation as you've processed and presented. Initially I thought about suggesting even more contrast, perhaps even a drop in exposure, but I think the more subtle contrast and colors fit the light and scene just right.

Lon

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