Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 25, 2007 at 3:03 AM
The more I go out and shoot, the behinder I get. Good problem I guess but I hate not having my shots, especially recent shots, ready to share and print. Printing is a problem right now as my printer wants seven new cartridges, but at least I could share a few and get some feedback.
So I buckled down tonight and finished up most of a trip to the Great Sand Dunes on the 9th and 10th of June. A blog entry in gory detail is available here. Soon (I hope) I'll have some from my Harrison Flat trip with Jesse.
This was my chosen dune for first light.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 25, 2007 at 3:05 AM
I'm not sure which of these two I like better. This one with more sky:
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 25, 2007 at 3:06 AM
Or this one with more foreground ripples and the grass clump...
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 25, 2007 at 3:15 AM
Here are a couple of details.
First...
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 25, 2007 at 3:22 AM
Trouble posting the second details shot. Maybe this one will work.
One from the sand sheet
Others can be seen in the blog entry or my last post in the layers theme.
Sorry for the deluge.
If you're in need of ink, check Atlex.com. I've read alot of good things about them and am going to place an order today.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 25, 2007 at 9:24 AM
Thanks, Dan. I like the B&W too and may try it with a couple of other shots. Here is the other detail I wanted to post.
Thanks for the suggestion, Mel. I've used them a few times. Never a problem and good prices on ink. Turns out colorhq, where I bought my ipf5000, has a better package price for all 12 cartridges, so I'm ordering from them today. 12 x $72 still hurts though!
Posted by Scott Bacon on June 25, 2007 at 10:03 AM
That 1st B&W has really great lines - very dynamic. Well seen!
Posted by David Svilar on June 25, 2007 at 11:56 AM
How about color #2 with the more sky cropped out and converted to B&W? I've never been to the dunes, but thought the sand was finer - some of the photos make it look more like gravel dunes. I might like the gritty look though...
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 25, 2007 at 12:01 PM
These are nice. The detail shots look like they could've been taken in the Sahara.
Posted by Jesse Speer on June 25, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Love the "S" dune! Well seen, indeed.
In the color shots, was the rising sun somewhat muted by clouds to the east?
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 25, 2007 at 12:29 PM
Thanks again for the comments.
Dave, the detail B&W shots are of little micro-dunes that are probably 2-3" tall. These are nearly macro closeups. I wanted the sand detail and liked the shapes and lines. Thanks for the suggestion on #2.
Jesse, no clouds but by the time I got direct light the ambient light was bright enough to mute the shadows. I may still boost the contrast a little or look at other exposures. Is that what you are asking about?
Posted by Doug Andrews on June 25, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Love the shots of the dunes. The sweeping lines are great. The first B&W shot is killer.
Posted by Jeremy Week on June 25, 2007 at 12:49 PM
Great shots! My favorite is the #2 B&W. Love seeing the grainy sand and snaking lines!
No problems Kalin. I was just curious about the lighting at the time. That's a beautiful time of day out there, huh - just before that light hits the valley floor.
Discussion
17 repliesSo I buckled down tonight and finished up most of a trip to the Great Sand Dunes on the 9th and 10th of June. A blog entry in gory detail is available here. Soon (I hope) I'll have some from my Harrison Flat trip with Jesse.
This was my chosen dune for first light.
First...
One from the sand sheet
Others can be seen in the blog entry or my last post in the layers theme.
Sorry for the deluge.
If you're in need of ink, check Atlex.com. I've read alot of good things about them and am going to place an order today.
Thanks for the suggestion, Mel. I've used them a few times. Never a problem and good prices on ink. Turns out colorhq, where I bought my ipf5000, has a better package price for all 12 cartridges, so I'm ordering from them today. 12 x $72 still hurts though!
In the color shots, was the rising sun somewhat muted by clouds to the east?
Dave, the detail B&W shots are of little micro-dunes that are probably 2-3" tall. These are nearly macro closeups. I wanted the sand detail and liked the shapes and lines. Thanks for the suggestion on #2.
Jesse, no clouds but by the time I got direct light the ambient light was bright enough to mute the shadows. I may still boost the contrast a little or look at other exposures. Is that what you are asking about?
John