I missed some of the best of the fall colors, but this weekend I was able to go down to the Great Sand Dunes, which was just as fun, this is just one of the photos I took of it.
This without a doubt was one of my best trips photography wise
and another one from the sand dunes. I have a problem with anything light like the sky, there are always spots in it I almost think I have a dirty sensor on my digital (another reason why I prefer film;-P)
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 8, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Paul,
I'm certain that you have some dust on your sensor. I can see one spot about 7mm above the sand in the first shot.
Composition wise, I like these. Both have nice patterns. The bottom is interesting for the windblown sand over the shadows.
In the lower image, I think it could use some sharpening after resizing. Something to try is to use USM at 30-40,1,1. That usually puts some crisp into an image after downsizing though there are many methods.
Nice pattern and texture images. Dust can be kept at bay using several sensor cleaning options - I use the visible dust products because that's what I started with. It helps to change lenses with the camera off, change quickly, and avoid removing a lens in high winds when stuff is blowing around. I point the camera down when changing lenses. Generally, a dry clean at regular intervals will prevent major dust issues.
Posted by Dan Walters on October 9, 2007 at 9:10 PM
I really like that first image. Very simple and artistic.
Discussion
4 repliesThis without a doubt was one of my best trips photography wise
I'm certain that you have some dust on your sensor. I can see one spot about 7mm above the sand in the first shot.
Composition wise, I like these. Both have nice patterns. The bottom is interesting for the windblown sand over the shadows.
In the lower image, I think it could use some sharpening after resizing. Something to try is to use USM at 30-40,1,1. That usually puts some crisp into an image after downsizing though there are many methods.
Mel-