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Racetrack

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Posted by Nat Coalson on September 13, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Death Valley. Canon 30D. Processed in Lightroom.
Posted by Roger Rouch on September 13, 2008 at 2:02 PM
I think this is excellent. I really like the tonal gradations and rock shadow on the racetrack. A slightly non-traditional view that maybe de-emphasises the foreground textures. and allows a the eye to wonder through the scene.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on September 13, 2008 at 2:25 PM
I would consider a slight bottom crop. Otherwise, this is a beautiful and unique photo of a commonly photographed place. Thanks for sharing. :smile:
Posted by Nat Coalson on September 13, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Thanks dudes.

I put up a series of these

see it here
Posted by Jesse Speer on September 13, 2008 at 2:48 PM
I love it, as is. One of the better racetrack images I've seen. The processing and the "glow" are perfect.

I also really like #6.
Posted by Bob Dent on September 13, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Agreed. Excellent processing and great use of diagonal lines. I like the curving and diagonal shots most.
Posted by bill meikle on September 13, 2008 at 5:17 PM
It has a luminous quality to the light. Great.
Posted by Dan Walters on September 13, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Really like the wide angle and the "softness" to the image.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on September 13, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Great tonality and detail, very nice Nat!
Posted by Stan Rose on September 14, 2008 at 8:15 AM
Awesome shot, Nat, great take on a very familiar scene! Definitely my fav of a good series.
Posted by Nick Moore on September 14, 2008 at 10:07 AM
What a great series Nat!, I think I personally prefer #6 more than the one you posted here, but all are very unique!.
Posted by Stephen Weaver on September 14, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Superb Nat :smile:
Posted by Rand Herman on September 14, 2008 at 7:10 PM
I'd love to see a large print of this one. As mentioned earlier, it has a unique luminous quality to it. Really nice work.
Posted by D J Kuklinski on September 14, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Fantastic series!
Posted by Don Grall on September 15, 2008 at 2:17 PM
As Jesse said, the glow is outstanding, like you could reach out and touch it, but then you realize it must be a dream! I normally am so-so about B&W, but this is one of the more incredible examples I've seen.