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Dunescapes

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Posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 28, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Dunescapes
Finally begining to get all of my images processed from my trip out west. Here is a small collection of images from none other than Great Sand Dunes National Park. Let me know what ya think. Thanks for having a look guys!
Posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 28, 2009 at 7:25 AM
#2 BW
Posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 28, 2009 at 7:25 AM
#3
Posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 28, 2009 at 7:25 AM
#4
Posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 28, 2009 at 7:26 AM
#5
Posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 28, 2009 at 7:27 AM
#6
Posted by Jack Garrett on July 28, 2009 at 9:45 AM
I like number 4 and 5 the best. The wind creates some nice movement in both images. For me, there isn't a real focal point in the first two and my eye keeps getting pulled around the image. I think the B/W is the better version though.
Posted by Dan Gerth on July 28, 2009 at 10:59 AM
I'll echo #4 & #5, but I think #6 is real close - my only nit with 6 is the triangular area between the dunes and the mountains on the right side. If the lines of the dunes all led to the really nice cloud formation it would be my favorite. In #1 & #2, I don't think the B&W works that well in this situation, as there is too much going on the the image.
Posted by Doug Andrews on July 28, 2009 at 11:39 AM
#6 is fantastic. #1 through #5 are darn good as well. :toast:
Posted by Robert Dayton on July 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Wonderful collection, Joseph! They're all my favorites.
Posted by Grant Collier on July 28, 2009 at 1:54 PM
#1, 4, & 6 are grrreeeaaaattt!! #3 ain't bad either. Some of the best dunes shots I've seen...
Posted by Cynthia Spence on July 28, 2009 at 2:32 PM
#4 is really nice!
Posted by Jeremy Week on July 28, 2009 at 3:09 PM
#1 & #4 are my favorites! Well done! :toast:
Posted by Craig Schultz on July 28, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Great work! #1 and #6 really rock :eek:
Posted by Nick Moore on July 28, 2009 at 4:00 PM
#1 and #4 for me too, with #6 close behind. Great work out at the Dunes!.
Posted by Jody Grigg on July 28, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Great stuff, looks like you had some nice dramatic weather for your trip.
Posted by Paul Martin on July 28, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Awesome series, you captured some amazing light and it looks like you had great clouds to work with. I am also leaning toward 1,4 and 6 as being the cream to this exceptional crop. I think the B&W would be amazing, but I think there might be a little too much "dark" -- if the shadows were a little lighter maybe? In any event it looks like you had a nice trip to the dunes!
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on July 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM
#1, #3,#4 and #6 th are awesome!!! Great work!! Keep it coming.... :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Wegemann on July 28, 2009 at 11:14 PM
1, 2, and 6 are outstanding IMO. Being a lover of B&W, #2 really really floats my boat!
Posted by Nat Coalson on July 28, 2009 at 11:50 PM
I think these are all really well done. My favorite is #6.
Posted by Amy Lindsey on July 28, 2009 at 11:59 PM
#1 is killer!
Posted by Jackson Frishman on July 29, 2009 at 1:17 AM
#6 knocks my socks off, the way those huge mountains seem engulfed between sand and clouds!
Posted by Dan Walters on July 29, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Great images! Really liike the light and the clouds in the first image. #4 has a nice simple comp.
Posted by Joseph Rossbach on July 30, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Thanks Guys! I really appreciate all the positive feedback! I will post some more images in a few days. Looking forward to watching the forumn for new images and reports!

Joe :wavey:
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 30, 2009 at 2:08 PM
All good shots, but 4 is my favorite closely followed by 1 and 6.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 31, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Just unreal stuff, Joseph. It's definitetly 1, 4, and 6 for me. Outstanding work.