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White Sands Trip

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Posted by Michael de León on August 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM
White Sands Trip
I finally managed to go through all my images from White Sands National Monument, NM. A friend and I camped out there for one night (8/10) and it was a fantastic experience! Here are some of my favorite photos.

And for the rest I've uploaded on my Website.
Posted by Michael de León on August 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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Posted by Michael de León on August 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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Posted by Michael de León on August 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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Posted by Michael de León on August 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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Posted by Todd Caudle on August 25, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Great stuff! That first one took my breath away! Great colors and comps all around.

I once intended to camp out there on a drive back from the East Coast. Unfortunately, it was Presidents' Day weekend, and it would've been me and about 30 Cub Scouts, who got there before I did. Pass...
Posted by Paul Wegemann on August 25, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Nice stuff, Michael! I really like that first one.
Posted by Erik Aagaard on August 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
White Sands is such a cool place. It has so many different "faces" depending on the light, the time of day, and the weather. It can be quiet and peacful, violent with blowing sand, harsh and contrasty in the midday sun, or anywhere inbetween. That first image really captures the tranquil, pastel tones that you sometimes see at sunset and sunrise. Nice shot!
Posted by Keith Johnson on August 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
I like the first one a lot and the second one next. I also like IMG_4262.jpg from your website.
Posted by Art Escobado on August 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
That first shot is glorious!
Posted by Jeff Hackett on August 25, 2009 at 10:49 PM
All are nice Michael, but that first one slays!
:toast:
Posted by Morris McClung on August 25, 2009 at 11:58 PM
That first one needs to be HUGE! What a fantastic shot. The others are excellent, too, but #1 is in a class all by itself.
Posted by Don Grall on August 26, 2009 at 1:06 AM
Gorgeous colors on all, but that 1st one really hits it out of the park.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on August 26, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Outstanding images, and #1 is otherworldly!
Posted by Rene Pirolt on August 26, 2009 at 1:48 PM
Beautiful images, Michael! I love that soft light and the pastel tones. :toast:
Posted by Bill Bean on August 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Great stuff. I LOVE White Sands and with a kid in school at Roswell I have 2 or 3 chances to shoot there every year when we retrieve her or take her back following breaks. The first time I shot there a couple years ago there were F-117 stealths flying over all morning on their way to the bombing range.
Posted by Jody Grigg on August 26, 2009 at 6:15 PM
SAweeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Michael de León on August 26, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Thanks guys! It was my first visit but certainly not my last! Now its time for more photo editing.... :cool:
Posted by Stan Rose on August 27, 2009 at 4:17 AM
Great series, Michael! My favorites are actually the two shots following the horizontal version of your top post here (on your website). Cool place!
Posted by Jesse Speer on August 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Great series. #1 is just about as good as it gets.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 27, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Nice Michael! #1 and #4 are tied for my favorite. Both captured beautiful pastel-colored light and interesting patterns in the foreground.
Posted by Dan Walters on August 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM
I really love the color of the sand in the first image. Great detail as well.