Cracks

Shoreline detail Mono Lake

I'm going to have to look at this one awhile before critiquing, I'm thinking this is a break out image. This is so unlike your other images, that I'm holding back. It's like Ansel taking a photo of a Campbell's tomato soup can. Now maybe that's a really poor analogy. Ok I'll explain, a break out image is one that says hey I can take great images of other subjects. I'm not connecting with this one Steve, we'll have to see what other viewers think. Everything is well done, the focus, the light, the random patterns in the cracks. but I'm not emotionally involved. It's probably me.

Paul

It's like a whole universe smooshed into such a small space, nice work stepping outside of your usual comfort zone. The light here really adds a lot for me. I like random abstracts like this, so it works for me. The key I find is that abstracts like this need both small scale details, as well as 'meta' patterns, both of which this has.

Steve,
I do like this image. It is different from so of your earlier work. But the abstract patterns of the cracks and the darker coloring work for me. Nicely seen.

Thanks guys, and Paul I do appreciate the honesty. I try to play with these a little here and there but most of the time don't end up processing them. When I was composing this I never got around to finishing, my mind just kept telling hurry up so you can photograph the bigger scene. I couldn't find an exact pattern that grabbed me and left me feeling the edges are good, which is what I wanted here. I'm in the learning stages with this kind of stuff so I'll see what comes of it.

Steve,

I'm sorry, I just can't help but think that this is the last image captured as your leg was sinking deep in the brine MUCK at Mono Lake on Sunday night. I'm amazed how sharp you were able to make this considering the downward movement of sinking... Sorry, but I just couldn't resist bringing up that classic moment.

I like the image very much, especially the low angled light that has emphasized the highlights and shadows. I like the blue tone as well. The only thing I'm unsure about is the ULC. Nothing bad or wrong, I just think a bit out of sync with the patterns throughout the rest of this little scene. Of course nothing says it all has to be uniform, but just a personal observation.

I hope your equipment made it through the long weekend.. and you didn't bring that brine aroma home with you.

Looking forward to seeing more from everyone.

Lon

This is a pretty nice collection of shapes, colors and textures. The blue/gold combination definitely works. I like the texture that somewhat resembles buckshot barnacles. A variation of some crop might make this stronger, but it looks fairly nice as presented too.

Oh now I see Steve, you were kinda stuck, so while you were there you decided to take a shot as well. You might as well pitch the shoes and pants, if I know my alkaline lake muck and I do having collected minerals at Searles lake. From the comments you can see it was just me but I was pleased to see you step out of your box and try something different. As Chief Lone Waddie said in Outlaw Josey Wales. " We must endeavor to persevere." I might like it better as a vertical, I know that makes no sense but I stopped making sense a long time ago.

Thanks guys,

Lon, I couldn't imagine if I took just one more step out there and sank in a little further. Thanks for almost jumping in to get me out of there.