Posted by Jared Atencio on March 31, 2010 at 12:00 AM
I've been lurking for a while and even attended the Jan. shindig, but made a new year's resolution to become a paid member so here I am! One resolution down, 49 to go...
A little about me: Born and raised in SoCol (Alamosa) and currently live in Denver Metro. I've been shooting "seriously" for about a year now, shoot Nikon gear, and PP in CS4. I tend to enjoy destination photography-seeking out unique conditions in lesser known areas with superlative light (don't we all), but can also sit in the house taking macros of store bought flowers and photos of my dog never get old. I am an autodidactic learner for the most part, but love TO LEARN and this forum has already taught me much, and I appreciate that. I'd like to think that the artistic/visionary side seems to come more natural to me, but the tech side of things sometimes seems like a foreign language and can throw me for a real loop. I am here to learn, to offer my 2 cents, and to contribute to this great community of some of the most talented individuals to ever assemble on the web (OK-enough kissing up)...
I know you all are driven by images, so here's one from a couple weeks ago. Koveh Tavakkol and I drove down to GSDNP in the middle of one of our infamous spring snowstorms. We got to Walsenburg just after they opened La Veta Pass, and after 7.5 hours we arrived in Alamosa. We woke up the next morning hoping for snow covered dunes, but what we got was far more unique and interesting in my opinion. The sand had mixed with the snow/ice, and had frozen in out-of-this-world type formations that I have NEVER seen on the dunes before. As the sun began to rise over the SDCs, it made for some extreme tonal range to try and harness, so here's one of the shots from that morning. I appreciate honest feedback whenever possible, good or bad. Having thick skin only steepens the learning curve, and your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Posted by Jared Atencio on March 31, 2010 at 12:02 AM
ahhh shucks, I'm already blowing it. I think this image is too big? Sorry about that...
Looks fine to me.. very cool formations you captured on this one. Glad you finally got your full membership Jared. =)
Posted by Jamie Botdorf on March 31, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Thanks for the intro! This is quite an interesting formation.
I like how the line of the frozen sand/shelf leads toward the peak in the background. I'd like to see more of the peak, though. A fairly tight crop on the hole in the front-center might make a nice abstract, too.
Looking forward to seeing more! And welcome!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 31, 2010 at 1:17 AM
Those are some very interesting structures. As Jamie noted, there appears to be some good abstract potential. I hope you post some more from that day.
Welcome to RMNPN, that is a very unique first post!. The patterns in the sand are what is grabbing my attention, imo the peaks in the background don't add too much since they are so small/obstructed. As Jamie and Bill said, the sand/ice patterns would make great abstracts. Look forward to seeing more!.
Posted by Jack Brauer on March 31, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Wow that's cool! The Dunes never cease to amaze me. Looks like very unique conditions you've captured here.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on March 31, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Discussion
8 repliesA little about me: Born and raised in SoCol (Alamosa) and currently live in Denver Metro. I've been shooting "seriously" for about a year now, shoot Nikon gear, and PP in CS4. I tend to enjoy destination photography-seeking out unique conditions in lesser known areas with superlative light (don't we all), but can also sit in the house taking macros of store bought flowers and photos of my dog never get old. I am an autodidactic learner for the most part, but love TO LEARN and this forum has already taught me much, and I appreciate that. I'd like to think that the artistic/visionary side seems to come more natural to me, but the tech side of things sometimes seems like a foreign language and can throw me for a real loop. I am here to learn, to offer my 2 cents, and to contribute to this great community of some of the most talented individuals to ever assemble on the web (OK-enough kissing up)...
I know you all are driven by images, so here's one from a couple weeks ago. Koveh Tavakkol and I drove down to GSDNP in the middle of one of our infamous spring snowstorms. We got to Walsenburg just after they opened La Veta Pass, and after 7.5 hours we arrived in Alamosa. We woke up the next morning hoping for snow covered dunes, but what we got was far more unique and interesting in my opinion. The sand had mixed with the snow/ice, and had frozen in out-of-this-world type formations that I have NEVER seen on the dunes before. As the sun began to rise over the SDCs, it made for some extreme tonal range to try and harness, so here's one of the shots from that morning. I appreciate honest feedback whenever possible, good or bad. Having thick skin only steepens the learning curve, and your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I like how the line of the frozen sand/shelf leads toward the peak in the background. I'd like to see more of the peak, though. A fairly tight crop on the hole in the front-center might make a nice abstract, too.
Looking forward to seeing more! And welcome!