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45 Miles of Dunes

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Posted by Steve Sieren on May 25, 2010 at 2:51 AM
45 Miles of Dunes
Mojave Desert
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 25, 2010 at 9:27 AM
A very classic look from that area, Steve. For such a harsh environment, the beauty is still unending. Hopefully the pending legislation for the "Snow to Sand" will all come together and add even much more land mass to the reserve. :cool:
Posted by Harley Goldman on May 25, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Nice light and scene, Steve. Looking good.

I made it out to the preserve in December for the first time ever and just loved the place. I plan to visit as much as I can next winter. The varied scenery is amazing in such a small locale.
Posted by Anish Desai on May 25, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Nice layered composition and the side light on the dunes is a beautiful touch. The dotted shrubs and red-topped middleground hills provide nice contrast against the sand.
Posted by Jason Blankenship on May 25, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Very nice Steve, great light. Such an amazing area, I can't wait to go back.
Posted by Steve Sieren on May 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Thanks guys and you sure know your dirt.

Paul, we still need to get the cows out of there! Here is a section that will be added if all goes well. Nice colorful mountains back in there.
Posted by Robert Dayton on May 25, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Lovely light and great textures and lines.
Posted by Floris van Breugel on May 26, 2010 at 3:33 AM
Sweet desert landscape Steve, I'm liking the compression from the telephoto. The way those dark rocks poke out of the lighter dunescape is really nice.
Posted by Michael R Reynolds on May 27, 2010 at 12:17 AM
Steve,
Realy like the texture and depth you've got in this. Really nice!