Went to Sand Dunes and Black Canyon last month after the Colorado Balloon Classics. Although we missed the sunflowers, sand dune is still a magical place to unleash the imagination. So here are a couple of them, comments always welcome
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 13, 2010 at 1:53 AM
Outsanding! The only thing I'd change in any of these is to crop the second one right above the lower clouds. The third one, if you were to crop off about the bottom third (not that you need to), looks like the midsection of a naked woman in repose. That Black Canyon shot is scary good.
Thanks Todd! Agree with crop on the 2nd one, and you reeeally have great eyes on the 3rd one !!!
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 13, 2010 at 2:14 AM
Maybe you should post #3 in the "Intimate Landscapes" themed thread at the top of the forum.
Posted by Jack Garrett on October 13, 2010 at 9:30 AM
The sand dunes are always great shots but the one I like best is the north face of Black Canyon. The warm light makes this different than most other shots I've ever seen from this location, nice timing!
Posted by Brian Jackson on October 13, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Some of the best sand dunes shots I've seen in a while. Well done.
Posted by Bob Karcz on October 13, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Great Dunes shots! I was only there once but, did not come away with anything this good. Nice job! Also good capture of the Black Canyon- difficult place to shoot- you were obviously there at the right time of day to get some color.
Posted by Jeff Beard on October 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Whoa! #2 is stunning!! I'd put that on my wall in a second (I do agree with the crop suggestion, though). Also like "contact" and the Black Canyon shot is also superb; the lighting is perfect.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on October 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Nicely seen. I have not been to GSD, but these are really nice, especially #2, 4 & 5 with the nice lines and tones. I agree with the crop off the top of 2. #3 looks too contrasty in the footprints to me. If you try a slight crop off the bottom of #5, what do you think?
Awesome series! All of the Dunes shots are very well composed and so well lit. I love the old man and the dog and the black shadows in the intimate views!
Posted by Bill Brennan on October 13, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Tien-Chen, all comments are positive. Images spark the imagination.
Bill Brennan
Posted by Jesse Speer on October 13, 2010 at 1:31 PM
Absolutely spectacular series! Got my heart rate going.
If you are inclined to crop #2 as suggested, I'd also try a square crop. You'd lose a lot of balance by cropping from the top. Square maintains the wonderful balance of earth and sky. A standout b/w!
Posted by John Mumaw on October 13, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Who needs sunflowers when you can walk way with work like this amazing portfolio!?
I love each and every one of these. It seems difficult for many to get a decent shot from the Black Canyon, but you really pulled it off well here.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on October 13, 2010 at 7:54 PM
I agree with all the others. The second shot is the most amazing (with Todd's crop). Thank you very much for sharing.
Posted by Stan Rose on October 13, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Yes, Crop!!
Outstanding series, my friend!
#1 is awesome too, and i like the first balloon shot a lot.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 14, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Really well done throughout.
# 2 is balanced. If you feel the ulhc cloud should be removed, I would suggest cloning rather than cropping to achieve that goal. It keeps the balance of the image and there is plenty of room to bring the surrounding gradient in.
Posted by Doug Roane on October 14, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Really great stuff!
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on October 15, 2010 at 2:10 AM
Visionary work Tien-Chien....
Posted by Paul Wegemann on October 15, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Great work all around! I think #2 would really work with a square crop as suggested.
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If you are inclined to crop #2 as suggested, I'd also try a square crop. You'd lose a lot of balance by cropping from the top. Square maintains the wonderful balance of earth and sky. A standout b/w!
I love each and every one of these. It seems difficult for many to get a decent shot from the Black Canyon, but you really pulled it off well here.
Outstanding series, my friend!
#1 is awesome too, and i like the first balloon shot a lot.
# 2 is balanced. If you feel the ulhc cloud should be removed, I would suggest cloning rather than cropping to achieve that goal. It keeps the balance of the image and there is plenty of room to bring the surrounding gradient in.