squiver 0 Posted September 27, 2011 This is one of my favorite images from this year's Namibia workshop.Even though I have visited Namibia countless times, it amazes me thatit is still possible to find unique compositions, even at a popularand often photographed place as Deadvlei.The trees you see here are dead camelthorn trees that are hundreds ofyears old. The extremely arid climate prevents them from rotting andtheir skeletons turn the location in a very surreal and at times eeryplace.For this particular shot I used the shadow of the dunes behind me as anatural ND grad for the bright foreground. I waited until the shadowline reached the base of the dunes in the background and exposed forthe bright red sand, turning the already dark trees into silhouettes.I'm kind of allergic to touching and overlapping shapes, and I thoughtI had already shot every possible angle with free standing trees, butfor some reason I suddenly found a lot of new compositions this yearthat I had never seen before. Just like athletes that have good daysand not so good ones, I think the same applies to photographers - oneday you're really struggling to get even a decent shot, the next dayyou suddenly see great images everywhere.Nikon D3, AF-S 70-200/2.8 VR II[if you would like to join me on our next Namibia workshop, pleasehave a look at my website for more information, images and videoimpressions.] Link to comment
xavier_cobos 0 Posted September 27, 2011 Nice composition Best regards Xavier Corcobado xcorcobado.blogspot.com Link to comment
ruudalbers 1 Posted September 27, 2011 Really beautiful work with very nice lighting and colours, Marsel!With best regards,Ruud. Link to comment
vetterhome1 0 Posted September 27, 2011 Minimalism of the best. Great line to separate the back. BR JV Link to comment
mike_palermiti 3 Posted September 28, 2011 Hi Marsel,Nice narrative.Very artistic in the presentation.Well shot.Best Regards, Mike Link to comment
bobby_ho 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Simple composition and fantastic color contrast! Link to comment
richard_john_edwards 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Very good, very unique, great light and great composition Link to comment
rwcphoto 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Wonderful lines, shapes, colour, and composition. Excellent plus. Link to comment
papasan 0 Posted September 29, 2011 This is quite an amazing shot Marsel. I love the graphic design approach on this image. Great tittle as well. Outstanding work as usual. Regards - michel Link to comment
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