Sand & Snow

This was taken in East Hampton, NY. It was after the first major

blizzard of the winter. I spent the entire day chasing down drifts

and this is the best of the group.

I love the contrast! very sensual. I feel however the picture is generally underexposed on the right half: the fence and darker cloud tip the balance of the picture. Try perhaps key-frame?

I like it. Has an IR feel to it.

Byron: Excellent image! I suspect this will make a gorgeous print. The detail in the snow/dunes is first rate and you have done a masterful job of controlling the highlights.

 

The dark sky leaves the image a bit unbalanced (IMO). Attached is an alternate version that lightens the sky (with a perfectly dreadful selection...but there you are) and applies a small bit of burn/dodge to the snow/sand details. Of course, This may not be what you are after.

 

Notwithstanding the above, great image!

The photo has very much liked

Magnificent sand/snow-scape. Looks so forboding and alien and cold. Wonderful job!

sweet. you have enough going on here so i'd check whether croping out post on the right helps. Regards,

Finally a little a bit of validation. I was completely shocked cause this is one of those photos I dont think is nearly my best!

http://www.dcmag.co.uk/2005awards/article.asp?a=10

Well done, Byron! Congrats!!!!!!!