White Sands, New Mexico

Is the foreground strong enough to keep it? Any constructive

criticism is appreciated.

For what it is worth (as far as my opinion goes), the foreground definitely holds my attention. In fact, this is the nicest of the three White Sands images that you have in this folder.

What I do find a little disconcerting, is the distinct difference in the blue sky background. It is something that I have encountered while using polarising filters. Since the low altitude sunlight seems to be coming from the right, I would have expected the left hand side of the sky to be darker blue than the right hand side.

Keep the foreground as it is.The balance is perfect.This might also make a strong mono image.Regards Pete.

Actually the darkest blue part of the sky was at 90 degree angle from the sun (the sun was at 4, not 3 o'clock from me). The blue graduation bothers me as well, but it was present even without the polarizer. The filter just enhanced it.

Hi there,

 

I love this image, dont change a thing.

 

The strong forground leads into the bushes, which, because of the strong sky stand on their own.

 

Nice work!

 

 

Hi Momo,

 

My wife and I were at White Sands the same time you were. There was a car behind us at the gate on the morning of Dec 28th. I wonder if it was you? Keep up the good work.

I downloaded the wrong image here.

I'll resubmit.

Since you asked for a constructive critique. I downloaded your image and did a little work in Photoshop. I lassoed the upper part of the image and lightned the shadows with the PS CS adjust Shadow/Highlights command. I then inverted the selection and darkened the forground highlights with the same command. I then tweaked the crop a tiny bit. The result is a Velvia like look which you might like. Enjoy and keep on shooting.

 

Miles

Thanks Miles. I was actually there for sunset. I did not want to pay $50 to witness the sunrise. Your version has more contrast and punch, but the colors are a bit unrealistic. I guess that's how velvia is. Thanks for your input.

<gratuitous endorsement> I couldn't help having another look at this page, and have to say that this image is really outstanding, even at thumbnail level. The lines in the sand make me *want* to have a look at the larger version.

Miles' interpretation might be too much like Velvia, but I very much enjoyed the effort, nonetheless.

I've been looking at both your portfolios for a couple of years now and have to say that I never get tired of your landscapes. You've got the kind of images that inspire me greatly. Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us.</gratuitous endorsement>

Thanks Peter for your kind words. I am also thanksful to you for posting photos from Tasmania. Your island has an extraordinary variety of landscapes for its size, and your photos make me wish to go visit one day. Thanks again.

great shot