Sunrise over Mesquite Flat

Super photograph.Contrast, graphic and ligh are perfect.Congrats.I will visite again for rating.Best wishes.BoraBenic

8/8! Excellent! Regards, Ivana

Brad, the soft light really makes mystical atmosphere, the graceful curves play give such a nice feel as well as poetry some so relaxed & carefree, another elegant piece of B/W!!! Best regards

Thank you Bora, Ivana, Richard, for your supports to this image...!

When I try to adjust the brightness/darkness a tiny bit on this photo, the feeling of the image changes drastically. I am still trying to find the optimum level.

Brad, fantastic capture. Composition,exposure and tone are your hallmarks which none can imitate. You reach the hearts of viewers.

Another of your great dune photos, Excellent!

Thank you A.K. and First for your kind visits and supports to this image!

I like the smooth light and the subtile shades of gray...my eyes follow the curvy and zig-zag of the dune's top...it should have been something to get there and record that image...a wonderful experience you share here....

Thank you, Laurent, for your very nice comments! I deeply appreciate your time and those kind words.

Thanks for your visits and comments!

Brad... I'm not sure it could get better. This is exquisite... Mike

 

Brad, I think you have the contrast about right. Ridges on the shadow side of the dunes show well. Great Job.

Excellent work - so beautiful. Cheers, LKV.

Thank you all for your kind supports to this photo!

Very dramatic and interesting image, Brad.

A fantastic black and white landscape... The composition is amazing.... The color tones and light fits this shoot perfect... Excellent work....

 

All the best, Jill

Beautifully done! Regards, LInda

Thank you all for your kind supports to this image!

Stunning. Just beautiful and so simple.

Thanks, Susan, for stopping by! Appreciated!

Again, this is superb. The many undulating forms and the strong contrast between light areas and dark areas make for a great image. I also like the dark upper portion of the image -- it helps to keep the viewer's eyes on the main subject.

Wonderful shot Brad. great contrast and shapes. very nicely composed. Can I see the original version also with colors and more dynamic range...?

Thank you, Stephen, for taking your time to visit and leave your very kind comment to this photo! appreciated!

 

Thank you, Pankaj, for visiting! I am afraid there is no color version of this image. I shot on monochrome mode (in my DSLR) from the beginning. Many advise me against it because I sacrifice dynamic range by doing so... but I find myself just keep doing this practice.

Wow,,especially in large,,,where i can crop top and make a kind of sand-dune-abstract,,makes it more powerfull,,,imo,,n

Thank you, Niels, for your kind comment! Viewers' suggestions and opinions are very valuable for my photography. Sometimes I get unexpectedly great image when improved based on viewer's suggestion. I will try your cropping idea...!