Mojave Heat

Ryan Ranch in the Mojave Desert at 4:30 PM. This adobe ruin is located

in the Joshua Tree National Park in California.

Very nice work Leo. Curious to know if this is a blended image. I am quite impressed with the mood you have set, the heat looks oppressive!

Yes it is blended and is in fact also part HDR. It was the only way to control the dynamic range presented.

Awesome shot. Well conceived and well executed. Kudos...Lefty

I've been looking at this one for some time and while I like your foreground very much, it's nicely composed and worked out very good, I think there is some competition here beteen that foreground and that overwhelming sun which draws a ot of attention. In fact a bit too much for me.

What I wanted to convey here was extreme heat that the desert can produce and even though it wasn't that hot this time of year. I have a tendency to dramatize my images at times and this is definitely one of them. I think this conveys what I wanted to, "heat", and it will not be to everyone liking but I am happy with it. As always Ton, you comments are true to your beliefs and I respect that and I do appreciate them.

I like this shot a lot. If there is competition, (yes, may be it is too cluttered - the foreground the barren branch, the sun) I think the overall effect is esthetic enough to my taste. Best regards.

Very Unique and Interesting aproach.... Like the contrast, lighting and tones... Outstanding and Original B&W Composition!!! Well Done!