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Mike,

Thanks for the interest in my photo.  I like your black & white treatment of it very much.  It really brings out the texture of the sand and adds visual movement. 

Thank you, Trisha!  I greatly appreciate the comment.

Tim, you should really call this "The blizzard of March 21st, 2008 #9" to distinguish it from all the other blizzards we had last winter season. :-)  Seriously, I really enjoy this photo, and your photography in general.  As with this photo, your choice of subject matter, light and composition create an image that touches a person deeper than our intellect.&

I like the colors and tones of this image, but the crisp lines and detail in the foreground footprints don't seem to fit and distract my eye from the figure

Very effective composition. The white sky takes a bit away from the picture, but without "movie-set" lighting what else can a photographer do?

Might have greater impact if Ivan were larger in the frame

I think the arrangement and orientation of the "visible" rocks are what distinguish this photo. They seems to guide my eyes through the photo in a peaceful way. Really one of many good photos in your portfolio. I particularly like the "Painted Desert Abstract".

A very beautiful image. I'd be interested to know what filters were used. In particular, were any graduated ND filters used to balance the foreground light with the sunlight streaming through the top of the image. Again, great shot.

I'm not sure this photograph would be improved by moving the boys higher in the frame. For me the subject of the picture is the subtle texture and complimentary colors of the wall. The boys help give the picture scale and their placement draws attention to line between the two colors. This is a wonderful shot.

I wouldn't crop the sun out of the frame. For me, the bright ball of sun and bright side of the bus make a connection that gives the photo energy.

Very nice. Leaving the trees dark emphasizes the mountain and the circle it and it's reflection form at the center of the image.