sahara sands Photo

Photographer’s Note

On the big sand dunes about half an hour from the town of ghadames near the algerian and tunisian borders. i was there for sunset and views for miles from the top of the dunes where magic

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Tinaky (25) 2007-09-17 16:49

Hi Ryan,
This is an impressive picture that is appealing to the eye. I like the contrast of the shadow in the sand dune and the smoothness of the untouched sand which makes me want to run around barefoot!
Nice job, Tina

Wandering_Dan (3219) 2007-09-21 7:01

Hello, Ryan -

There is a nice contrast here between the blue sky and the ochre sand, with the strong shadow adding interest. Good crisp lines on the sand, too. But I wish you hadn't shot into the sun, though. The whiteout area forces the eye to go there, but there's nothing to see (except lens flare). It also kills the flat area behind the dune which might have added another contrasting shape.

I'm afraid you'll have to go back and do it again. :-)