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Copyright: Lee Marshall (litiancai) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 23 W: 0 N: 24] (86)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-04
Camera: CANON EOS 40 D, Sigma 24 - 70 mm EX DG Macro
Exposure: f/25.0, 1/13 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-07 11:15
Viewed: 164
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A misty/ dusty and cold morning in Xinjiang Province near the Bezeklik Caves. This picture was taken at around 7am in the middle of the Flaming Mountains near Turpan on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert.
The Flaming Mountains are renowned as being the hottest place in China during the summer, and most of the region is below sea level. The second lowest place on earth is nearby at -154m elevation, but sadly during my stay in Xinjiang we experianced more dust, sand and wind than heat. An amazing place to visit though, and I recommend it to anyone.
I've had trouble deciding the best way to present this picture and after having experimented with many things in photoshop, I keep deciding the original is the best version. Anyone who wishes to give me a workshop on bringing it to life a little more would be appreciated!
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Howdy Lee!
Good take. Fantastic lightness. Original capture.
Cheers!

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1843 W: 163 N: 1817] (7896)
  • [2008-05-07 21:53]

Hi Lee, It is certainly a forbidding place. Your notes describe somewhere i have not heard of previously. Interesting that it is below sealevel, most unusual. TFS. Murray.

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4678 W: 83 N: 3649] (23568)
  • [2008-05-08 0:20]

Not an usual post in a starting gallery. Sounds your following posts should be original and inspired... Will check that out...
Whatever, there is a mood here. Nothing but a mood and that's what I appreciate. The off-centering was important to have the effectiveness. Well seen.
Stéphane
PS : And welcome on TE.

Hi Lee
The mist and dust have provided a dramatic backdrop and the details on the tree stump have helped create an interesting composition. Your notes describe somewhere I have never heard of before. Thank you,
Marlene

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