Photographer’s Note
This is the second in a series of shots about the Laguna de Sayula in Jalisco, Mexico. I posted the first image two days ago and have a few more to go.
For this photo, I'm facing south, with the sun rising to my left. In the foreground are grasses and vegetation that form part of a wetlands ecosystem. Most of this year this lakebed is dry, but occasionally in the summer and other rainy times, enough water accumulates here.
In the distant background is the peak of the Nevado de Colima, not an active volcano in recent memory -- although its neighboring twin, not visible in this shot, is Mexico's most active volcano.
There's a blog (in Spanish) where people exchange information on climbing this peak.
I've also posted a black-and-white version of this shot on my TL site. I would love to hear your thoughts on either version.
What I really want to do with this image is add a black border around it, but I lack the PP tools for this. If anyone wishes to take a shot at it, you're more than welcome!
Also, this one's for Signore Ferraris, who loves open spaces.
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fulvio52
(8314) 2007-04-07 16:46
Keep them coming, buddy!
Wonderful scenery, I particularly like those lovely soft colors and... the end of your note! Thanks man, I appreciate.
I also checked out your B&W version, which is perhaps a little on the pale side in my own opinion. Now, don't take it for granted... I dunno jack about B&W! Out of Ansel Adams' and Man Ray's work, and those old Western movies I'm completely lost, so... I'm really not the most qualified to judge. By far NOT!
Once again : a fine shot! It might look empty but I know there's an invisible awful lot behind it.
A big hug,
Fulvio.
Mikos
(4324) 2007-04-10 9:18
Hola otra vez!
Hey by your mexican pictures one can feel you were very very inspired! Again great sense of depth José, it is one of the greatest values of the image, but obviously not the only one! I love the perspective you have chosen, enhances the view of this interesting place, and the soft shades shown on your image!
I am willing to go to Mexico soon ays!
Cheers my friend!
Miguel
Photo Information
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Copyright: Jose Rodriguez (calimex)
(1029) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2007-03-30
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P92
- Exposure: f/2.8, 1/160 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Laguna de Sayula - Mexico [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-04-07 13:53
Discussions
- To fulvio52: my pale photograph (2)
by calimex, last updated 2007-04-08 06:21 - To Mikos: depth (1)
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