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yquem46 (32263) 2012-04-29 9:26

Hi Rosemary
A nice landscape so typical of the dunes in Namibia, even if I've never seen them with my own eyes
At the threshold of color saturation for my personal taste
I like the light taken in the yellow bushes at FG
A very good one
Have a nice sunday evening
Patrick

corjan3 (1879) 2012-04-29 9:38

Hello Rosemary,
I have been sitting here "judging" (look who is talking) this fabulous image for quite some time. You show how breaking a "rule" can be very justified by the placing of the dead acacia tree in the middle which works very well, probably also because of the good positioning of the second one in the left MG. With the short focal length combined with the horizon and the position of the clouds, you have a slight fish-eye effect here which is very pleasing as are the great DOF and the wonderful colours. And I want to show this to some sceptics who doubted that the desert sand can be so red. Another gem from the eye of an artist.
Neels

Royaldevon (17791) 2012-04-29 10:59

Hello Rosemary,

This is very 'striking', whether it be the posted shot or the w/s, they each carry the drama of positioning, of environment and of colour. Yes, the w/s is the better of the two but that shows how very good that one is, as this is still attractive.
The tree, though very central, because of its outstetched, almost symmetrical branches and the well positioned, second tree, works perfectly. You have a wonderful light and excellent dof.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

COSTANTINO (42746) 2012-04-29 11:34

Hello
this shot is spectacular and dynamic
shot with great sharpness and lightness
strong scenery with the tree in the
middle and its branches trying
to touch the sky
perfectly executed
regards
have a nice new week
Costantino

mauro61 (52527) 2012-04-29 12:48

ciao Rosemary,
gli splendidi colori di questo paese ottimamente riportati nel tuo scatto con una grande inquadratura.
Brava nel gestire la luce e nel rendere di una bellezza unica la tua foto,
buona serata
maurizio

tyro (13073) 2012-04-29 14:19

Hello Rosemary,

By posting your workshop file too, you have given us two beautiful photographs for the price of one!

It was obviously intended by you that the workshop picture should be the definitive one and the lighting in that is no doubt nearer to the truth than this yet both are wonderfully striking pictures.

The colours are vibrant and well saturated but having learned from you about Namibian skies and sand dunes, I suspect they are not oversaturated at all.

The composition is superb and the branches of the stark acacia tree do indeed stretch out as if either to attack or embrace you - I'm not sure which!

Lovely strong contrasts and, as always, impeccable sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

prasun984 (5590) 2012-04-29 22:52

HI Rosemary,
Fantastic landscape with brilliant details.Very nice sharpness and ligthning.Very nice POV.TFS

Have a nice day,
PRASUN

ifege (9430) 2012-04-30 4:25

Ah!!! One of your best Rosemary. Superb use of the silhouette and fabulous colur in both the foreground and background. Love it!
cheers
Ian

patdeph (35738) 2012-04-30 8:53

hello Rosemary
Wooow, the strong colors are splendid,emphsasized by a wonderful warm light.I love this tree and the way it's spreading its branches on the whole width of the photo, and there is an incredible sensation of relief on the grasses of the foreground.Excellent!
Regards
Pascale

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-04-30 13:41

hi Rosemary..

Wow!!! for sure your shot had a very strong feeling..excellent colors and light! i really like the tree and the brunches in the frame in this position..clairyt & sharpness are splendid as usual we found in your gallery..very well done

Best regards..Yiannis

emka (58140) 2012-04-30 23:44

Hi Rosemary, Indeed, the WS photo looks brighter. Amazing landscape in Sossusvlei. What strong contrasting colours here. Creative composition with the dark branches against blue sky and red dunes. The addition of grasses makes this shot special.
I am looking forward to seeing this. But I must wait spome months still..
Warm regrads

MAlgo

Glint (5573) 2012-05-01 3:59

Hello Rosemary,
I absolutely love this! Your low pov is just right to give us a sense of you being there (almost) under the acacia tree. I like that this breaks the composition rule of thirds by the central placing of the tree and its spreading branches.It is as if the tree is generously inviting us to admire and enjoy such a stunning landscape.I like the saturated colours here as they make me think of illustrations in children's books. What child could fail to be fascinated by such a picture?
bset regards,
Bev

PecoBud (3778) 2012-05-01 13:43

Hi Rosemary, thank you for you instructions on my last post. It gives me direction and focus when given good information. I wish at the time I even knew what RAW format was, and I'm still learning about everything.

I love this photo, so crisp and clear, with superb and stunning colors and your light control is excellent. I am marking this now as my favorite. Great Job Rosemary!!

TFS...........Your Friend from California...........Buddy

jimkil (1664) 2012-05-03 13:29

Hello Rosemary
Just wonderful, using the top of the tree to cut a V into the composition shows great eye, strong colours which are bold and dynamic to the scene, I prefer this to the ws, just because the darker get more impact.
Your very good photographer, keep on going ;-)
Jim

notrap (4688) 2012-05-06 11:49

Hello Rosemary,
this is the one I like most out of your photos I have seen so far. This one and not the workshop!
Congratulations,
Elvira

jmdias (45790) 2012-06-03 9:57

rosemary

the colors of this image are amazing by themselves but the inclusion of the nude tree created a precious graphism. marvelous image, full of beauty, color and poetry. TFS.

hugs

jorge