Mt Sonder Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Mt Sonder (1380m) is at the end of the Larapinta Trail which starts in Alice Springs, 224km away. The walk takes about 5 days (I didn't do it ;-)). This lookout is right near Glen Helen Resort.

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Mt Sonder (1380m) se trouve au bout du Larapinta Trail qui commence à Alice Springs 224km plus loin. La randonnée dure 5 jours (je ne l'ai pas fait ;-)). Ce point de vue est près de Glen Helen Resort.

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dkeus31 (26160) 2007-11-15 11:29

bonsoir Nikki,
attention, avec ce paysage a forte connotation rouge, j'entend déjà certains parler d'une reconversion, ou plutôt d'un égarement ;o)
cela crée au moins un beau tableau bien coloré.
bonne soirée
didier

avene (10944) 2007-11-15 11:34

oh what a breathtaking scene! I almost feel the whooshing wind in my face, exactly what I'd need after a way too long day in the office. love the colours and details in this shot. is that a rock formation in the upper right part? looks like a fin of some fosilised animal :) great shot, thanks for sharing.
best,
Kristine

xavshot (62349) 2007-11-15 11:38

Bonsoir Nikki
très belle couleur et belle sensation d'espace dans cette photo. Le POV au peu au-dessus et la profondeur de champ ajoutent à cette impression. J'aime beaucoup.
amicalement
Xavier

ptibelo (2962) 2007-11-15 11:56

Magnifique palette de couleures, un paysage très agréable à regarder..une belle netteté permet d'admirer la chaine de montagnes.
JMarie

jackart (5558) 2007-11-15 11:58

Hello Nikki!

Amazing landscape. Great exposure, colors and contrast. This red ground looks absolutely fantastic. Very good POV and framing.

Regards
Jacek

Dpbours (220) 2007-11-15 12:07

Hi Nikki,

The colours are just wonderful. The red earth doesn't seem to only be for Africa. The same intense red can be found here. Together with the polarized blue sky a great combination!

Greetings,
Dennis

gneufeld (15169) 2007-11-15 13:34

Hi Nikki,
A very pleasing shot with stunning colors and great contrasts in perfect light. Very well seen and shared. Gerald

barrufeto_77 (25745) 2007-11-15 14:23

Hola Nikki.

Buenísima. Por lo que veo te has apuntado a la moda de Toni de sacar fotos del desierto australiano hehehehehe.

Como sus fotos, bonitos colores, sobretodo ese color rojizo.

Un saludote!
PD: 40 millores por Casillas....vendemos?

toni_al (15430) 2007-11-15 14:44

Très belle image d'une journée pas terrible, la moins bonne des ces vacances. mais j'apprecie de voir un paysage que je n'avais pas vu sur le moment.
Un petit WS a la sauce toni_al

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Matthew-Watt (4463) 2007-11-15 14:51

Hello Nikki,

Your images of Australia's arid heart are always impressive, this series is delightful and brings back countless memories of my time in the area. I am not sure if i did see Mt. Sonder, the closest I got to it was Hermansberg community or Finke River? Nevertheless, the contrasts in this image are remarkable and provide a wonderous example of the landforms which dot this desolate yet uniquely stunning region of the NT.

Matt

RSK (34) 2007-11-15 16:07

Hi Nikki,well you certainly captured this terrain,with this lovely composition,looks like not too many people live around there? Wonderful blend of colors.

Ron

fulvio52 (8314) 2007-11-15 16:14

Hi Nikki,
how wonderful!
So, these are the outbacks... I definitely ought to get my butt out there at some point. Those blues and reds are yummie for my own taste!
Awesome composition, huge depth of field, great job.
Ciao,
Fulvio.

daddo (11328) 2007-11-15 17:13

hi Nikki. Albert Namatjira lives again in this incredible landscape. You have captured the colours and the spirit of the place.Beautiful work. My compliments. Klaudio.

InasiaJones (20102) 2007-11-15 22:04

Nikki! Mes compliments!...

Quite a nice shot! Dès le départ, on est intrigué par ces couleurs inhabituelles, cette terre rouge, ses touffes de végétation claire, ces arbres éparpillés semblables à des brocolis...

Puis la montagne en background, elle aussi d'une couleur étonnante et aux formes multiples, rajoute la touche finale à un paysage déjà exotique.

L'Australie me fascine de plus en plus et c'est à force de voir des photos comme les tiennes qu'à un moment donné, on se retrouve à l'aéroport avec un billet en poche, direction "Land down under"...

Superbe!

André

cbrman (18802) 2007-11-15 22:34

Hello Nikki,

Ces décors australiens font rêver ! le couleurs ocres sont vraiment très belles. Il ne doit pas être façile de ranger l'appareil photo lorsqu'on voyage dans des paysages pareils ! Superbe et dépaysant !
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

PixelTerror (86058) 2007-11-16 1:24

Salut Nikki,
Aaaaaah que je t'aime quand tu postes ces belles photos pleines de rouge :-)))
En fait je commence a realiser deux choses, pourquoi tu as quitte l'Australie et pourquoi j'ai tant aime ton pays... si j'etais Mr Canon je transfererais mon siege social a Alice Springs !
Blague a part c'est tres chouette comme paysage, la magie du NT se retrouve dans ces tons, et j'aime bien aussi la Floydianisation a la Toni.
Bizzzz, JY

stefanocer (10404) 2007-11-16 7:28

What a fantasic colours in this nice panorama Nikki , compliments .
Stefano.

chawax (5949) 2007-11-16 10:18

Belle composition. La succession des rangées d'arbre apporte beaucoup de profondeur à la photo. Les couleurs sont agréables également.

bibiweb (8) 2007-11-16 11:48

Salut Nikki,
En fait, dans cette image il y a joli mélange de jaunes et de rouges (avec quelques autres couleurs en plus). Comme quoi les deux mondes peuvent coexister... mais ça, on le savait déjà! ;o)
Les paysages ici sont vraiment incroyables et plus je vois vos photos, plus je me dis que je vais devoir aller y faire un tour avant que le prix du kérosène ne devienne prohibitif. Personnellement, je préfère ta version à celle de Toni qui est trop saturé à mon goût.
Bon week-end.
Bibi

vincz (19039) 2007-11-17 1:20

Fantastic colours, a dreamy lanscape. I love the mix of blue in the sky, yellow and red on the ground.

melmcree (2261) 2007-11-17 9:00

Hello Nikki,

This place seems so harsh of an environment is amazing anything can survive there. I really like your blue sky and how it contrasts with the red dirt. Those Hoya Polarizer works very well doesn't it. I really love mine.

Have a great weekend,

Mel

jwmunro (6571) 2007-11-18 10:43

Hello Nikki -

Wow, what colors! I am amazed at the different tones of color in this image. I am assuming from the shadows that this is late in the day and you selected a perfect scene to demonstrate how getting out at the right time can enhance an image. Every thing is spot on the money. Well done!!

Thank you for sharing.

John

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-11-20 2:49

Re,
Ici ce que j'aime beaucoup, c'est le mélange des couleurs.
Très beau paysage.
Bonne journée.
Igor

pboehringer (770) 2007-11-25 19:01

Nikki,
Australia has always had a certain fascination for me and in my wildest dreams I end up there although I never dreamed of such a beautiful landscape as this here that you're presenting in bright and luxious, almost oversaturated colors. Your image reminds me somewhat my own post from Painted Hills that you critiqued recently and did also a WS. Contrary to mine this doesn't need a WS! :-)
Regards, Peter

steliosk (4784) 2007-12-03 4:40

Lovely shot with great colours, the workshop is useful though, as your original scene lacks of contrast.

Regards
Stelios

robsz (741) 2008-03-04 4:48

Hi Nikki, great representation of the aussie outback, well controled exposure with the polarizer and nice depth of field, extending all the way to the mountains. Living in the city, I'm always glad to be reminded of our beautiful outback.
Cheers,
Rob.

wishlist (4133) 2008-07-05 13:51

Hello Nikki,
you have a wonderful gallery, full of beautiful pictures, I really like your style.
The view you are showing us, with this picture, is simply breathtaking. I really like the sense of vastity and solitude of this land that you managed to bring in, in such perfect way. The different colours of the earth are well contrasted by the blue of the sky, and the presence of the Mt in the bg gives to the compo a beautiful 3D effect. I like it!
Thanks very much for sharing it and regards,

Igor

Photo Information

Copyright: Nikki Francis (cherryripe) (18973)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-19
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D50, Nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 G ED AF-S VR, Hoya Circular Polarizer 72mm
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Australia - Red Centre [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-15 11:23