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Walpa Gorge Walk


Walpa Gorge Walk
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Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2863 W: 78 N: 4823] (19175)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-20
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 350 D, Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: 2007/06 Singapore, Australia
Date Submitted: 2008-04-21 23:47
Viewed: 551
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kata Tjuta - Walpa Gorge Walk

Located in in the southern part of the Northern Territory Kata Tjuta is a group of rock formations (also known as The Olgas). 36 domes are composed in the landscape, the highest of it approximately 546 m above the surrounding plain. The Walpa Gorge (Walpa means windy) is a desert refuge for plants and animals.

The light difference between the left black side and right sunny side is extreme. We all had always problems with the eyes when looking from one side to the other. For the tour you need about 2 hours, when taking pictures 3 hours :-)

From Barbara Tjikatu:
We learnt from our grandmothers and grandfathers and their generation. We learnt well and we have not forgotten. We've learnt from the old people of this place, and we'll always keep the Tjukurpa in our hearts and minds. We know this place - we are ninit, knowledgeable.

first remark: Tjukurpa is pronounced like "chook-orr-par"
second remark: Tjukurpa is very often wrong translated to dreamtime. Tjukurpa is real, not imaginary or fleeting

Exposure Time: 1/250
F-Stop: f/10.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 20/1 mm

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7173 W: 436 N: 9762] (49816)
  • [2008-04-22 0:02]

Bonjour Achim,
voici une photo dans lesquelles les ce V fait un bon gaphisme, el enserre un joli bleu bien garni de nuages est deux versants différement exposés.
Bien vu et bien réalisé.
Regards.
daniel.

Very fine composition Achim, I like a lot the light-shade game against the "V" of the sky. well done, compliments!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

Hallo lieber Achim,
Tolle Szene, perfekt gestaltet und photographiert. Wunderbares Spiel mit Licht und Schatten und sehr gute Informationen.
Danke schoen und
mfg
MESUT ILGIM

Hi Achim

Would you believe I have never been here? I like the symmetry between the dark section at left & the well lit red section at right. Well composed with good colour & striking light contrasts. Tfs!

Hi Achim,
Fantastic impression for this place with beautiful colours. The composition is spectacular and effective, timeless and romantic atmosphere, Very well done! Have a nice day
George

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9330 W: 445 N: 14701] (51623)
  • [2008-04-22 4:05]

fine photo, I like the contrast Achim,
the scene is fine shadow and light in the good composition, fine photojob here, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

Hi Achim,
Beautiful place and excellent composition. Very good strong colors, the darkly blue colour of sky pleases to me particularly. Beautiful clouds.
Georg

Hello Achim. Very nice capture of the V shaped rock with light and shadow contrast. The exposed side has excellent texture and contrast against the beautiful sky. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Hallo Achim,
The contrast between these rocks of the right illuminated by the Sun and those of the left side totally dark inside the shades is very strong and I think that they give much personality to the photo.
The colors have a few warm tones and the sky have a deep blue, which increases the graphism of your composition.
I like.
Friendly regards,
Josep

Achim, c'est très fort comme résultat avec les deux rochers l'un éclairé et l'autre pas et, au milieu, ce ciel qui tranche d'un bleu profond.
Jacques

Hallo Achim,
diese starke Kontrast mit den Texturen vom Fels ist sehr beeindruckend. Ob des starken Schattens bin ich noch unentschlossen, er hat eine intensive Wirkung, verbirgt allerdings auch viel. Der Himmel durch den Keil gibt das grandiose Finale.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hello Achim,
Very curious this place, the exposition was difficult but you have well managed this.
Regards

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4632 W: 120 N: 429] (40749)
  • [2008-04-22 23:32]

Hi Achim,
You had great travel, fantastic Australian wild nature. Good informations and interesting photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5114 W: 56 N: 7203] (23065)
  • [2008-04-23 0:28]

Hi Achim,
Great capture of these impressive rock formations. I like very much the contrast between the warm colour on the right and the shadow part on the left hand side. Nice to see the blue sky in a kind of V-shape in the centre. Very well done and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

WOW,
what a contrast, what colors! The composition almost is supressed by this mighty first impression, but than the little tree appears against that red wall and places a new accent to this image.
Great one!
Peter

Hello Achim, These of Olgas particularly that to light red ground generates a fort impacts visual of share its opposition with that quite black, and under this sky which is used as background contrast are perceived with force, sincerely...................Bonjour Achim, Ces d'Olgas particulièrement celui éclairer de terre rouge génère un fort impacte visuel de part son opposition avec celui bien noir, et sous ce ciel qui sert de toile de fond les contraste sont perçue avec force, bien amicalement

Bonjour Achim,
Un incroyable jeux d'ombres et de lumières!
Super composition bien réalisée, j'aime beaucoup.
Amitiés.
max

How to play and create beautiful images with nature and skill in photograph, well done Achim, compliments, imple and fascinating image.
Ciao
Vinicio

Hi, Achil. The contrast between the left and right sides is stunning. They look like two different worlds. The V formed by the two sides is an excellent feature in your composition. It opens onto the sky which is another very good source of contrast. Amazing light.

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3305 W: 0 N: 6463] (22620)
  • [2008-04-24 11:30]

Hallo Achim!
Ein bemerkenswertes Foto - in jeder Hinsicht! Aufbau, Farben, Szenerie ... alles ist außergewöhnlich - insbesondere auch die irgendwie geheimnisvolle Stimmung. Ein tolles Bild!
Grüße aus dem sonnigen Westfalen!
Frank

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4874 W: 93 N: 3789] (24868)
  • [2008-04-24 23:07]

The light is dark and the contrast between light and shadow extrem, but it works... And there is a strong graphic impact. Then...
Stéphane

Hello Achim
A strong light/shade contrast on the rock formation which are creating a V shape. A simple and minimalistic compo but efficient one!
Cheers
Marilyn

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3605 W: 226 N: 4778] (15209)
  • [2008-04-25 16:04]

Hi Achim,
You framed a lovely composition here; the V of the red rock contrast well with the blue & white triangle of sky. Great note, you really do get around.
HLJ, Pat

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  • Hellas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 811 W: 123 N: 738] (3882)
  • [2008-05-04 22:47]

Hi Achim,
the framing with the V-shape is amazing! The contrasts are great and the handling of the light also very well done! What to say about the original colours!
Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Athanasios.

Hi Achim
Nice symmetry between the dark and light rocks. Beautiful POV and colours.
All the best and have a nice week
Aires

Hi Achim,

The Walpa Gorge is impressive. Two diagonal lines aiming toward the sky are assets to the composition. The light is bringing out the colors of the right side of the gorge and hiding in the shadow the left side. The subject is well framed. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Hi Achim,
Nice composition with a big V, beautiful colours, well taken.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4792 W: 166 N: 7340] (23874)
  • [2008-05-09 0:35]

Hello Achim
From your posts, we learn & see so much of our world. I like the symmetry between the totally dark rock on the left & the well lit up red section at right. Amazing light contrast, which you've composed so well to show. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

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