The Red Wall Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the view in front of Glen Helen Lodge (approx. 110km west of Alice Springs). It was taken in the morning and a very cold wind was blowing which explains the clear light.

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Ceci est la vue devant le Glen Helen Lodge (env. 110km à l'ouest d'Alice Springs). Un vent très froid soufflait ce qu'il explique la lumière dégagée.

Muse, sleon, johnfreeman, parbo, Dyerco, bertolucci, alainh, pasternak, Photo65Net, PixelTerror, feather has marked this note useful

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pablominto (40634) 2008-03-27 13:00

Hello Nikki,
Beautiful and eye-catching colour palette!
The colours combine well in this attractive landscape image, and I like the distinct layers in the composition...
The strong blue sky makes a great topping!
Greetings,
Pablo -

P-S-I-G (24482) 2008-03-27 13:02

Salut Nikki,
De belles couleurs associées et une agréable lumière. Très bonne photo de paysage.
Amicalement,
Fabrice

Cormac (26449) 2008-03-27 13:04

Wow, the colour in this is amazing! Such a contrast between the red rocks, the yellow/green grass and the blue sky - it makes for a very attractive combination. The composition gives us a very nicely layered view too, almost abstract. Well done!

sleon (9352) 2008-03-27 13:30

Hi Nikki
The trees here help to give us an idea of the scale of this cliff. And the three bands of single colour make for an eyecatching shot. Still waiting for spring here, this image transports me to another world!
Have a nice evening, Susanna

velocista (881) 2008-03-27 14:09

olá,
a very beautiful place!colours and pov are very good. congratulations
pedro almeida

gilou530 (35204) 2008-03-27 14:28

salut nikki
un endroit célébre d'australie avec des couleurs polarisées superbes, cette photo est un rêve pour moi qui j'espére qu'un jour ce réalisera, merci de m'avoir fait rêver quelques instants
amitiés
gilbert

xavshot (62409) 2008-03-27 15:38

Bonsoir Nikki
jolie compo de cette photo en couche de couleurs successives. Le contraste des teintes apportent beaucoup de relief. C'est une belle photo... prise dans un beau mais lointain pays ;o)
amicalement
Xavier

barrufeto_77 (25807) 2008-03-27 15:40

Hola Nikki.

Estupendos colores en la foto si señor. Además, este rojo tan marcado haciendo de "separación" realmente está genial

Un saludo, oscar
PD: 4...

johnfreeman (2222) 2008-03-27 16:28

Hi Nikki,
The colour of the cliff here is really astonishing, sandwiched between the deep blue of the sky and the more delicate greens and yellows of the vegetation. The bands of different colours create a very appealing composition, while the crystalline quality of the light and the long shadows make the whole landscape resonate.
Very nice work.
John

gneufeld (15169) 2008-03-27 16:52

Hi Nikki,
Wow, I love the vivid and vibrant colors of that red wall. Great details and very well seen. The polarizer helped to draw out the deep blue sky. TFS. Gerald

daddo (11350) 2008-03-27 17:28

Hi Nikki. I envy you for experiencing such clear skies on your visit. i was most unlucky on my trip to Darwin- the coldest week on record, with grey skies to boot.Wonderful colours, vibrant light, spectacular topography. You have captured the spirit of the place. Regards. Klaudio.

Matthew-Watt (4463) 2008-03-27 17:55

Hello Nikki,

I have seen this facade photographed many times, it is such a commanding sight. The contrast you demonstrate between the cloudless sky and ancient rock is delightful. I would suggest more sky for balance, but your crop is modern and works well. Perhaps the infusion of more colours would detract from the landscape. The white gums that dot the base of the cliff are a good indication of the height of this natural wall. Congratulations! Kind regards,

Matt

parbo (10970) 2008-03-27 19:22

Salut Nikki,

"Red wall" is really very attractive in your photo and you saw it cleverly. I like also front part of scene the green part at foreground and clear blue sky a lot too. Congratulations.

Amicalement,

Ertugrul

skippy007 (7047) 2008-03-27 21:49

Hello Nikki,
Beautiful and vibrant colours contrast well against the blue sky. I have never seen this place but the trees in the FG gives an indication of the enormity of it.
Well captured
Regards
Santo

Dyerco (9070) 2008-03-27 21:55

Hi Nikki
The colours are wonderfully rich and provide interesting layers to look at. The polarizer did fade a bit in the right but all in all a great shot.
Phil

coco (27848) 2008-03-27 23:46

Hola Nikki.

Preciosos los colores de la foto y su tan frontal como sencilla composición.

Buen trabajo.
Carlos.

cbrman (18847) 2008-03-28 0:12

Hello Nikki,

Des blocs de couleurs qui sont très bien plaçés. J'aime bien cette succession de lignes de couleurs qui vont du bleu au vert. Il manque peut-être un point d'accroche dans cette image.
A+

Dominique

Muse (30993) 2008-03-28 1:28

Bonsoir Nikki,
Des couleurs magnifiques pour un décor de rêve. Un site vraiment impressionnant et une très belle lumière. Tout bon cadrage pour une super compo!
Excellente soirée,
Denise

bertolucci (11976) 2008-03-28 2:44

Hi Nikki, what a nice rendition of this fascinating landscape! The low light works wonders here and I dig the textures and colours too. Beautiful work.
Have a fine WE,
Bert

alainh (35367) 2008-03-28 2:46

bonjour Nilli
une superbe image pour du Nikon !! je dis ça à la Nikoniste integriste !! plus serieusement, un coin dejà visité sur TE, mais que j'aimerais voir un jour de mes propres yeux. les couleurs et les formes sont hallucinantes.
Bonne journée à tous quatres !!
amicalement
alain

kschanna (6) 2008-03-28 4:01

Hello Nikki,

A much awaited shot from you. The colors are fascinating, showing the heart of Australia. Brilliant composition, the contrast between the red and the blue is simply breathtaking.

TFS
Kamran

pasternak (13324) 2008-03-28 4:57

Excellent transition of colours here, Nikki, your personal "signature" is clearly visible here...

Cheers
Alexander

Cricri (43092) 2008-03-28 14:16

Bonsoir Nikki,
Toujours impressionnant et presque iréaliste ces rochers rouges bien resorti par un bleu sublime et les arbres vert, un endroit qui donne envie de voir de plus prés..
Bon week end
cricri

Bartleby (4880) 2008-03-28 16:13

Salut Nikki,
on retrouve bien les couleurs australiennes! Un beau mur rouge...et vert aussi. Manque plus que le beige du sable et le décor est complet. J'y retournerais bien un de ces quatre....
Amicalement
Philippe

macondo (13107) 2008-03-29 0:41

Hi Nikki.
I have been to this spot, although it was about 20 years ago. Your photo, with its incredible red rock face against the deep blue of the sky, reminds me of the trip I made. I think you've taken a pretty 'flat' scene here and made something impressive out of it by really using contrast and sharpness to show this ancient rockface and all its folds and indentations. The long shadows break up the arid foreground. The proportions of the composition are very pleasing.
Regards,
Andrew
PS I won't say ANYTHING about the Dees.

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-03-29 2:53

Salut Nikki,
Très sympa cette compo.
J'aime bien l'équilibre chromatique que tu as trouvé ici, avec le vert, le rouge et le bleu.
C'est excellent, plaisant à l'oeil, d'autant plus que ces couleurs sont bien saturées.
Bonne journée,
JB.

PixelTerror (86088) 2008-03-29 6:29

G'Day Nikki !
Une vraie vue Nikkienne, un beau paysage d'outback, des contrastes qui dechirent et tout ce rouge symbole de desir profond refoule, I like this Nikkionade a lot ;-)
Au fait, pourquoi t'es pas nee Chinoise ???
Bizzz JY

donluicu (23927) 2008-03-29 7:27

salut miss
belle prise, jolies couleurs, belles strates...
le d-lighting s'en sort bien :-)

ciao

marietom (31924) 2008-03-30 2:12

Salut Nikki,

Jolis étages de couleurs bien différentes, c'est bien vu, j'aime !
Bonnes vacances fin avril, alors !
Marie

feather (49860) 2008-03-31 7:46

The colours are stunning. Unless you saturated different colours separately the paler grass would testify that these colours are natural. Beautiful!
Kath

capthaddock (28640) 2008-04-13 14:42

it may be just a cliff, but what a blend of eye popping saturated (but totally natural) colour, the contrast of the deep blues with the red and green is fab.

(I may have a brief stopover in Darwin in July, I'm trying to combine south Pacific islands with Indonesia, a stopover in Darwin seems unavoidable, the airfare estimates are SOO expensive though.)

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, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Australia - Red Centre [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-27 12:54