Death and beauty Photo

Photographer’s Note

So beautiful and so dangerous, this dry place conceals life although the medium is hostile, insects and reptiles are the hosts of the place.

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ariane (24) 2006-05-14 15:13

Very very very true, well done.
A

jarkko (1169) 2006-05-14 15:21

Hi Christian! This is just great shot, it looks like a drawing..

see you,
Jarkko

pilpel-adom (3016) 2006-05-14 15:32

Great flat perspectiev you got here, Chris! The vivid colors combined with the play of shadow and light is so intense, especially with the blue skies as an additional contrast.
Well done!
Chen

Emmie76 (2009) 2006-05-14 15:34

Bonsoir Christian,
Ce jeu d'ombre et lumière sur les dunes est magnifique. J'aime particulièrement la crête de la dune qui serpente.
Emma

Motorcycler (41) 2006-05-14 15:39

Nice use of shadows and light. Would never think that a desert could look like that. The way the sand steps up to a center point and the blue sky above it also gives the photo nice depth.

cleocat (221) 2006-05-14 16:01

Wonderful use of light. Stunning colour. Namibia is one of those places you have to see for yourself. Never thought a desert can be so beautiful until I saw it.

fijiphil (1343) 2006-05-14 17:32

Great use of shadows. I might have included a little less sky because it's a bit flat.

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2006-05-14 20:12

Hello Christian,
An amazing image with all the distinct tones of the shadows and light. Very good PoV as you have layered the dunes very nicely. Excellent DoF.......
Steve

mdetay (4305) 2006-05-14 20:31

Hi Christian,
Typical TE picture. Well done. Nice POV and composition. Good balance between the colors. TFS. Cheers.
Michel

clickrick (385) 2006-05-14 22:21

Christian,
The range of earth tones in this shot is amazing. It gives great texture to the image. Like Phillip, I would suggest less sky (and more dunes !). Well done !
Richard

jjcordier (24634) 2006-05-15 1:24

Christian
Un éclairage excellent sur cet alignement de dunes qui donne des couleurs superbes (peut être un poil trop saturées quand même). Personnellement, je trouve que le ciel occupe une place un peu trop grande dans la photo ...mais ce n'est que mon impression...
Amicalement
JJ

vanderschelden (265) 2006-05-20 9:36

Hi Christian,
Wonderful picture...nature at its best.
Have you seen insects and reptiles and were you able to photograph these creatures?
Greetings,
Annick Vanderschelden

fastin (92) 2006-06-24 15:54

magnifique jeu de lumière et d'ombre. Contrastes saisissants avec le ciel. Très belle photo, bravo
david

Yffic (6106) 2006-06-24 16:02

Bonsoir Christian,

Très belle photo avec ces nuances ombre/lumiere qui sont magnifiques.

Sincerement.

Yves

Manamo (3472) 2006-06-26 17:30

Bonjour Christian!
Excellent choix de prise de vue! Les couleurs sont très belles! Le contraste du sable avec le ciel est incroyable! Les zones d'ombres et de lumières sont efficaces! De plus, il y a de beaux détails dans le sable. Le seul problème que j'ai est que je n'ai aucune idée de grandeur...
Mais quelle belle photo quand même!!
Marc

capthaddock (28640) 2006-07-01 14:07

Hi Christian -marvelleous light, the shadows bring out the best aspects of the geometry of the dunes. I was not able to see such a low light when I visited because of the opening hours of the park and distance to accomodation.

paul_lombard (373) 2006-07-22 7:18 [Comment]

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fadingstar78 (402) 2009-11-20 14:23

Lovely picture. I want to see Namibia!

coco (27848) 2009-11-20 16:53

Hi Christian.

Very smart composition and also very beautiful landscape with superb light and exposure.
Colours are great too.

Regards.