Costa da Fragata, a photo from Sal, Barlavento

Photographer's Note

Desert at Costa da Fragata on Sal

When you walk from Santa Maria northeast you come to an really empty landscape. Near the beach you could see these dunes on a length of about 4 kilometer. Here is really nothing then sun, salt and sand and yes, sometimes things from human beings they forgot.

Additional information:
I agree with giacomo that the picture is underexposed. I choice this exposure to enhance the textures of the dune. In the workshop another version with more brightness.

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jimmj63 (5021) 2009-11-09 0:10

ciao Achim

I don't like this photo taken in Santa Maria because:

1 - in Sal island one of the most beautiful thing is the light.
2 - in Sal I found far landscapes, whit end less and solitary horizons.

I think this shot is under exposed and don't show us what you can found in Sal.

ciao, giacomo

Budapestman (82620) 2009-11-09 2:25

Hi Achim,
an impressive photo of this place with dramatic mood, the contrast fantastic between the dark blue sky and the sand. Have a nice week!
George

belido (19934) 2009-11-09 2:32

Hi Achim,

the dark sky here works pretty well and it contrasts nicely with the sand. Actually the objects work nice althought it's not good to know about that situation. Very good work!
Regards,
Carlos

snunney (123626) 2009-11-09 2:35

Hello Achim,
The under-exposure helps heighten the mood. A good capture of this not quite desolate landscape One wonders why people feel the need to leave their detritus lying around.

delpeoples (60286) 2009-11-09 2:47

Salut Achim, the deep blue tones of the sky against those golden sands are truly remarkable. I like the underexposure and much prefer this photo to the Workshop. Nice shooting and brave experimentation with the light. TFS, Lisa.

Nicou (173340) 2009-11-09 2:52

Hello,

merveilleuse image, quelle belle dune, ce doux sable avec ce fond blue qui coupe e pan, superbe maîtrise de tons, mangigique.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

nirvana73 (0) 2009-11-09 3:19

Hello Achim
very interesting place
there is nobody here except you...
good colors and light too
thanks for sharing and explanations
best regards
Ozhan

danos (110395) 2009-11-09 3:56

Hi Achim,
very nice shot from a country that i know it only from its singers.Excellent presentation of this dune with the saturated sky to contrast perfect with the colour of the sand.A useful shot in the TE meaning.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

pierrefonds (84123) 2009-11-09 4:59

Hi Achim,

The view from the bottom to the top of the sand dune is giving depth to the composition. It is also showing the pollution left by the people. The darken sky is giving a good contrast to the colors of the beach scenery. Have a nice day.

Pierre

paololg (31448) 2009-11-09 5:09

Ciao dear Achim,
yes, the photo is a little underexposed, but the effect is very pleasant and interesting, it seems to be on the moon! A beautiful image that emphasizes the contrasts of light and color. Too bad that the man destroys the landscape with his "forgetfulness".
Ciao, have a nice week!
Paolo

jlbrthnn (76039) 2009-11-09 6:11

Hello Achim,
The photograph is pleasant, but it is a little dark. It is however an image which shows the details and the texture of the ground. I prefer the ws, which seems truer to me. Good work and good ws, which makes it possible to compare effectively. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

xuaxo (6854) 2009-11-09 10:10

Hallo Achim
I agree that the Workshop gives a better view of the reality.
Greetings,
F.

peppe59 (14555) 2009-11-09 10:22

Ciao Achim,
contrast that I would define spectacular! The contrast between the sky and the sand renders the photo very, very beatiful. It compliments
Peppe

Vasa (515) 2009-11-09 11:14

Your third picture from Santa Maria, Achim. Again nice discovery of this far away world. I follow your feet with a big pleasure, friend.

Branko

UlfE (14641) 2009-11-09 11:22

Hi Achim,

I am not concerned about the under exposure and I like the mood of it. Great idea to include same garbage in a world that otherwise is sand, sand and sand. It really enjoy to see original pictures like this in TE. TFS and have a fine week!

Cheers,

Ulf

paura (25320) 2009-11-09 14:45

Achim,
detalhes fabulosos nessa bem tomada fotografia, amigo. Gosto do forte azul polarizado.

Abraço

Paulo

shevchenko (20560) 2009-11-09 21:02

Hi Achim,
The original post is unusual dark, but the WS is a bit over exposed, thought I'm very trouble to say it like this. Very nice smooth sand, but the rubbish spoiled the view, sorry to make you sad with saying the bad, however is interesting composition too to show us partly of the 4 kilometer sand dunes, thanks.
Ally

riclopes (35577) 2009-11-10 1:46

Olá Achim, I'll always prefer the underexposition...I mean, I like textures and contrasts even if it makes the images a bit darker. I like this one and I like the fact that you show the garbagge too. Some would clone them out to make a pretty postcard... Somehow, I find those items a plus.
best wishes,
ric

gervaso (23965) 2009-11-10 15:00

Hello, Achim!

The dark sky is beautiful contrasting with the dunes, which have a very nice texture in your picture! You chose an excellent time to shoot and the result is just great! Wonderful composition! Good job!

jafadabret (56501) 2009-11-10 23:27

Bonjour Achim.
Des deux photos je ne saurais laquelle choisir. La composition minimaliste va bien avec le sujet. On est un peu surpris par les objets laissés par la civilisation.
Bonne journée !
Amical salut !
Jacques

Amaz (11475) 2009-11-11 3:13

Impressive capture, Achim!!
Superb composition and extremely fine colours!!

Great work!!

Very well taken!!

MfG,

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2009-11-12 10:21

Hello Achim! Superb shot, amazing colours, good saturation. Excellent sky. Nice sand. Very good frame. Well done!

Didi (61503) 2009-11-13 17:46

Hello Mr President
Ok for your low exposition intention, it's an original idea
But I suggest you another solution in my WS.
Best regards

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Angshu (56760) 2009-11-15 20:31

Hello Achim
This seems to be underexposed, but when I saw your WS, I feel that a cross between the two would be the most ideal...with the dunes kept as it is, with more brightness in the sky. Pity about the garbage left behind, the fact of life which we unfortunately are responsible for. Interesting shot!
Best Regards
Angshu

Velera (237) 2009-12-09 0:58