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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Vieri Bottazzini on January 12, 2016, 05:45:55 pm

Title: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on January 12, 2016, 05:45:55 pm
Despite their fame, their relatively easy access and the grand vistas you can see from there (if that is what you are looking for), Zabriskie Point and Manley Beacon offer some of the most intimate views of Death Valley; I love Zabriskie and photographed it in many different lights, but I think that the pre-dawn, pastel light suits this side of Zabriskie's character best.

(https://vieribottazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/D8E2239.jpg)

With the D800E and the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF-S. Thanks for viewing, best

Vieri
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Jens Peermann on January 12, 2016, 08:07:14 pm
Very good illustration of Death Valley's harsh and unforgiving environment.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on January 13, 2016, 04:39:38 am
Wonderful light and textures.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Chairman Bill on January 13, 2016, 05:34:42 am
Beautiful image.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: francois on January 13, 2016, 07:37:27 am
The arid, mineral world in all its glory. Well done.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Bob_B on January 13, 2016, 10:28:53 am
Simply beautiful. I love the contrast in colors, textures, and shapes.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: JohnBrew on January 13, 2016, 10:43:20 am
Very well done, Vieri. I like the colors and the composition.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Walt Roycraft on January 13, 2016, 08:33:13 pm
Quote from: Chairman Bill on January 13, 2016, 05:34:42 am
Beautiful image.

+1
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Mjollnir on January 14, 2016, 12:34:13 pm
VERY well done.  Great color palette as well.

How on earth did you get that shot w/out any people in it?

The times I've been there there were not only shoulder to shoulder people (mostly photography classes), there were hikers already up and away in the shot.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Jens Peermann on January 16, 2016, 03:58:32 pm
I just calculated that on Sunday, January 24th, shortly after 7am PST, the full moon will be setting next to Manly Beacon, the triangular protrusion in this image. I am planning to be there.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Slobodan Blagojevic on January 16, 2016, 04:31:46 pm
Often seen, yet well executed.
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on January 16, 2016, 05:25:16 pm
Thank you very much for taking the time to view and write, your comments are very much appreciated!  :D I wish I could be there for the moonset-sunrise, but I will be in DV a few days after... too bad!  :(

Thanks again, best

Vieri
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Nelsonretreat on January 18, 2016, 05:24:26 pm
Truly unbelievable colours! Amazing
Title: Re: Zabriskie at dawn, III
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on January 19, 2016, 10:12:25 am
Quote from: Nelsonretreat on January 18, 2016, 05:24:26 pm
Truly unbelievable colours! Amazing

Thank you very much! Pre-dawn light is one of my favourite - when is beautiful, there is very little that can touch it...  ;D