Apricot Sands, a photo from Ash Sharqiyah, North

Photographer's Note

Wahiba sand dunes just off the main Muscat-Sur highway, taken 30 minutes before sunset. The colour of the dunes is naturally orange, I desaturated to make it real after increasing some contrast. This is not the most impressive part of the dunes, those are accessible only with very expensive overnight tours, these are the closest dunes to the main highway, 15 minute walk, rare thunderstormy day. Also my first experiment using a frame. I hope the photo is not too dark, my monitor settings are a bit sinister.

MiguelP, PJE, Tatum, singuanti, pastadog, Tue, Henryk_Bilor, jammer79, jjbach, gilou530, peter1892, ahmetgedikli, AmiBe, sleon, alvaraalto, RADEEH, veronika, Didi, anavazao, banyanman, danos has marked this note useful

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cbeardmore (68) 2006-04-05 22:20

I like the texture and almost three dimensional quality to the foreground. The green grasses on the far hill really standout and make for an interesting addition. A few more thunderstorm clouds would have made this photo electric, perhaps even a good cover for a heavy metal band!

MiguelP (14470) 2006-04-05 22:31

No, is not dark, Iґm not sure about the black frame. I would say this landscape looks like a martian one, and considering what a great traveller you are I would not be surprised. Take care.

PJE (20758) 2006-04-05 22:45

Tan this posting is so unusual and amazing to see. An incredible scene showing what the weather can do to such a simple element of sand. Gorgous color too..I like it alot!

kclai (2267) 2006-04-05 23:09

Hi tan
Another impressive shot of the dune. The lighting that provided two shade in the image is good. And the details of the front part is excellent, making this image an outstanding point.
Lastly, good use of the polariser to "tame" the sky.
Cheers and well done, Tan.
Eric Lai

Cormac (26565) 2006-04-05 23:46

Amazing colour! The combination of the natural colour with the late day light gives this such a warm glow that it is overwhelming. The texture in the sand is great too, adding a lot to the feel of the scene. Great work!

singuanti (15250) 2006-04-06 0:52

Hi Tan. I don't think the pic is too dark at all; at least it looks fine on my monitor. The colors are incredible. And what a well placed cloud. Most impressive scenery Tan!

Gerrit (62042) 2006-04-06 1:08

Hi Tan,
Remarkable colours and beautiful patterns too in the sand,
thanks and regards, Gerrit

pastadog (13111) 2006-04-06 1:38

Hi Tan, the orange tones are supreme, surreal, they are not too dark, but I'm not sure about the black frame. The textures and focus are excellent. Well seen and captured, TFS, Daniel

Propofol (1790) 2006-04-06 3:01

Very dramatic, lovely colours and texture.

Angshu (56760) 2006-04-06 3:58

Hi Tan
Glorious warm colours and textures of the sand... It contrasts so well with the blue of the sky. Nice successful framing too
Regards
Angshu

Tue (92272) 2006-04-06 5:01

Hej Tan,
I love the wonderful and so warm colour of the sand here. I like the shape and patterns also a lot. Really wonderful piece of nature and well captured!
Hilsner,
Lars

carper (96) 2006-04-06 5:36

Ahh, I see a frame,
lovely shot Tan, great colours and contrast in the well taken composition, very nice job and yes the frame is nice, good job.
gr. jaap

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2006-04-06 5:39

Hello Tan
Amazing shapes and colours. So calm and nice. I like it :).
Regards

rbcy1974 (20758) 2006-04-06 7:42

Hello Tan,
The golden colour on the dunes is excellent, i parituclarly like the way the shadows and textures give depth to the scene,
well done
regards
Daniel

Paolo (41258) 2006-04-06 10:17

What a wonderful view Tan!
that gigantic dune with a gold colour is fantatic! as the texture made by the wind on the surface!!!
excellent focus and light balance, great colours and a fantastic contrast with the blue sky!
excellent shot.
thanks, ciao

jammer79 (2722) 2006-04-06 10:22

My cup of tea.. ;)
Stunning lightning!!
WELL DONE.

Ann75 (0) 2006-04-06 13:48

Hi Tan,

Great shot with amazing colours. I love the brown colour of the sand dunes that look wind swept. The beautiful sky above stands out nice with this kind of landscape! Great composition, beautiful colours and wonderful details!

Greetings,
Ann

jjbach (9326) 2006-04-06 16:37

The redish colours of the desert are very impressive. The textures of the sand look wonderfully too! Excellent work!

Regards John

gilou530 (34) 2006-04-06 17:24

salut tan
tiens une photo de dйsert, c'est quoi le dйsert connais pas!! belles couleurs et magnifique contraste de cette dune.
amitiйs
gilbert

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2006-04-06 17:30

Merhaba,
Зцl/kum fotoğraflarının цzellikle renklerine bayılıyorum. Зok etkileyici ve canlı gцrьnьyor. Teşekkьrler, selamlar.
Ahmet

toni_al (15875) 2006-04-06 17:33

Salt Tan
Joli composition le cadrage est trиs bon, et les dйtails dans le sable ressortent bien. Belle image
Amitiйs
Toni

peter1892 (1681) 2006-04-06 17:36

Great viewpoint & colours Tan. The frame is fine, although I wouldn't use that effect where it blurs at the edges of the photo - it's like a shadow (I'm sure there's a technical term for it!). But that's personal choice on my part!

AmiBe (6042) 2006-04-06 17:53

Hi Tan,
gorgeous light as usual, I like the waves on the sand.
Strange to see a cloud there.
Well done

sleon (9402) 2006-04-07 3:28

Hi Tan
Splendid tones and textures here. I just love the warmth of the colours and the detail and contours in the sand. A really atmospheric shot.
Regards, Susanna

Galmeida (12559) 2006-04-07 3:49

Hi Tan,
This is a splendid picture and shot with your new Camera that you like it and a great one with this nicely taken eye catch view of this wonderful piece of wild golden natural light overview enquadrement stage scenery.

YOU took very well this nature moment of the day and with a fine perspective and enquadrement view scenery. The golden orange colors are a must in this wonderful sand serpentine formation and peaceful place with also a breathaking atmosphere to sit down and view the worl in all these multi forms and changing views. of a orange sit down place and multi colored flowers near.

These words of my critiquee are only my appreciation and the way I see good work like this specatular that you post at TE.

Very well seen, clear picture and a SUPERB quality work and composition. My congratulations and Best to you

Fernando

PixelTerror (0) 2006-04-07 4:10

Salaam Captain,
I m watching it on a very nice screen that makes it shine as seen through a spotless windows, nice warm colors and dune undulations, greetings from Nara JY

blue-velvet30 (6524) 2006-04-07 6:38

Hello Tan!
Beautiful colors and great POV. Excellent composition. Great work!
TFS;-)
regards
Dorota

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-04-07 10:15

great work, I like the sand here, the contours are amazing, very good shot, looks like a miniature sand land, well shot

rhizomes (15343) 2006-04-07 16:25

Hi Tan,
Wow !! Great colors and light !! I like how the light gives shadows on the ripples...
Full of little details ! I really like this one !
Christophe

izmirli (3989) 2006-04-08 15:49

merhaba tan
renkler ve цzellikle ayrıntılarla netlik harika olmuş.tebrik ederim. iyi akşamlar ve sevgiler. gьrkan akзakır.

alvaraalto (42804) 2006-04-08 16:00

Hi Tan,
Maybe apricot sands, but I think the plants in these desert are no apricot-plants.
Beautiful curved landscape with that unexpected grasses.
Groet Rob

RADEEH (2802) 2006-04-09 5:31

The colours are brillantly absorbed.The view shows us how nature forms different shapes like a sculpture.
Great composition....

veronika (6058) 2006-04-09 17:20

Hey Tan,wwoow i really like this one!!!
i almost feel like in 3D cinema :)
those colours and shapes and shadows are amazing!
regards,
veronika

Didi (61589) 2006-04-10 10:09

Hello Captain
Nice desert landscape with a good foreground.
The light draws shades on the dunes.
it's a kind of magic.

anavazao (5592) 2006-04-10 14:21

Hi,
unusual view, good POV!
I like the colours and the perspective!
Good colours and sharpness!
Thanks Ana:)

jbweasle (9393) 2006-04-11 3:11

Hello Tan, I love the texture of this desert scene. The low angle of the light has brought out the ripples in the sand perfectly. The strong orange colour also contrasts well with the blue and white of the sky.

banyanman (7797) 2006-04-11 9:56

This does look a fraction too dark on my monitor, Tan, but I note others above have said it looks fine, so maybe I need to check my monitor settings too. I am amazed that you had to desaturate this - when I first opened this I thought you must have bumped the saturation up a bit. Fabulous contrast and shadows, and great composition as usual. Cheers . . . David

razanoor (466) 2006-04-11 14:36

Hi Tan,

The light and shadow balance here is just amazing...it seems as if a storm is brewing in those clouds up there...would be a great relief of the desert below.

regards, Raza

valdec (7367) 2006-04-13 4:39

Doskonaіe, piкkne, rewelacyjne.... Extra

gren4 (603) 2006-04-16 6:52

I like this image quite dark.I think that deep tones and strong shadows work really well in desert pictures.

peco85 (921) 2007-01-06 9:32

Hello Tan:D

A truly incredible image withsuch vivd colors and well composed contrasts! Good job!

PeCO

danos (110407) 2007-02-17 8:47

Hi Tan,
very impressive shot from this apricot sands.The combination of the natural colour with the late day light gives this such warm glow that it's marvellous.Great colours and contrast in this well taken shot,well done.
Regards,Danos
** Tomorrow

sssimon (684) 2007-06-01 15:17

Hi!

Wow! Incredibly nice picture!
The color are just perfect, it just gives me a feeling of "I have to go there one day"!!!

TFS

Simon

humayun (3129) 2007-07-02 7:19 [Comment]