SAND for Kristine Photo

Photographer’s Note

Lots of SAND for Kristine.
Back a few months ago, I posted “Window with a View” dedicated blue sky for Barbara and red rocks for Fulvio. When Kristine saw it, Here’s what she said, “well, if Barbara gets the blue sky and Fulvio gets the red rocks, can I PLEASE have the desert sand?” I told her she could have all the sand and that I would throw in some tumble weeds for her too. Because there is really not much sand in that image, so I owe it to her. Therefore this one is for her though not tumble weeds but some weeds as well. Enjoy, Kristine. Blue sky still belongs to Barbara, she needs it when she travel, so it it will not rain on her next destination.

This is taken at sunset, so the colors more red and gold, I don't want you to think that this is the color of the sand. See workshop for a other shots taken earlier.

Wind-sculpted sand dunes towering to 500 feet above sea level provide numerous recreational opportunities including off-highway vehicle use, hiking, photography, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and camping. Open dunes, marsh-like deflation plains and beaches.

From Florence to Coos Bay, the Oregon Dunes NRA extends for 40 miles along the Oregon Coast. Formed by the ancient forces of wind, water and time, these dunes are like no others in the world. These are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America and they hold numerous opportunities for adventure and solitude.

This one is taken at John Dellenback Dunes, accessable by 15 munite hike from Eel Creek Campground where we camped.

Window with a View

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danos (31520) 2009-03-11 9:47

Hello Way,
what a nice and charm scene with the gold sand to looks so attractive.I like the sun beams that fall on the desert's plants and make them to are so brilliant and bring out the details of them.Great the contrast of the colours as the sense of loneliness.Well done.

Regards,Danos

gildasjan (23235) 2009-03-11 9:51

Bonjour Way
Superbe le rendu des volumes par cette lumière latérale.Ces bouquets de végétation agrémentent parfaitement la composition.Tout simplement la nature.
Bravo et bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

brano14 (1838) 2009-03-11 10:06

Hello Way,
Amazing photo, it looks almost unnatural. Everything is so clean, no foot prints.
Great colors, very sharp image, an elegant frame.
Thank you and thanks to Kristina for her order.
Brano

yaya13baut (2207) 2009-03-11 10:08

hi Way,
good landscape of sand and dunes. This part of America looks like the Sahara desert.
Nice light that gives some shadows, nice colors and good composition with these pieces of grass that could have grown here.
Yannis

Focales (514) 2009-03-11 10:14

Hello Way,
Beautiful composition. I like red sand and contrast of red dune and greengrass.

bracasha75 (21528) 2009-03-11 10:19

Helo Way
Wonderful pure photo with lovely desert motiv
Excellent from you to dedicate this to Kristine
Cheers,Braca

emka (21127) 2009-03-11 10:23

Hi Way, Barbara has got blue sky, Fulvio - red rocks, now Kristine has got wonderful sands with grasses, I would like also something :)). I am joking. The sands are marvellous. The shape of it, these very delicate waves, superb. I like the colour - at the sunset it looks fantastic. Great photo.
warm regards

Maggie

yquem46 (7632) 2009-03-11 10:24

Hi Way
Looks like the sand dunes in erg Chebbi in Morocco, at the door of sahara desert. Not the same weeds though
Nice complementarity between orange sand and green weeds
Nicely lit too
regards
patrick

Sistercosmo (2477) 2009-03-11 10:48

Hi Way,
what a wonderful shot! I just love the waves in the sand and the shrubs to add a fine, calm detail. Beautiful colors, great pov. And you know what, with so much sand, I bet Kristine will even share some with me! ;-)
Thanks and take good care,
Linda
P.S. the link doesn't work for me.

dta (4203) 2009-03-11 10:56

Hello Way ,
The main point , in this beautiful picture , is the light , that provides wonderful shades . The composition is simple , but really nice .
Very well done .
Regards

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-11 11:14

Hi, Way.
Pure Nature Photography, in capital letters. Absolutely brilliant in all its simplicity and featuring a wonderful display of lighting and colors. I'm sure Kristine will be more than pleased with this one! Have a good day, my friend. I'll see you soon. Hugs from The Lowlands,
Fulvio.

pauloog (6278) 2009-03-11 11:15

Hello Way,
The sculpted forms of the sand are well rendered in this beautiful view with its play of lights. And the profile of the grass gives a good contrast.
Regards,
Paul

Silverkey (1433) 2009-03-11 11:18

Hi Way
Another great picture, really simple but wonderful. The texture of the sand is really nice and its color too
It is a great talent to take such simple things and make them so beautiful
Mickaël

TopGeo (21335) 2009-03-11 11:21

Hi Way! A picture of sand. Create splendid forms and beautiful oppositions a beautiful moment the blue and colour of sand
A chance in Kristine and Barbara
Bravo
ciao
Georgios

dkeus31 (25928) 2009-03-11 11:30

Hi Way,
nice light, giving a lot of details on the sand, nice low pov
didier

nasokoun (0) 2009-03-11 11:37

color and form
excellent photo
TFS
nasos

sacimar (7013) 2009-03-11 11:42

Hi,

beautiful picture, great colours and light, good composition, congratulations,

Regards

Sergio

avene (10810) 2009-03-11 11:43

wow.... and this is all MINE? :)) thank you, Way, the gray and ugly day has suddenly been filled with luminous orange light that I simply adore :)
the sand looks like a shining silk, the undulating shapes creat an impresstion it is in constant movement, the textures swirl and turns. even the grass looks as if it is wawing softly :) fantastic shot, love it from corner to corner :) thanks :)

regards,
Kristine

leo61 (42664) 2009-03-11 12:41

Hi Way!
Great note in the sense of TE and a fantastic image.
I would like to see a Tasmanian devil or a Bavarian cow in the foreground.......
can you manage this please????????
Sorry only joking.
I love the light and shadows,the colors,the contrast....the whole image.
A great shot.
Regards,leo

devimeuxbe (55593) 2009-03-11 16:25

Hi Way
Just amazing.
the light is beautifull, the curve of the sand also. I like a lot this picture
Bertrand

yedirenk (7111) 2009-03-11 18:17

Hi Way,
very elegant composition with excellent light management and framing.colours,sharpness and textures are very impressive.great details.well done.TFS
Best Regards

Cevdet

shevchenko (9694) 2009-03-11 20:08

Hello Way,
Interesting story of friendship, beautiful golden desert and blue sky, lovely soft sunlight to create tone and shading, good pov to frame weeds too, good shoot.
Ally

jimkilgallon (0) 2009-03-11 21:05

Beautiful Way
So soft, like the dunes in New Mexico, wonderful lighting and colours, a very calm image with the ripples in the sand. You must have felt calm like this when photographing this scene?
Regards
Jim

BelCan75 (2416) 2009-03-11 21:12

Hello Way,

Wow, how beautiful! I haven't been to this part of Oregon yet...good to remember for a next trip. I love the rich colours and the contrast between the sand and sky. Great POV with excellent light! Fantastic work...I love it!

Greetings,
Ann

Wanda1 (10840) 2009-03-11 21:55

Hi Way,
Beautiful untouched sand with no disturbances like footprints, only the natural textures created by the wind. Nice low point of view and I love the soft wispy grasses popping out at random places on the dunes.
Regards
Wanda

roges (1204) 2009-03-11 23:18

Hi Way!
Very beautiful picture.
Clear and beautiful colors.
I have some landscape on Treak Nature, too.
Best,
Adrian

vincz (19037) 2009-03-12 1:36

Fantastic light, exceptional quality, I love the shadows. A true masterpiece. Congratulations.

BlueRaven (35) 2009-03-12 2:12

Hi Way,

Now I'm jealous! I want something, too... and what's left after blue skies, red rocks, and golden sand? Ah, I think I'd be happy with something green - I love plants in every shape and size.
I'm just kidding!! ;o)
Just seeing this shot with that wonderful soft, peaceful atmosphere has brightened my day. You have captured another magical shot here - I can't really add anything clever to what the others have already said, so I'll just content myself with stating that it's another beautiful shot that makes Oregon go higher and higher on my list of places to visit.
Superb shot, thanks for sharing!

Best wishes
Claudia

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aadilj (17950) 2009-03-12 2:34

Your gallery is like an art gallery way, rather than being a collection of photographs. I love the saturated hues, the lights and the way you have composed this brilliant image

baba_flies (7903) 2009-03-12 3:12

Hello Way! What a wonderful gift for Kristine. I had to smile about your note, these are the moments that I like most about TE. It is nice to be spoilt and wonderful to share moments and atmospheres. What a beautiful picture with the plants on top and the patterns in the sand done by wind and weather, even sometimes rain :))) Have a wonderful day, once you are up ... Barbara.

rlrad (1187) 2009-03-12 4:39

Wow.

That is a beautiful image, Way. Very nicely composed and post processed. Excellent composition with the addition of the weeds at the top, too.

Thank you,
Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

carper (63859) 2009-03-12 4:43

Marvelous shot Way.
great colors, good composition, fine contrast, a pleasure to look at.have a nice day.
regard jaap

patdeph (17308) 2009-03-12 5:11

hello Way
this is one of the most beautiful photos of dunes I have seen on TE!I love the light,the shadows,the textures,the colours (with a superb contrast between the blue sky and golden sand),I love the softness of the plants growing there!This is simple,but superbly done!Wonderful!
Regards
Pascale

Greg1949 (8499) 2009-03-12 5:37

Way, this is a great shot, the depth of color and detail are just magic, and the composition of rolling lines and grass stalks is superb. Not sure why I go on, your stuff is always great.

Greg

gracious (20017) 2009-03-12 8:52

Sabaidi Way,
Compliment for this outstanding shot with the best management of light and shadows!
the exposure and focus is in top norch with brilliant sharpness and good details
many thanks for the wonderful sharing
greeting
Tony

phwall (5396) 2009-03-12 10:56

Hello Way,
Beautifully crafted and executed capture.
Brilliant shot my friend.
Regards
Peter

s_lush (1838) 2009-03-13 11:16

Hello Way,
What a beautiful scene you have found among ordinary sand dunes! It has been captured perfectly well, with so good colors and perfect detail contrast. It seems that every grain of sand is seen in the foreground. Great work!
Best regards,
Sergiy

MarianneS (14262) 2009-03-13 11:45

Hello Way,
This is a beautiful dedication to Kristine!
As it was already told to you, the light is superb and enhances the beauty of these dunes. I love the movement of the sand and the contrasts of colours between this deep blue sky and the warm colours of the sand.
Is it so simple? We just have to ask and we receive such a beautiful photo???
;-) Take care,
Marianne

PixelTerror (85994) 2009-03-13 13:08

Hi Way
It is really amazing such a landscape can be for the US, without knowing I'd name Morocco the graphism on the sand outlined by the oblique light is lovely and makes the iöage dynamic.
Have a nice day JY

kiks (5961) 2009-03-13 13:20

i like the softness of the textures in combination with the also soft lines. simpel but very well executed and that maes this a great photo.
best regards
kiks

Philippe (11645) 2009-03-13 13:59

Hi, Way. First of all, I thought there was too much space in the foreground, but looking more closely, I realize that there are nice patterns on the sand, drawing ice lines in the foreground. The tumble weeds leave a window open towards the more distant dunes standing well out against the sky. Very nice light.
Have a nice weekend,
Philippe

gneufeld (14959) 2009-03-13 18:39

Hi Way,
I absolutely love this shot - the textures, the deep rich colors, and the outstanding image balance here. Very well seen and TFS. Gerald

Dpbours (210) 2009-03-14 4:06

Hello Way,

That is wonderful sand for sure! I'm now wondering what I could wish for from your side.... I think that I'd love to get a graphical water display in portrait layout ;-).

Dennis

didemay (2401) 2009-03-14 4:18

Hello Way,
The geography of US always surprises me. The desert, its swirls, the light and the shades of its texture makes a very beautiful compo. Great gift for Kristine.
Best Regards,
D:)

clio (22298) 2009-03-14 11:13

Hi Way,
A photo made by curves, dunes, undulations of the sand, the forms of the shadows with a very beautiful golden light. The atmosphere is serene and sweet with the vegetation which comes to ease the desert aspect.
Congratulations, have a nice WE
Diane

Colombiana (2538) 2009-03-14 13:26

Hey Way,

Well, if Barbara gets the blue sky,
Fluvio gets the red rocks,
and now Kristine gets the desert sand…

All I have to say now is: Where are my mountains??!!! :))

Maryori

dvlazar (6468) 2009-03-14 15:46

A great dune shot - well composed, and nice bright light on the orange patterns of the sand.
Good job :)
Dave

banaei_nikon (775) 2009-03-14 22:19

Hello Way,
Amazing photo, it looks almost unnatural. Everything is so clean, no foot prints.
Great colors, very sharp image, an elegant frame.
Thank you and thanks to Kristina for her order.
Well done..
**MAB**

zeca (20024) 2009-03-14 22:54

Beautiful work, Way!!! The lights are great! The subject is wonderful nature and the colours are excellent! I like it very much! Congratulations!
Regards,
Zeca

Wandering_Dan (3165) 2009-03-15 11:59

Hi, Way -

Sand really does take on that color in the setting sunlight, you know. In fact, there is an overall richness to all the colors that can best be found in this combination of low light and shadow. Not faked at all.

Your decision to put so much of the foreground into the photo created a subtle balance that it took me a bit to appreciate, but now I see the curves of the dunes and wind patterns matched in the curves of the plants. Nicely done.

Best,
Dan

plimrn (19518) 2009-03-15 17:17

Hi Way,
What a beautiful shot of the Oregon dunes!! I love the contrast between the rich red wind waves in the sand and the feathery grasses. The sky is the prefect color of blue; it would be tempting to oversaturate it, but this color is just right.
HLJ, Pat

bakes888 (18045) 2009-03-15 23:06

Hello Way. Excellent photo. The low sun has bought out the textures and shapes of the dunes in a sensuous way. Great colours and well composed also, just the textures in the sand make a good FG. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

paololg (13074) 2009-03-16 10:12

Ciao dear Way,
unbelievable the beauty of this photo. The effects of light and the combining of the colors and the pleasant composition give a beautiful feeling of forms and colors in harmony among them. You have done really a masterpiece, compliments!
Ciao, have a nice time!
Paolo

chawax (5681) 2009-03-16 13:35

Hi Way,
Great colours and excellent framing. I like it a lot !
Regards,
Olivier

mikele_pl (2304) 2009-03-17 12:31

Hi Way,

this is simply beautiful. You took full advantage of the light conditions and the effect is stunning. Colors are so fine, but it is the light and shadow that make this picture perfect.

thanks for sharing
michal

Angshu (33185) 2009-03-18 2:20

Sabaidie Way
Sand dunes do take this colour in the sunset light...have seen the same hues in Jaisalmer desert in India. But these dunes are so pristine, no footmarks, no other marks except the lines of ripples, punctuated by the tall grass & flowers under the polarised sky. I was not aware of these dunes before I read your note, but then again, how much do I know about the world? Kristine loves sand dunes and this is a good dedication to her. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

delkoo (33870) 2009-03-18 8:05

hi way,
You captured fantastic light in a really good composition. I am impressed by the details and colours of your photo.
really good one.

didier

Kielia (8111) 2009-03-19 11:24

Hello Way,
it is not only the golden color that makes this impression so amazing, the long shadows are also contributing to this unique atmosphere. Excellent management of the light and your POV is also outstanding. A great capture and a very nice note. Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

ChrisJ (69368) 2009-03-19 18:14

Hi Way

Superb sharpness, with wonderful textured lighting on the dunes, & fantastic warm cold colour contrasts, between the red sand & blue sky. Excellent contrast & framing. Tfs!

foozi (4543) 2009-03-21 0:23

Hi Way,
really exciting shot of the desert. Very graphical and excellent rich natural colours of the grasses and snads. Really wonderful.
filled with softness, patterns and mighty natural attraction.
Such a strong visual impact for me.

Regards,
Foozi

pablominto (39832) 2009-03-28 7:57

Hello Way,

basically it is the fine light rendering a beautiful colour palette that catches me eyes!
The shapes and lines are attractive too, as always when sand has been shaped by the wind and the sparse vegetation adds life and contrast...
The blue sky is a necessary element to balance the earthy colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -

zeastrolux (183) 2009-04-02 10:11

Hi Way,

I can feel the texture in the sand. The green adds pure joy. Shades and shadows are terrific. Simply amazing.

Regards,
Zé

jemaflor (38801) 2009-04-16 11:40

Hi Way,
Superb light for your shot, well captured, great result for this beautiful dunes landscape.

disturbia73 (373) 2009-05-05 9:45

Hi Way,

I didn't know that in Oregon you have these kind of deserts.
Great light managment and really nice colours.
Impeccable perspective. Framing really siuts the finish.

Regards,

Thomas

gramma (3519) 2009-05-12 12:09

Hi Way,

Your photography collection from Oregon is very spectacular. This one is simply nice ! Next time I go in your country, sure I visit this area...
Cordially,

Christophe