Sculptured Dunes

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Sculptured Dunes

Sand dunes – Death Valley – April 2008

Shot as sand storm was brewing, no tripod :)

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  • filthy6

    filthy6

    Bingo! From the off you’re posting wonderful photos from your trip. Bravo – a winner!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Just think of the sandcastles one could build with all this….

    Almost painting like quality…bravo this is cool.

  • David Haviland

    David Haviland

    This is great, the play of light and shade on the dunes is great and I like the layering of different elements.

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford

    beautiful

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    Great Find V looks like Death Valley in the background.

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    OMGosh this is sooo magical!! Wonderful job!!! You go girl!

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Really nice, can see sand spray if it can be called that

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    WOW Varinia!!!! Terrific, perfect shot against a hazy background!

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    outstanding!

  • Frank Legault

    Frank Legault

    Fantastic capture!!!

  • bertspix

    bertspix

    Halo Global…absolutely beautiful…had to make it one of my rare favourites…great work…Bert

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this is a great adition for US NATIONAL PARKS group thank you for thinking of this group and being part of it…Your image was accepted….

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :))

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    now i have to say again…This is just fantastic…i like the way you isolated center subject…so well done…

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    yes this make a beautiful card.

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    this is just magical, such a beautiful and unusual formation. well done!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Wow this is stunning love the beautiful light off the dunes, I just new we were going to be in for a treat, love it !!!

  • Cliff Vestergaard

    Cliff Vestergaard

    WOW this the best sand Dune shot I have ever seen.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Amazing shot V – love the play of light and shade!

  • Tony Middleton

    Tony Middleton

    This looks like an amazing scene ! the contorted contours of the dune field and it’s ridges giving way to raised sand and dust – very neat !

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Excellent capture Varinia welcome back.

  • Deidre Cripwell

    Deidre Cripwell

    It is so nice to have you back, and right of the bat you load a stunner. You do realise that it has to go from stunning to…....... (whatever is better than stunning)

  • Gino Iori

    Gino Iori

    Cool shot !

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Stunning …
    This is your first post after your trip. Is this the standard we should expect for the rest? Should we all just give up now, or are you going to force us to up our game? (hehehe)

  • wolfman

    wolfman

    beautiful

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Wow! Varinia! Just beautiful!

  • MattTworkowski

    MattTworkowski

    Awesome Varinia

  • Michele Duncan IPA

    Michele Duncan...

    Excellent framing and the lighting is stunning!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments, really appreciate them :))

  • eltotton

    eltotton

    I love the looks of sand dunes and snow will do some of the same things in the wind. This is beautiful. Great shot.

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    Part of Star Wars Movie was filmed there

  • micmac

    micmac

    You’re back ,I can see you have amazing shots,this is so beautiful ,must be so great to see that in person ,superb shot….welcome back V….x Gigi

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    STUNNING landscape V!!,gorgeous light and framing,keep’m coming!! :-))

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful scene

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    excellent

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Awesome shot Varinia..

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    Wow, just love it.

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    just perfect

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Don’t know how I missed this. Simply stunning! Super layering of textures & colors! Beautifully seen & captured!!

  • Paul Scarsella

    Paul Scarsella

    simply amazing!

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    A stunning landscape

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you once again ;-) x

  • Maree Toogood

    Maree Toogood

    Fantastic Varinia, looks like a painting.

  • RichiesArt

    RichiesArt

    Amazing landscape!. Great work.

  • dale427

    dale427

    This is an excellent photograph. It really captures the scene wonderfully! Nicely done!

  • Matt Halls

    Matt Halls

    Loving these first entries form the US, V! Another stunner …. congrats!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    excellent composition…. super shot!

  • Annika Strömgren

    Annika Strömgren

    Wow, amazing shot!!

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    I love this photograph, brilliant work my friend.

  • Jacqueline Barreto

    Jacqueline Bar...

    wow! that is an amazing capture!

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A superb capture the colours and lighting on the sand just stunning.

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    What a shot! I’d say you were on a roll back there in the West!

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    incredible fauna contrast
    i wish to go there sometime, im only in LA so
    :) incredible image. love how some of the sand is drifting from the top of the dunes

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Kenny, you must go !! I loved the contrast in the environment of all the places I visited on this trip.
    The sand was drifting on the dunes but behind me was a sand storm blowing in, got pummeled by grains of sand lol the lens is a little gritty to say the least but it was worth it . Loved Death Valley.

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    hah! as soon as i buy a filter (for the lens)
    oh! and a car would do me well too haha :)

  • Globalphotos replied

    LOL would help !! Though i had to rent one, car that is :))

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    I was in Death Valley in August 06, and it looked so different to this, no greenery. This shot is just superb in every way, instant favourite.

  • AthenaBlanco

    AthenaBlanco

    WOW, just WOW

  • TonyLegg

    TonyLegg

    MMMM WONDERFUL !!!!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Varinia this is amazing, i love the lush vegetation in the foreground to contrast the harshness of the desert

  • joak

    joak

    thanks for droppin in tae me cos now i can add you tae ma watch list brilliant

  • Mark Cosgriff

    Mark Cosgriff

    absolutely stunning. well done.

  • AndyReeve

    AndyReeve

    Wonderful; so sensual. (I say steady on Andrew – you are British)

  • Globalphotos replied

    LOL you just made me laugh !!! Thanks :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wowee…..what a gorgeous scene!

  • Ben Herman

    Ben Herman

    beautiful light and nice layering of the different landforms.

  • eltotton

    eltotton

    Your work is so amazing and this is fabulous. Wow!!! Great shot.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    what an incredible image, the way it all works in front of our eyes with so much to take to take in! Just love this!

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    whoa ~ love the sand art ~ great comp and pov ~ the light and shadow ~ wonderful~!!

  • James Lindsay

    James Lindsay

    The depth, contrast of color and texture, light and dark , smooth and jagged-you captured the beauty of this austere landscape.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Outstanding!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow !!!!!!!!!!!! such beauty!

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn

    I agree with Von…I get the feeling of a painting when looking at this..you did a great job capturing this one! You have a wonderful eye!

  • Robert Hardy

    Robert Hardy

    Superb lighting and layering.

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    i think i might have called this Sensuous Sands, those curves on the right of the screen are killer, and overall its just a beautiful piece

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Wow, beautiful !
    What a landscape.

  • Dave  Miller

    Dave Miller

    sand dunes are fantastic works of art by nature, then add this low light and wow – stunning ( for me I would have cropped some more of the bottom off, made it more letterbox shape – just my thought, it’s your image )

  • George  Link

    George Link

    A pure and simple two thumbs up! What a perfect capture!

  • Vicky Brago-Mitchell

    Vicky Brago-Mi...

    ....much better than painting.

  • ShepS

    ShepS

    Lovely shot – curves colours and all – stunning work

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Grand vista, wonderful landscape…………….

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    Varinia, I love the feel of depth and scope you’ve achieved by using the three totally varied landscapes, and the sand kicking up from the brewing storm emphasizes the feeling that lush greenery giving way to desolation is but a heartbeat away in a fast changing world. Wonderful and well timed shot!

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    Such a beautiful image Varinia, looks like a scene from Star Trek, fabulous

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    wow what an awesome sight, stunning, fantastic capture and composition, lovely

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    You are certainly one of the most gifted artists here on Redbubble, when it comes to capturing that perfect image. This is outatanding and well composed. I am Inspired greatly by all your work.
    Please visit Africa Mission Website.
    http://www.philadelphia33.org/

    Link to my art.
    http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    Great shot of an amazing place. I was there just one year earlier…lol

  • Lillianna

    Lillianna

    Ohh, very beautiful view! The sand is so close looking to be a mountain….

  • Charles McKean
  • Charles McKean
  • Cliff Vestergaard

    Cliff Vestergaard

    This sitll just like the best sanddunes ever.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Awww thanks hon x

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    Hello – just found your photos - this is very nice - I like the fact that there is no sky in the photo - well composed and the light is tremendous – I lived in Utah for some time and your photos from southern Utah bring back wonderful memories – congrats on soem wonderful images - dave

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much Dave, there are some fab places to shoot around that way for sure, happy you like this one :))

  • Gracey

    Gracey

    Just fantastic. What a wonderful sight.

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    This a most beautiful photo you have here. I love it, great work!

  • Shadowdreamer

    Shadowdreamer

    Powerful , best sand dunes picture ever

  • midnightowl

    midnightowl

    This is a spectacular shot!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you so much :)

  • David Murphy

    David Murphy

    i love this…....
    the shapes and contours, the colours
    (god, I AM going to go broke!!)

  • Globalphotos replied

    Round the world ticket !! Pick me up on the way :)) I make a great guide !! Thanks for all the great comments

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Fantastic view

  • Globalphotos replied

    Sure was, thanks for the fav Ant :-))

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Just beautiful an amazing shot,great colours and texture

  • BornToRoam

    BornToRoam

    Wow , outstanding image, fluid and sensual

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you all so very much, this is my fav shot :))

  • Karen Zimmerman

    Karen Zimmerman

    Wow! This is really beautiful, and I am so excited that I’m going there after Thanksgiving!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much, hope you have a wonderful time :))

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    STUNNING capture and image GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    fantastic sceney .. .perfect shot ! xx

  • Warrior

    Warrior

    Amazing Shot !!!!

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    love the diiferent layers in this one

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Great light and crop

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    excellent.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thanks so much :-))

  • RandyJayBraun

    RandyJayBraun

    Love it!
    ~r

  • Catherine Hadler

    Catherine Hadler

    Beeeeautiful – one of my favourite places on the planet ;o)

  • Globalphotos replied

    One of mine now too, thank you :-)

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Such wonderful lines and light!

  • Antonio Zarli

    Antonio Zarli

    Wow great pic

  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    Pure magic, WD

  • Barbara Morrison

    Barbara Morrison

    Amazing shot! It almost looks like a mirage!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    amazing capture of a stunning scene… brilliant!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much, one of my favs , I love deserts, special places to me :-))

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you all so much :-))

  • retepk

    retepk

    Superb.

  • Dave  Corn

    Dave Corn

    Woaaaaaaaaaaaaa..another shockaramma!! Outstanding!! You made my day!
    I have to go to work now but this image will stay with me the rest of the day!! Wonderful Work!
    As I tell my son the cartoon artist….........keep the faith because you definately got it!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Aww thank you so very much, your comments and support are always appreciated. Have a great day Dave :-))

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Another fabulous image Varinia

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much John :-))

  • Malcolm Lyons

    Malcolm Lyons

    You know your good don’t you. REALLY good!
    If I was the jealous type I would be hideously jealous of your profound and beautiful photography. As a humble sort it makes me realise how far I personally have to travel down this road.
    Well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    What a lovely thing to say Malcolm, just shoot what I love, helps to have amazing landscapes in front of me and a lot of luck !!! Thank you

  • sunsetrainbow

    sunsetrainbow

    Very nice work….

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you :-))

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Stunning!

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    what a magic place! beautifully shot!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome work

  • Aleksander

    Aleksander

    beautifully captured indeed Varinia!

  • BaZZuKa

    BaZZuKa

    Fantastic….

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you :-))

  • Adam Spence

    Adam Spence

    Wonderful!

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    You have once again captured this scene so perfectly GP – makes me want to go there someday!

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Absolutely beautiful

  • Globalphotos replied

    Many thanks :-)

  • juha

    juha

    bravo pour toutes ces photos,qui font rêver,elles sont absolument magiques

  • Globalphotos replied

    merci beaucoup :-))

  • Kasia  Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Fantastic.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    What a shot. I very much like the three layers of landscape. Excellent job.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks again Steve, I have an affinity to deserts and dunes, really happy you like this one, my personal fav :-)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding

  • Globalphotos replied

    Appreciated Scott, thanks !!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    wow – how incredible is this!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Mr V ;-)

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    great shot

  • Globalphotos replied

    Glad you like it :-)

  • Dave  Corn

    Dave Corn

    This one screems professional artist…........the beautiful tones and the overall feel….......your camera is truely an artists brush…......Awesome Shoot!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Your comments always make me smile Dave, thank you so much !!

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Amazing! love the light and sculpted sands…

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much, was an awesome place to shoot !!

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Fabulous shot! Love the composition and light. Excellent!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much for the comment and visit :-))

  • Noah .

    Noah .

    This is awesome!

  • Globalphotos replied

    It’s an awesome place for sure, thanks Noah :-))

  • IanTaylor

    IanTaylor

    Beautiful landscape image, just one of many…fantastic portfolio.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment Ian, thank you so much for viewing my work :-))

  • Paul Scarsella

    Paul Scarsella 26 days ago

    beautiful shot!!!

  • Globalphotos replied 25 days ago

    Many thanks Paul :-))

  • Finobub

    Finobub 26 days ago

    Awesome capture just fabulous. ;)

  • Globalphotos replied 25 days ago

    Very much appreciated, thank you :-)

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith 25 days ago

    Love the forms you have captured here Varinia, love the sand blowing round, and the colour blocks, great image.

  • Globalphotos replied 25 days ago

    Such a great place to shoot, thank you Garth :-)

  • Cynthia Lund Torroll

    Cynthia Lund T... 20 days ago

    Wow!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1 1 day ago

    stunningly captured! the lighting is perfect and hope your camera came thru unscathed…
    :))

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