Spinifex. Bathed in golden light before the storm. by Keiran Lusk
The magical golden yellow glow of spinifex grass, contrasting nicely against the dark storm clouds brewing in the background.
Location: West MacDonnell ranges, near Alice Springs, NT.
Date: 8th June 2005
[Creative Effects: Contrast/Brightness/Shadow adjustments, Omni spotlight effect with Photoshop CS3]
Image details:
Camera: Canon EOS300D (Lens: EF-S18-55mm)
Shutter Speed: 1/160
Aperture Value: f 8.0
Focal Length: 18.0 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Comments
fantastic image
Thank-you so much Scott :-)
– Keiran Lusk
beautiful composition and capture Keiran!
G’day Gerry. Thank-you for the terrific comment. I really appreciate it :-)
– Keiran Lusk
your pictures make me want to really see Australia… all of these little hidden treasures. just beautiful. Cas :)
Wow, thank-you Cas, really. Good luck in your quest to really see Australia… and to find those little hidden treasures :-)
– Keiran Lusk
the golden spinifex hints at the crackling of lightning in the distance. I get a real sense of perspective and place in this shot. nicely captured Kieran :)
Goodness Laurette, thank-you for the terrific feedback… the golden spinifiex hints at the crackling of lightning in the distance…. perfect :-)
– Keiran Lusk
,,,,something about that grass is sharp and wispy like lightning and makes me feel like i’m there, hearing the thunder rumbling over the hills ;-)
Hehe, oh I know that feeling Laurette, believe me. I have enjoyed digging this image up today. For it also makes me feel like I’m there (again)… I can almost hear the collective silence of the surrounding landscape as the booming rumble of thunder heralds the storm’s approach. Such an electrifying atmosphere. And there is something about that grass too. Thanks Laurette ;-)
– Keiran Lusk
I don’t know how or why but I can smell this! The freshness in the air, I can’t really explain it – it reminds me of central NSW here too. A very peaceful feeling….. thanks for sharing Keiran.
Ha, I was actually thinking the same thing when I replied to Laurette’s comments above. I can smell this too. But is is more than just a freshness in the air… it is the smell of anticipation of the approaching storm, the smell of the sun baking the desert landscape… I can’t quite put it into words, but I think you get it :-)
– Keiran Lusk
Wow, the light on this is simply stunning!
Thank-you so much Raquel, for your wonderful words. Enjoy :-)
– Keiran Lusk
Isn’t it wonderful when an image such as this can take the viewer on an instant journey back to that place – the magic of photos :-)
Oh, here’s to the magic of photos. This is what I love most about photography. It’s the memories and trigger of senses or emotions that images can evoke in an instant that makes me so passionate about photography and art. Thanks for your lovely words Enivea :-)
– Keiran Lusk
Gorgegous shot, Keiran. Love the composition, colours and contrasts. Beautifully captured. :)
Thank-you Anne-Marie. I am really enjoying digging up a few old photos of life in the desert at the moment. I am so pleased that you love this image. Thank-you :-)
– Keiran Lusk
Beautiful, Keiran. Gorgeous light and amazing sky.:)
It was an amazing sky and a surreal landscape. Thanks Ann, for your lovely comment. Enjoy :-)
– Keiran Lusk