Tank traps #3 -- mono

I sexed it up quite a bit, didn’t I? LOL!

Very interesting shot Mel, love everything about it – great in black and white and the lighting is perfect, love the shadow’s =)

I am, totally amazed that these exist—and even more amazed at how you captured them. Brilliant work. You`ll get 20 comments within the next 30 mins! BB

Very sexed up, shadows are great!!

Great work Mel.

An other fantastic work Mel.

Wow! That’s a really fine piece of work Mel! Very moody lighting, great atmosphere! :-D

Fantastic shot Mel!!

Just sensational! M:>

love this one, i had a look at colour V b/w…as both look great…the winner to me is COLOUR :-) well done

you are great. wonderful shades.

This looks almost surreal! I love it in b/w, personally :) Has more of a dark feel. There’s definatly something unfriendly about these!!

This is great Mel, reminds me of a scene from the movie Dune. Love it.

Masterpiece! Straight to my favorites..

This is a terrific subject Mel, looks great in B&W.

Actualy MAsterpiece. Just Perfact

mad photo mel, eery as you like. tres dune.

It’s a chilling image Mel, super composition!
R

If anybody could sex it up, Mel you could, great photo and sex up!!!!!!

This works brilliantly in B&W!!

Love this Mel, but as you know, I have a leaning towards the moody mono.
This is brilliant, love it.

Hey Mel, I just saw the color version of this and it rocks too… and I wasn`t far off about the comments on this!

I have always loved this image Mel. Beautiful.

Stargate SG1…..
Mono is two thumbs up Mel!

Looks great in mono! :D

beautiful b & w. love the textures. so much to look at. i was going to say that it looks nasty but i didnt want you to get the wrong idea.lol. top stuff

Superb composition, excellent treatment Mel!

This is fantastic Mel! I love the colour for the gorgeous hues of blue shadow and this one for the sheer contrast of pattern and texture !

Def one of my faves :)

So surreal in mono – which is a cool thing – as the subject matter just lends itself to that… Too futuristic Mel… which I love – nicely worked!

these have always had me facinated Mel…...............xkc

cya tomorrow

This is totally over the top … the rhythm, exposure, tones, contrast … all lovely.

Fantastic Mel.. an absolute cracker!Well done

mmm…nice one mel!!!

Absolutely Sensational Mel,to say I love this would be a major understatement,thanks for sharing,cheers

Fantastic. Awesome treatment. Looks like its on the moon

I’ve lived in Newcastle, n loved it, for 23 years of m ylife and never seen it quite as stunning!! My appreciation of home and of your good self grows…. :)

Just as spectacular in mono

This is stunning….. shadow shape and light…. oh throw in texture too…excellent

Thanks so much everyone, I appreciate your comments! When I compare the two its a bit scary, really….shot on Oct 8th 2004, with my brand spanking new Canon 20D, which I’d had for just over a week….still shooting on P, and really had absolutely no idea what I was doing…..the evolution of my processing is obvious here though!

this is a great image Mel very well captured from a good pov such an intresting subject, well done

This is an amzing shot…the light and texture create a surreal environment…well done mel!

I tought it was created but it’s real ,i’m very impressed beautiful mono.,great lines and shadows

Man that’s unbelievable. The depth and sharpness is great.

Lets hope they manage to reappear fully in the future! The black and white processing gives this image quite a surreal feel to it. BTW, a quick question, which wide angle lens are you using on the 5D, if you don’t mind me asking?

Where do I start!
The black and white processing suits this image well. I love the patterns and the shadows. Amazing work!

I’d never heard of this place before, so my feelings towards this image are, as it’s already been said, “apocalyptic”. About the composition, I love the subtle detail of the dunes in the background (the very top of the image). About the colours X bw issue, BW is my choice :) Lovely shot!

tonal range and repetition is fantastic – such strong impact here Mel!

I cant believe there are Dragons Teeth (widely used name for this type of tank trap) in Australia. These are usually found throughout europe and Asia.
I think I am going to have to make a special trip from Perth just to see these. Thanks Mel, my wifes gonna Looove you!!! lol

interesting location, this looks really good in b/w

Super, I have never seen these!!

Looks very .. unreal. Nice shot Mel

Not for me Mel!!” But what a Quality Image!

What they all said. +1

Wow, fantastic image Mel.

B&W treatment is gorgeous

great capture mel

it’s like walking into another world – it is an amazing image – great work as usual Mel.

Oh Mel.. I love this one!! giving it the full monty really gave it some clout.

Looks great in B & W and colour. Each of the colouring gives a different mood. Great shot Mel

I feel that the b/w really adds to it a dark part of history turned beautiful.

this works so much better in black and white !! seems to highlight the details
love it mel !

Fantastic, a real stunner Mel!!!!

Being as I learnt a little from our guest peaker last night about composition I can finally say this with utmost confidence…

BRILLIANT COMPOSITION MEL!! =))

WOW

Stunning contrast, It’s great how you seem to be able to capture such benign objects and turn them into something truly fascinating.

Can’t understand why but I keep thinking of marching pyramids !!

The Sleeper Has Awakened. You bring out desire for creation of new thoughts. Thanks

I love the shape and line in this.

Scrap that.

It’s perfect.

lovely: you could almost be in Egypt…

Cool as my friend…....cool as

This looks great in b&w or color, They are both gorgeous !

So beautiful and serene…awesome!

I love the black and white. Superb job

this is wonderful! kinda reminds me of toblerones ;) love the shadows and textures

Toblerones! Yum…thanks everyone for your lovely comments!

LOL @ thickblackoutline’s comments

but i agree also , the shadows have such a striking difference

this is amazing

Great pic.

Awesome shot. It just draws you right in.

Looks like out of another world.

Great pic

Striking image.

this is very cool. looks great in BW!

A Stunner!

AMAZING

Superb work… also love the coloured version. Congrats!

Amazing shot, abstract and real in the same time.

Very nice, looks like a StarWars shot… :)

Fastastic.

Amazing image – could be from another world!

Impressive!

Both versions of this image are incredible! I’ve never seen or heard of these “traps” but you have really captured them. They seem mysterious, ominous, and otherworldly. Beautiful work!

Thanks everyone, your wonderful comments are much appreciated!

A little late to the party but…. Wow, that’s stunning! That’s a fantastic composition.

The black and white really emphasizes the abstract feel to this shot. I like it, I like it a lot.

This is really fantastic… Best regards.. thanks for your comments.

another amazing capture Mel

This is one of the best B/W images I’ve seen lately. Supberb tonal range, perspective and comp. The light direction, quality and it’s dramatic effect makes this image stand out from the crowd.

Amazing composition Mel !!

A perfect monochrome conversion

marvellous, i like it

Beautiful work… I love the tones in this image.

Love the geometry

Stunning

Dark, chilling dramatic, but also a beautiful image…...awesome capture.

gorgeous work..just gorgeous

I love strong black & white

This is fantastic. I love how the dunes look as if they go on forever.

High contrast mono was a good choice here and they have a cool science fiction look. I visit Newcastle every month or so for work. I’d love to try and find these one afternoon and see if they are still exposed. Are they hard to find?

HI Dan, last time I know someone went looking they were only tips in the sand….that’s back in Sept I think. Any of the tour companies from Anna Bay will probably be able to tell you.

Keep up the good work, great shot!!!!!

i love this!!!

Very cool find… Great B&W The lighting effect is wonderful!

Stunning light and shadow, bravo!

wow what a great shot

Amazing shot, they dont look real, well done =>

Wow!
This is amazing – it’s hard to believe that it’s real!
Well captured, Mel!

Wow awsome light and perspective black and white really works here! Excellent! =)

So cool! Excellent image! Congrats Mel on making homepage!

oh yes

did not even pick this image as yours /love it

So much more powerful in B&W! Great shot, and congrats on making the homepage

Amazing image

Cool B/W work!

Such a dynamic impact in the sand dunes. They look like pyramids. Apparently now they are covered by sand you say. Was the purpose of these structures art, or tank traps?
Maybe to stop 4wd’s? It is a fantastic photo.

I had a look at the colour version and read the history of these. Amazing that it goes back to WW2.

So gorgeous.

Wow! And… WOW! I’ve read the comments and I agree with all of them on perfect qualities of this photograph. Of course the chosen POV and composition make it so strong but what fascinates me at most and makes it so surreal is complete absence of any measure…
Not to forget: congratulation on the homepage :)

Congrast on the homepage Mel – love the treatment

it’s very strong and calming at the same time…nice vision!

Wow, that is a brilliant shotW Love the contrast, composition, everything!

Stunning shot Mel

Thank you so much to the person who bought this print!

Cool.

Excellent image…

Really enjoy the repeating subjects and the wonderful light & shadows. The other tank trap pics are nice but this one is my favorite mostly because of the shadow play & not having tracks or people in the shot. Also the ripples in the sand dune behind the traps cascading down is a nice detail & adds to the shot-fantastic job!