Slip, Slide and... Wahey!
I went out to the desert yesterday with some friends…
...just trying something new.
This was taken half way up one of the large sand dunes that we stupidly decided to climb… well, not even half way. Anyway, at this point, little James decided it would be more fun to slide all the way down again!
Red Sands, 45 minutes west of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
December 10th, 2008
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Zaldy Infante
awesome.. this is amazing!
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks so much Zaldy, I really appreciate that… :-)
Mel Brackstone
That’s what sand dunes are for….piece of cardboard and you’re set!
Love the patterns in this Paul…..and the silhouettes!
Paul Tupman
Thanks Mel, and I know what you mean.. I would have been right there with him if I wasn’t carrying all my euipment. Mind you we had just had an hour on the quad bikes!
Christine Wilson
what an awesome place to be
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks Christine.. there is always lots of fun to be had out there.
roybarry
Superb work, truly a great shot.
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks so much Roy… really appreciate that! :-)
Stuart Chapman
Another great example of the ENTWTBTTT Paul. The image itself is a portrayal of fun and adventure and although I haven’t seen anything like this (the nearest being Margate beach when someone’s built a large sandcastle) I can imagine the fun that must be. I echo my comments from humbled but the clincher on this one is the light on James’ right hand, cap and left knee. Truly exceptionally executed.
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks again Stuart… I was a little worried that people wouldn’t like this as there is no detail in the face, but it was exactly those little highlights that did it for me too! Glad you noticed his hand… :-)
joak
amazing lighting superb shot
Paul Tupman replied
Thank you joak… :-)
midzing
fantastic shot Paul, well done
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks Midzing… :-)
Basia McAuley
Love the angle & comp here Paul.. and that light is perfect,, great work!
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks so much Basia… I appreciate that. :-)
Heather Davies
What fantastic fun, reminds me of many a happy time climbing the sand dunes at the beach and sliding all the way down again!! Beautiful light and gorgeous sand patterns. :))
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks Heather… those kind of evocative memories was what I was hoping from this. By having no detail in the childs face you can almost imagine it is you sliding down the sand!
Brendan Schoon
Great work, wonderful composition and lighting!! Also a very amazing depth of field and the contrast is perfect!! Wonderful how this picture is telling a story!! Amazing piece of work!! Very well done.
Brendan
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks so much Brendan… so glad that you were able to get a story from this! :-)
Thanks again for you great comment…
Jane Keats
Wow, really special stuff!! This is such a great image, love the lighting and placement of the figures.
Alf Caruana
apart from this being a great story telling piece, the effective use of the two figures gives this image a great sense of perspective and depth. The sand line leads the eye from one figure to the other beautifully. A brilliant image!
Paul Tupman replied
Thank you so much Alf… I love for my images to tell a story, especially if people can read their own thoughts into it. Really appreciate your comment… :-)
Barbara Brown
Great artistic exposure. Neat shot.
Paul Tupman replied
Thank you lenzart… :-)
Michael Bainbr...
brilliant shot.