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Exploring the Arizona Desert


	Exploring the Arizona Desert Shutter speed: 1/250.00 F-stop: 7.1 ISO speed: 160 Dale Hardin

- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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Wonderful lighting, love the warm tones. The silhoutted cactus and golden rays of sun combine for a dramatic impact. Nicely done Dale.

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July 06, 2011

- John Rivera

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Beautiful capture!

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July 06, 2011

Dale Hardin

thanks Reynaldo and John. Had so much fun that day. My friend and neighbor owns the jeep and has a home on the river. He took me out into the desert and on that day he learned all about "chasing the light" :o)

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July 06, 2011

robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Very beautifully composed and captured Dale!!

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July 06, 2011

Dale Hardin

Thank you very much Jeff.

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July 06, 2011

Patricia White

I was wondering if you could maybe take out the jeep. I know he is your ride but I think maybe it would have made a more dramatic photo without the jeep. It has all the right elements otherwise.

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July 06, 2011

Dale Hardin

Hi Patricia. I took out the jeep as you suggested but to me it has a lot less impact. Especially since the title infers that there are people exploring. Also without the jeep you lose the sense of scale.

Here's the result. What do you think? Is it as you envisioned?

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July 06, 2011

- Lucy Abrao

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I agree with Patricia, it looks so much better without the jeep. The jeep is a distraction that could be left out of an otherwise beautiful image. Very nice!!
Lucy

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July 07, 2011

Dale Hardin

thanks for your comments Lucille. Enjoyed your gallery and noticed many from the Oregon Coast. Will be up there early September.

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July 07, 2011

emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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Dale chasing the light is one of the great things we photographers do that so many other individuals miss. You nailed this one perfect with the right tones. Owning a jeep and being and having been an extreme off road jeeper it did not bother me tho have it in but I do think for artistic and judging purposes to have removed it would be best. Tell your friend to move the jeep next time and save DD time. Awesome captures both Dale. Do not get heat stroke.

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July 09, 2011

Dale Hardin

thank you Emile. I hope to get back out there this July. It was too early for the boaters on the river on this trip but should get some good shots next time.

Thank you for the advise. I really like the desert. So much to see.

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July 09, 2011

williambriggsphotos.com - William S. Briggs

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Beautiful capture Dale. Great lighting and sky. My wife's sister lives in Green Valley, AZ and when visiting I always try to find a great saguaro to line up with a great sunset. I have not had much luck so far. Nice work!

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August 03, 2011

Dale Hardin

Thanks William. Got lucky that day as noted above. My neighbor and his jeep helped me chase them all evening and managed quite a few. Nothing like four wheeling to help with desert travel.

Next time you head that way give a holler and maybe we can look for them together. (if it isn't too far) :o)

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August 03, 2011

southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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Beautiful light, Dale, congratulations!

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August 25, 2011

Dale Hardin

thank you Carol.

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August 25, 2011

- Lucy Abrao

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I absolutely love this shot, Dale! Congratulations on a well deserved finalist!

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August 25, 2011

Dale Hardin

You're so kind Lucille. Your gallery is filled with images that are inspirations for this scene. Like "Sunset at Bandon" and all the animal/sunset scenes.

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August 25, 2011

emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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Really glad to see this one again. Congrats on another great finalist, Dale.