Vastness

© Robert Baer

Vastness

Uploaded: March 14, 2009

Description

This image was taken from Zabrinski Point in Death Valley. Manly Beacon is the prominent peak in the photo. I was fortunate to have a hiker wander into my frame which really shows the vastness of this amazing area.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Nadya Johnson March 14, 2009

Great capture, Justin! I really like the play of light and shadow here, the bleak and desolated stretch of rock beneath that sky of indigo! The figure really adds dimension to this photo, as well as a focal point and sense of scale. Dramatic and outstanding! #1098147

Melissa Olsen March 14, 2009

Perfect color and comp! Your title is spot on! #7283924

Joao Martinho March 14, 2009

Beautiful sceene and great choice to have the human element on it, captures the eye and adds proportions #7284211

Maria Coulson March 15, 2009

You capture this desolated place very well. Great colors, light and composition. Mpic. #7289107

A P March 18, 2009

The hiker does put it into perspective didn't he? Outstanding DOF and color. Excellent Justin. #7298975

Ron McEwan March 19, 2009

WOW! love the warm lighting you have here, and the long shadows adds drama and effect also, very well composed and thanks to the hiker you got scale here. #7304247

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